Getting It Done

who executes judgment for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. Psalm 146:7 Executes – Do we really believe God takes care of things for the oppressed? If we knew the Hebrew verb here (‘asah) is a verb that usually means a deliberate action with distinct purpose, would that change our expectations about God’s…

The Mission of Jesus

who executes judgment for the oppressed   Psalm 146:7 Oppressed – How can we imagine that we understand what Jesus came to do if we do not know the Scriptures?  And I don’t mean the books from Matthew to Revelation.  None of those New Testament passages make any sense unless they are surrounded by God’s revelation…

Free

“[The Lord] Who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry.  The Lord sets the prisoners free;”   Psalm 146:7  Free – The root of this word (natar) means to let loose or undo.  It can be translated to loose, to untie, to release, to strip off or undo and to liberate.   The…