Therefore, He had to be made like His brethren in all things, that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. Hebrews 2:17 NASB To make propitiation – What do you need to do in order for God to forgive…
“For the poor are with you at all times, but I am not with you at all times.” Matthew 26:11 Delitzsch Hebrew Gospels Poor – Did Yeshua speak the truth? We will always have the poor. If you answer “Yes,” then why work to eliminate poverty? If you answer “No,” then is Yeshua a liar? …
Then Manasseh knew that the LORD was God. 2 Chronicles 33:13 NASB Knew – How many times will you commit the same offense before God turns His back? How terrible must your sins be before God will not forgive? Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai suggested that God might have ordained the terrible sins of David and…
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1 NASB In the beginning – When does it all begin? Most believers point to the first verse of Genesis. “It begins with the creation of heaven and earth,” they reply. Theologians point to the same verse and proclaim that it all started with…
May the LORD cause His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. Numbers 6:25 NASB To shine upon you – Can a man see God and live? Not according to Scripture. “You cannot see My face, for no man can see Me and live” (Exodus 33:20). The rabbis took this condition seriously,…
But to the wicked God says, “What right have you to tell of My statutes and to take My covenant in your mouth? For you hate discipline, and you cast My words behind you.” Psalm 50:16-17 NASB Cast behind you – Who are the wicked? Who qualify as rasha? We can probably recount a number…
“For false Christs and false prophets will arrive and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.” Matthew 24:24 NASB To mislead – In the last days there will be plenty of misdirection. It will be spectacular but it will still be misdirection. Lies are often far more…
“Far it be from You to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous and the wicker are treated alike. Far be it from You! Shall not the Judge of all the earth deal justly.” Genesis 18:25 NASB Deal justly – The truth is that Abraham didn’t really…
Therefore Sheol has enlarged its throat and opened its mouth without measure; Isaiah 5:14 NASB Opened its mouth – How many commandments must be violated before a man is condemned? Would God sentence me to death for the tiniest infraction? Am I lost because I ate a ham sandwich or wore a garment of…
and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NASB Eternal Father – Handel made this verse familiar to all Christians. His powerful musical presentation of the Messiah forever extolled the Name above all names. But if Handel’s musical genius was so compelling, why don’t the Jews…
