Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, Romans 1:1 NASB Gospel– “Good News!” That’s the meaning of the Greek euangélion, translated as “gospel.” And it is good news, except that what we usually think this good news is about isn’t really what Paul says, or any of the other biblical writers…
and these things we write, so that our joy may be made complete. 1 John 1:4 NASB Our joy – John must have been confused. I thought he wrote his gospel and letters so that the reader’s joy might be fulfilled. Don’t we automatically assume that John’s purpose is to make us feel better? But…
For your steadfast love is great to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Psalm 57:10 ESV Heavens/ Clouds – shamayim and shehaqim describe David’s new perspective. But considering the circumstances, this is quite a shock. David is sitting in a cave! Is he viewing the clouds, enjoying the sun, gazing at the heavens? No. …
And they said to one another, “We are not doing right this day. It is a day of good news and we are keeping silent.” 2 Kings 7:9 Day of Good News – The story of the lepers who discover the Syrian army has fled is both amusing and tragic. During the siege, circumstances were…
