Introduction: The purple shows the Assyrian kingdom: the green the conquered area under Assyria at Isaiah’s time: the brown is Judea. Judea spoke Hebrew. Aramaic was the official international language, and even the Assyrians spoke a different language which the Jews didn’t understand. The officials did understand the ‘International’ language. The common Jewish people probablyContinue reading “Isaiah 36: 11-20….Political ‘hoo-hah’.”
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Isaiah 36: 1-10….History not prophecy.
Introduction: Timewise we are now talking about the turn from the eighth to the seventh century BC. Sennacherib’s father had conquered Judah but had died about 3 years prior to this historical event occurring. Isaiah prophesied for about 60-65 years, being alive for about 20 years after the historical events which are here recorded forContinue reading “Isaiah 36: 1-10….History not prophecy.”
Psalm 74: 18-23….Please remember us, O God.
Introduction: I have printed out all of Psalm 74 today. Remember that I have dealt with the first 18 verses over the previous 2 days. 1 O God, why do you cast us off forever?Why does your anger smoke against the sheep of your pasture?2 Remember your congregation, which you have purchased of old,which youContinue reading “Psalm 74: 18-23….Please remember us, O God.”
Isaiah 33: 1-12….Prepare for a reversal!
Introduction: Initially God speaks to Sennacherib the enemy who had conquered and destroyed Israel! (v1): This is followed by. a prayer by the people of Israel, the prayer results presumably because they have realized that they have made wrong decisions in not following Jehovah and so they plead with God for help. (v2): ‘The tumultuousContinue reading “Isaiah 33: 1-12….Prepare for a reversal!”
Hebrews 8: 1-10….Our personal representative on site!
Introduction: Words change both in their meaning and their frequency of usage. Some words go ‘out of date’! Where do we meet the term ‘High Priest’ these days? If we are ‘orthodox’ Christians, or belong to some other religion, or are reading books which take us into fantasy lands maybe ‘High Priest’ will be usedContinue reading “Hebrews 8: 1-10….Our personal representative on site!”
Psalm 71; 17-24….A prayer for all ages!
17 O God, from my youth you have taught me,and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.18 So even to old age and grey hairs,O God, do not forsake me,until I proclaim your might to another generation,your power to all those to come. – Comment: I find, with hair long ago having lost its greyness andContinue reading “Psalm 71; 17-24….A prayer for all ages!”
Psalm 71: 7-16….David the portent!
7 I have been as a portent to many,but you are my strong refuge. – Is David saying to people (enemies or people in general) look at me and be staggered by what God has done to and through me?8 My mouth is filled with your praise,and with your glory all the day.9 Do notContinue reading “Psalm 71: 7-16….David the portent!”
Psalm 71: 1-11….Is being a ‘portent’ memorial or catastrophic?
Introduction: Reading this portion of Psalm 71, I checked to make sure that my understanding of the word ‘portent’ was accurate. Wikipedia says that its meaning is “a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is likely to happen.” and as an example gives the phrase “many birds are regarded as being portents of death” Their exampleContinue reading “Psalm 71: 1-11….Is being a ‘portent’ memorial or catastrophic?”
Psalm 69:22-36….Two sides of the coin!
David speaking about the enemy! 22 Let their own table before them become a snare;and when they are at peace, let it become a trap.23 Let their eyes be darkened, so that they cannot see,and make their loins tremble continually.24 Pour out your indignation upon them,and let your burning anger overtake them.25 May their campContinue reading “Psalm 69:22-36….Two sides of the coin!”
Psalm 69: 1-12….David explains in detail (today) before he requests (tomorrow).
1 Save me, O God!For the waters have come up to my neck.2 I sink in deep mire,where there is no foothold;I have come into deep waters,and the flood sweeps over me.3 I am weary with my crying out;my throat is parched.My eyes grow dimwith waiting for my God. – David needs God’s help! HeContinue reading “Psalm 69: 1-12….David explains in detail (today) before he requests (tomorrow).”