Better Bull

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

Let me praise God’s name in song, and let me extol Him in thanksgiving.  And let it be better to the LORD than oxen, than a horned bull with it hooves.  Psalm 69:31-32 [Hebrew Bible]  Robert Alter Than oxen – There’s no problem with the translation here, or in most English Bibles.  The Hebrew is…

Where’s Waldo?

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” and “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 1 Timothy 5:17-18 NASB Preaching and teaching – About 39.8 percent…