The Whole Man (Rewind)

Now Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Paddan-aram, and camped before the city.  Genesis 33:18  NASB Safely– Jonathan Sacks translates this passage as, “And Jacob emerged complete.”  He points out that Jacob no longer wanted or needed the blessing that Isaac intended for…

The Whole Man

Now Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Paddan-aram, and camped before the city. Genesis 33:18 NASB Safely – Jonathan Sacks translates this passage as, “And Jacob emerged complete.” He points out that Jacob no longer wanted or needed the blessing that Isaac…

At the End of the Day

and lovingkindness is Yours, O Lord, for You recompense a man according to his work.  Psalm 62:12  NASB Recompense – At what hour of the day were you hired?  Ah, you’re immediately transported to that parable about the graciousness of God.  You know; the one where the master hires workers at all hours of the…

The Slippery Slope

But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped.  Psalm 73:2-3  ESV Almost stumbled – Asaph proclaims that God is good to Israel and all who are Israel are known by their “clean heart” actions.  But he quickly realizes that his steps court disaster.  As much as he wants clean…

Better Safe Than Sorry

“And in the fourth generation they shall come here again; for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.” Genesis 15:16 Not Yet Full – Are you full?  If you’re thinking in Hebrew, that question has nothing to do the capacity of your stomach.  You see, the word translated “full” in this verse is…