Introduction: This is a devotional and not a theological nor scholarly article. There is a lot about the relationship of the nation of Israel with the nation of Moab in the historical books of the Old Testament books – there is much said about Moab in the OT! In addition to the historical books MoabContinue reading “Isaiah 16: 2-14….Not an easy passage!”
Category Archives: Bible History
Matthew 2: 19-23….Yesterday’s question answered.
But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, “Rise, take the child and his mother and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the child’s life are dead.” And he rose and took the child and his mother and went toContinue reading “Matthew 2: 19-23….Yesterday’s question answered.”
Isaiah 10: 27-34….A victory song backed by history!
27 And in that day his burden will depart from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck; and the yoke will be broken because of the fat.” Comment: Adding to poetry with a bit of historical fact! The promise of God to the remnant returning to Jerusalem is that the oppression (burden) placed onContinue reading “Isaiah 10: 27-34….A victory song backed by history!”
Psalm 52: 1-9….The Truth, the Whole Truth and nothing but the Truth!
It is very interesting to have the exact situation of the writing of this psalm, The 2 verses which directly refer to Doeg’s betrayal are – 1 Sam22: 9-10 – Then answered Doeg the Edomite, who stood by the servants of Saul, “I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the sonContinue reading “Psalm 52: 1-9….The Truth, the Whole Truth and nothing but the Truth!”
Isaiah 7:20-25….Desolation!
In that day the Lord will shave with a razor that is hired beyond the River—with the king of Assyria—the head and the hair of the feet, and it will sweep away the beard also. Comment: I love some of the phrases which other cultures use. I have a beard. A razor would destroy everyContinue reading “Isaiah 7:20-25….Desolation!”
Isaiah 6: 8-13….Why would God not want the people to listen? Or was this sarcasm?
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.” And he said, “Go, and say to this people:“‘Keep on hearing, but do not understand; keep on seeing, but do not perceive.’Make the heart of this people dull,Continue reading “Isaiah 6: 8-13….Why would God not want the people to listen? Or was this sarcasm?”
Mark 9: 1-13….Glory came down!
1 And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.”This leads into an entirely different subject, although as written in the red-letter Bible in the ESV it is recorded as partContinue reading “Mark 9: 1-13….Glory came down!”
Isaiah 1: 1-8….Author’s History and reason for writing given.
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: “Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me.The ox knows itsContinue reading “Isaiah 1: 1-8….Author’s History and reason for writing given.”
Psalm 45: 10-17….David had wives and concubines!
10 Hear, O daughter, and consider, and incline your ear:forget your people and your father’s house,11 and the king will desire your beauty.Since he is your lord, bow to him.12 The people of Tyre will seek your favor with gifts,the richest of the people.13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwovenContinue reading “Psalm 45: 10-17….David had wives and concubines!”
Psalm 45: 1-9….Whom does the poet mean?
1 My heart overflows with a pleasing theme; I address my verses to the king; my tongue is like the pen of a ready scribe.2 You are the most handsome of the sons of men; grace is poured upon your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.3 Gird your sword on your thigh, O mightyContinue reading “Psalm 45: 1-9….Whom does the poet mean?”
As I read it! 