The Trinity

Let my pleading come before You; save me according to Your word.  Psalm 119:170 NASB Pleading – Three words need to be understood in Hebrew context.  These three words are part of the overall pattern of this long psalm.  They are also crucial terms describing the relationship between the follower and the founder of the faith. They…

Reward for the Conqueror

I rejoice at Your word, like one who finds great plunder.  Psalm 119:162  NASB Plunder – The poet expresses a feeling we might find embarrassing.  We don’t usually relish in taking booty from invasions.  So, we’ll have to reach way back in that collective unconscious to resurrect the exuberance that comes from the destruction of an enemy and…