The First Pandemic

Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all mankind, because all sinned—  Romans 5:12 NASB Because –This next section (v. 12-18) is one of the most difficult and most debated sections of this letter.  The argument is complicated and the implications are far reaching.  See…

Surprise, Surprise (1)

Then the two men returned and came down from the hill country, and they crossed over and came to Joshua the son of Nun. Then they reported to him all that had happened to them.  And they said to Joshua, “The Lord has indeed handed over to us all the land; furthermore, all the inhabitants of the land…

The Un-reason

Because of Your indignation and Your wrath; for You have lifted me up and thrown me away.  Psalm 102:10  NASB Indignation – I’m guessing that if I asked you for a definition of indignation, you’d stumble a bit.  It’s not a commonly used word.  We have some inkling of its meaning, but not precisely. If we…

The Blame Game

Because of Your indignation and Your wrath; for You have lifted me up and thrown me away.  Psalm 102:10  NASB Because – Who’s fault is all this?  Who’s to blame for the tragedy of human living?  When Heschel remarks “history is a nightmare,” we know precisely what he means.  Humanity has produced escalating moral entropy since…

Pay Attention

The righteous man perishes, and no man takes it to heart; and devout men are taken away, while no one understands.  For the righteous man is taken away from evil,   Isaiah 57:1  NASB For – What are God’s warning signs?  God always reveals what He will do through His prophets.  He always provides evidence of…