as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 NIV East/ west – You have undoubtedly heard this verse offered as proof for God’s forgiveness, but perhaps you haven’t considered some of its more esoteric implications. So, let’s ask a few questions. Why the order…
A lamp to my feet is Your word and a light to my path. I swore and I will fulfill it—to observe Your just laws. Psalm 119:105-106 Robert Alter Lamp/ light – What is the plain meaning of the text? Isn’t that what we all want to know? Don’t confuse me with theological propositions or…
“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near; a star shall come forth from Jacob, a scepter shall rise from Israel . . .” Numbers 24:17 Come Forth – Balaam was not the best among the prophets. His story reads with a touch of humor and pathos. But when it comes…
