Today’s Word
Name that Place
Then Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, the silver, the robe, the bar of gold, his sons, his daughters, his [a]oxen, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all that belonged to him; and they brought them up to the Valley of [b]Achor. Joshua 7:24 NASB Achor – Perhaps you’ve noticed a…
The Mountains Sing
The earth is full of Your goodness, Lord; teach me Your statutes. Psalm 119:64 NASB Goodness – There’s hardly a more insipid translation of ḥesed than the crop of English expressions in Bible translations. We have “love, unfailing love, steadfast love, loving devotion, mercy, goodness, lovingkindness, faithful love, mercies, constant love, kindness.” None really capture the…
Who Is With Me?
I am a companion to all those who [x]fear You, and to those who keep Your precepts. Psalm 119:63 N ASB Companion – One of the biggest challenges in this modern world is picking the right friends. Social media has lowered the bar considerably. “Friends” are now those who click on my link. I may not know…
After Midnight
At midnight I will rise to give thanks to You because of Your righteous judgments. Psalm 119:62 NASB Midnight – Maybe we should start this one with a little Eric C. CLICK HERE Does that put you in the mood? Despite this great tune, the psalmist has another midnight in mind. The Hebrew ḥēṣôt layĕlâ needs some…
Hog-tied
The snares of the wicked have surrounded me, but I have not forgotten Your Law. Psalm 119:61 NASB Not forgotten – Do you want to experience God’s rescue when evil men seek to harm you? I’m guessing you would answer, “Yes.” Well then, the first thing to understand is this: What are the “snares” of the wicked? If…
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