watching diligently that not any lack from the grace of God, that no root of bitterness growing up may disturb you, and through this many be defiled; Hebrews 12:15 (translation J. Green) Defiled – Does it seem like sometimes it’s just too much to continue on this path? Are you wearing down in your quest…
“Is it permissible to heal on the Sabbath?” Matthew 12:10 (NASB) Permissible – The Sabbath is a day of rest, an honoring of God’s creative effort and a fulfillment of His ordinance for our own good. But every Jew knew that the commandment concerning the Sabbath was part of a hierarchy of commandments, some of…
As He also says in Hosea, “I will call those who were not My people, ‘My people,’ and her, who was not beloved, ‘Beloved.’” “And it shall be that in the place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ there they shall be called sons of the living God.’” Romans 9:25-26…
Then He said, “Name him Lo-ammi (Not-My-People); for you are not My people, and I am not your God. Hosea 1:9 (NASB) Not your God – Hosea is a book of word puns, double meanings and striking metaphors. Many of these are lost in the English translation. Usually this doesn’t have a significant impact on…
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes. Psalm 19:8 (Hebrew World translation) Right – Take a piece of paper at least 10 inches wide. Now cut a perfectly straight line across that paper. I’ll bet you can’t do it without a straight-edge…
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 Making Wise the Simple – They are prominently displayed on my office wall. Five degrees and a certificate for Alpha Kappa Sigma. Marks of academic achievement from prestigious institutions. But none of…
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 Testimony – The Hebrew word ‘eduth means “testimony, precept or warning.” It comes from a word that means “witness,” that is, someone who gives evidence. And that word comes from a primitive…
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 Restoring the Soul – How is my soul restored? The answer is obvious as soon as I recognize the consonant root of this word, meshivat. It is shuv, used more than 1000…
The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 Perfect – What is perfect? We usually think of perfection in mathematical terms. So perfect means without error. 100% correct. No mistakes. This Greek orientation leads to dilemmas for verses like Matthew…
Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed against me, and get yourself a new heart and a new spirit for why will you die, O house of Israel. Ezekiel 18:31 (translation – R. North TDOT) New – It’s a new year, at least according to the astrological calendar of the heavenly…
