And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and give Your slaves to speak Your word with all boldness Acts 4:29 Boldness – “It that a threat?” Of course it is. The disciples could hardly have mistaken the potential harm promised them. But notice they do not ask to have the threat removed. They don’t back…
But when the multitudes saw this, they were filled with awe, and glorified God, who had given such authority to men. Matthew 9:8 Filled With Awe – Matthew is fond of expressions of amazement, but his fondness is not simply a literary device. Long before Abraham Heschel mentioned it, Matthew recognized that the first step…
The one who commits adultery with a woman is lacking sense; he who would destroy himself does it. Proverbs 6:32 Lacking Sense – The perennial excuse for adultery is an appeal to the heart. “I was carried away by my heart.” “I had this great need for a heart companion.” “I just followed my heart.” …
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The one who commits adultery with a woman is lacking sense; he who would destroy himself does it. Proverbs 6:32 Destroy – Hebrew poetry rhymes ideas. The first thought is elaborated in the second thought. In this verse, both phrases are about the same action – adultery. The proverb teaches us that adultery is stupid…
Bring us back, our Father, to Your Torah, and bring us near, our King, to Your service, and influence us to return in perfect repentance before You. Shemoneh Esrei hashivanu Influence – You aren’t going to find this verse in the Bible. It’s from the Amidah, the Shemoneh Esrei, the morning prayer of the Jews. …
Dear friends and family, For many years my wife Tara has struggled with some significant issues which have manifested in an increasing number of unhealthy, addictive, and self destructive behaviors and patterns throughout our 15 years of marriage. Her physical and mental health has finally reached the point where she recognizes her need for inpatient…
In labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 Mere Talk – In Hebrew, nothing is real. Okay, that’s a bit confusing. What I mean is that the concept of “nothing” also has a certain reality. Nothing isn’t no-thing. It’s not the kind of empty, non-existent thing that we associate…
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