Long days. Short years. Then life ends. Man, that’s depressing, so maybe we should add some context to better understand this portion of Psalm 103. In verses 15-19, David makes some comparisons. The days of man are like that of grass or the flower in a field. In this part of the world, vegetation sprung…
Have you ever heard the saying, “God works in mysterious ways?” Let’s talk about that in two ways. First, before Sunday 12/6/2025 I send a tentative blog topic list to my coauthor, Travis. Little did I know, that same Sunday I would listen to a sermon explaining attributes of the Holy Spirit in relation to…
A long of nose God. Yes, that is, thankfully, the God we worship. I should probably explain… In our previous article, we learned that Psalm 103 is a “todah” or thanksgiving psalm meant to be sung in formal worship as moral mandate to renew or refocus the heart and mind on the covenant that God…
Israel is an incredibly hot topic, but this is nothing new. Israel’s been a hot topic for centuries. The purpose of this specific article is only one-fold on this controversial topic- explain the Biblical positions of the future of Israel in relation to eschatology. When someone asks you “What’s your position on Israel?” we are…
The weekly gathering of the saints on the Lord’s Day is more than a worship service. It is covenantal remembrance. There are three points of context to understand to introduce the subject matter of this article. These points will help us interpret the text and make proper application. First, there are primarily three types of…
“None of the daughters of Israel shall be a cult prostitute, and none of the sons of Israel shall be a cult prostitute. You shall not bring the fee of a prostitute or the wages of a dog into the house of the Lord your God in payment for any vow, for both of these are an…
The first few books of the Bible are incredibly interesting. After Genesis and the establishment of the first people and their stories, we have the introduction of a nation. Then, the Exodus from Egypt occurred in 1445 BC, and the tabernacle was finished a year later. Leviticus picks up at this point in time. Israel…
Sources: NY Times article, also multiple online secondary sources. Photo Cred: Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Associated Press On the war in Ukraine, this is what Trump said in August, 2025: President Trump dialed into “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday morning and revealed his newest and truest motivation for brokering an end to the war in Ukraine:…
Many questions we wrestle with today aren’t asked in the Bible. Situations and events in the Bible bring about questions, or stir them up inside of us. Questions in themselves, however, may seem fewer. If a question is asked, like for example by the disciples, oftentimes Jesus answers. His answer may not be what they…
(I’ve struggled to post anything about this. However, know that this event is what inspired me to put “pen to paper” with an idea I’ve held for several years.) 21 “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” asked the governor. “Barabbas,” they answered. 22 “What shall I do, then, with Jesus who…
