The Pharisees came and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. And he sighed deeply in his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” And he left them, got into theContinue reading “Mark 8: 11-21….There are none so blind as those who refuse to see!”
Author Archives: Barry Hicks
Mark 8: 1-10….Surely this isn’t the same story repeated?
In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him and said to them, “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now three days and have nothing to eat. And if I send them away hungry to theirContinue reading “Mark 8: 1-10….Surely this isn’t the same story repeated?”
Psalm 50: 12-23….Why did God require sacrifices, if they weren’t accepted?
12 “If I were hungry, I would not tell you, for the world and its fullness are mine. 13 Do I eat the flesh of bulls or drink the blood of goats? – Is this not sarcasm. It is a ridiculous suggestion!14 Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to theContinue reading “Psalm 50: 12-23….Why did God require sacrifices, if they weren’t accepted?”
Psalm 50: 1-12….When God speaks – LISTEN!
Comment: As you read through this Psalm, which gets in my book an A++, note that I have underlined the different ways in which God is speaking! I will just make a few comments on the ways in which He speaks as ‘interruptions’ as you read through it! 1 The Mighty One, God the LORD,speaksContinue reading “Psalm 50: 1-12….When God speaks – LISTEN!”
Psalm 49: 10-20….Continuing on with the Riddle.
For he sees that even the wise die; the fool and the stupid alike must perishand leave their wealth to others. Their graves are their homes forever,their dwelling places to all generations, though they called lands by their own names.Man in his pomp will not remain; he is like the beasts that perish.This is theContinue reading “Psalm 49: 10-20….Continuing on with the Riddle.”
Psalm 49: 1-13….Why should I fear?
Hear this, all peoples! Give ear, all inhabitants of the world, both low and high, rich and poor together! My mouth shall speak wisdom; the meditation of my heart shall be understanding. – No matter from what strata of society you come, please listen to me. I’ve meditated on these matters and what I amContinue reading “Psalm 49: 1-13….Why should I fear?”
Psalm 48: 9-14….What about church?
Comment: I’m taking the liberty of transferring the Jewish ideas about God and worship a thousand years before Jesus, to the church in Australia today. We have a small group of Samoans who meet in our church weekly and they say that in Samoa the church attendance is about 97% weekly, which compares (and surveysContinue reading “Psalm 48: 9-14….What about church?”
Psalm 48: 1-8….Think about Jerusalem!
Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God! His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth, Mount Zion, in the far north, the city of the great King. Within her citadels God has made himself known as a fortress.For behold, the kings assembled;Continue reading “Psalm 48: 1-8….Think about Jerusalem!”
Psalm 47: 1-9…. A Psalm for the whole world to sing!
1 Clap your hands, all peoples!Shout to God with loud songs of joy!2 For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared,a great king over all the earth.3 He subdued peoples under us,and nations under our feet.4 He chose our heritage for us,the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah5 God has gone upContinue reading “Psalm 47: 1-9…. A Psalm for the whole world to sing!”
Psalm 46: 1-11….Stop and Reflect.
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah4 There is a river whose streams makeContinue reading “Psalm 46: 1-11….Stop and Reflect.”
As I read it! 