The End of Sacrifices
For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. Psalm 51:16 NASB Do not delight – Does David declare the end of sacrifices? Does he state that God is not interested in slaughtered animals on altars? If we read this verse as it is translated,…
Just a Small Change
O Lord, open my lips, that my mouth may declare Your praise. Psalm 51:15 NASB That – So what is David really saying? Is he saying that he is unable to praise YHVH because YHVH has not opened his lips? Or is he saying that if YHVH opens his lips, then he will praise Him?…
The Migrant Crisis in Europe
The Migrant Crisis in Europe (and why I am sure to get into trouble for saying this) Most of you who know me know that I am not very politically correct. That means I speak my opinion without regard to the sensitivities of the culture. I believe that this is the proper approach since truth,…
The Problem with Blood
Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, the God of my salvation; Then my tongue will joyfully sing of Your righteousness. Psalm 51:14 NASB Bloodguiltiness – Unfortunately this text doesn’t actually say “bloodguiltiness.” That is an interpolation of the actual word, dam. The text literally says, “Rescue me from blood.” It could also be read, “Deliver…
David’s Twelve-Step Group
Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners will be converted to You. Psalm 51:13 NASB I will teach – Are you saved? Have you been restored to relationship with the Most High? Then you are obligated! Your rescue did not come without a personal price tag. You didn’t pay for the action that…
Cemetery, Vienna
Not on the tourist map, for sure. Something I have noticed as I creep around great cemeteries in the world. I have never seen (maybe once) a representation of a MAN crying or grieving for a woman. It is almost always the stern face of the deceased man with a woman weeping, mourning and expressing…
The Big Umbrella
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and sustain me with a willing spirit. Psalm 51:12 NASB Restore – Life is about direction, not destination. Of course, motivational speakers, generals and politicians, men and women of influence may attempt to teach you that what you need are goals. They will point to past successes…
Egyptian Allusion
Do not cast me away from Your presence and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Psalm 51:11 NASB Cast me away – What does it mean to say that you have been cast away? Is it like the Tom Hanks’ movie? Shipwrecked? Deserted? Or is there perhaps a biblical connection to a much…
