Some psalms offer a number of statements about God, one after another. Psalm 23 includes nine, Psalm 103, sixteen, and Psalm 145, twenty. Perhaps that explains why these psalms are among the favorites of many people. Subconsciously we crave reassurance of God’s power, wisdom, and goodness ...
Scholars are not in agreement as to the reasons behind the ordering of the psalms at Qumran, but several theories have emerged. In the following investigation, I will not propose a new theory but will trace redactional activity in two specific psalms-Psalms 133 and 134-in two different ...
As a late teen, Isaac complained often to his father about the tiresome, chanted hymns of the church. How was a person supposed to sing them withjoyas the Bible-psalms often urged, when the music droned in a minor key? From a 1600’s hymnal Mr. Watts finally suggested he turn complaini...
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were flown away, so that it comes to itself again, therefore to impart new life" (Keil and Delitzsch,Psalms, p. 1081). "This He does to the soul, by causing it admist the dryness and heat of temptation and trouble, to taste the very essence of life which refreshes and strengthens it...
TheDe Profundis(Latin for “Out of the Depths”) is a penitential prayer straight out of the Biblical Book of Psalms – Psalm 130, to be exact. It has long been used in commemorations for those who have died. De Profundis Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord: Lord hear...
The psalmist of 121 has faith in God’s power. In all the subsequent verses, which we’ll study next, the writer shows us different but complementary ways that God loves us and comes to our assistance. Notes: 1. J. Clinton McCann, “The Book of Psalms,” The New Interpreter’s Bible...
Technically,“is it not”is afigure of speechreferred to as “interrogation”; this occurs when a question is asked without waiting for the answer. There are different forms of interrogation and here it is called “interrogation in negative affirmation“; this occurs when the question is put in...
Luka’s business, which also involved his brother and other merchants, was extensive; they traded in different kinds of grain, hides and furs, horses, wine, glassware and pans. From N1009 we learn that they traded in ‘Greek merchandise’, i.e. imports from the Byzantine Empire or its co...
“2 different kinds of people…..Those that allow circumstances to change them and those that go change the circumstances.” “If you have a 6 month sales cycle, then doing nothing today guarantees you will have nothing 6 months from now.” “Mentoring can be two-way.” “Don’t let th...