This collection is seen as a mosaic of the spiritual life of the Israelite community. Conversely, a single Psalm might be attributed to a specific author or occasion, providing insights into the historical and cultural context of its composition. This individual attribution enhances the personal and...
Who wrote Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon? What is the history of Psalm 23? What is the book of history in the New Testament? What are the books of history in the Old Testament? What is the story of King Solomon in the Bible?
In the context of Ezekiel, this introduction serves as a reminder that the words are not merely prophetic utterances but carry the weight of divine decree, demanding attention and reverence. Behold, I am against the shepherdsThe word "Behold" is a call to attention, urging the audience to ...
This is what the LORD says: “Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for the reward for your work will come, declares the LORD. Then your children will return from the land of the enemy.King James BibleThus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine ...
The context of a passage reveals whether it is referring to angels or humans. In Genesis 6:1-4, for instance, “sons of God” refers to men—not angels—taking wives of whom they pleased in ancient times. In the New Testament the same title, “sons of God,” is given to spirit-...
160 The entirety of Your word is truth (Psalm 119:160,NKJV throughout, unless otherwise noted). 14 Depart from evil and do good. (Psalm 34:14) 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of ...
hardship surround the children. Some rough-looking young men give the children a hard look on their way to school, and the absence of their parents suggest difficulties in their young lives. But this is the message of the Psalm — God cares for us in the middle of our messy, dangerous ...
I have also seen the term bondservant used in this context because Paul understood his position in the service of Christ as one that He gladly accepted and desired. We speak of Jesus as Master and we His bondservants, and in that relationship is the gratitude of knowing God’s mercy and...
My fifth biblical dioramaoffers a modern reading of Psalm 148 aimed at climate change deniers. Each verse in this paean to God is matched with images of the ways humanity has despoiled and destroyed these wonders of Creation that praise their Maker in the ancient text. While God looks down ...
There’s no denying what a hard invitation this is: lay down your life. But then the rest of the context hits you: Jesus, God, considers himself your friend, and you are his. And I love this: “EVERYTHING I learned from the Father I have made known to you.” Reading that again ...