Introduction: In all languages the same word is used in different contexts to mean slightly and sometime more major different things. Ephraim, although the name of one of the sons of Joseph, in this instance is used as the name of the separated northern part of Israel when at Solomon’s death Israel became a dividedContinue reading “Isaiah 28: 1-8….Do we think of Discipline as negative or positive?”
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Isaiah 24: 14-23….Temporary delight then more catastrophe!
14 They lift up their voices, they sing for joy;over the majesty of the LORD they shout from the west.15 Therefore in the east give glory to the LORD;in the coastlands of the sea, give glory to the name of the LORD, the God of Israel.16 From the ends of the earth we hear songsContinue reading “Isaiah 24: 14-23….Temporary delight then more catastrophe!”
Psalm 55: 12-23….David’s prayer continues!
12-15 For it is not an enemy who taunts me— then I could bear it;it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me— then I could hide from him.But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend.We used to take sweet counsel together; within God’s house we walked in theContinue reading “Psalm 55: 12-23….David’s prayer continues!”
Psalm 54: 1-7….An Appropriate Prayer
Comment: The Psalm heading refers to this passage from 1 Sam 23: 19 Then the Ziphites went up to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is not David hiding among us in the strongholds at Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah, which is south of Jeshimon? 20 Now come down, O king, according to all your heart’sContinue reading “Psalm 54: 1-7….An Appropriate Prayer”
Isaiah 4: 2-6….How far ahead is this looking?
In that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel. And he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem, whenContinue reading “Isaiah 4: 2-6….How far ahead is this looking?”
Psalm 43: 1-5….Is this an addendum to yesterday’s Psalm (42)
1 Vindicate me, O God, and defend my causeagainst an ungodly people,from the deceitful and unjust mandeliver me!2 For you are the God in whom I take refuge;why have you rejected me?Why do I go about mourningbecause of the oppression of the enemy?3 Send out your light and your truth;let them lead me;let them bringContinue reading “Psalm 43: 1-5….Is this an addendum to yesterday’s Psalm (42)”
Psalm 42….Depression is common these days!
Comment: I have altered the way that this Psalm is set out in the ESV translation, although I have not altered any words! It was written to be chanted or sung and I have obviously messed up the tune with which it was used to be sung! But I have tried to tie the thoughtsContinue reading “Psalm 42….Depression is common these days!”
1 Thessalonians 2:19-3:13….Three ‘therefores’.
For what is our hope or joy or crown of boasting before our Lord Jesus at his coming? Is it not you? For you are our glory and joy.Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone, and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworkerContinue reading “1 Thessalonians 2:19-3:13….Three ‘therefores’.”
John 19:38-20:10….Buried dead, 36 hours later an empty grave!
38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, cameContinue reading “John 19:38-20:10….Buried dead, 36 hours later an empty grave!”
Rev 19: 17-20:3….The battle of all battles!
Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and with a loud voice he called to all the birds that fly directly overhead, “Come, gather for the great supper of God, to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and their riders, andContinue reading “Rev 19: 17-20:3….The battle of all battles!”
As I read it! 