I have mentioned several times before that the Psalms can serve as models for our prayers, praise, thanksgiving, worship, and expressing our grief. The Psalms in today’s Bible reading* are particularly good examples for us. Psalm 89 is another Maskil. You will remember that Maskils are psalms that stimulate the mind. They make you think….
The Psalms in today’s Bible reading* speak of the blessings of those who live lives of integrity. Psalm 15 speaks of the blessings of obedience, practicing righteousness, and keeping God’s word at all cost. Psalm 23 is probably the most recognizable Psalm to many of us. David acknowledges that God is his shepherd, Who takes…
Seven times in today’s Bible reading,* we encounter the term “valiant warriors” (CSB), “mighty warriors” (ESV, LEB, NLT), “mighty men” (KJV), “fighting men” (NIV), “warriors” (MSG). The word translated as warriors/men refers not only to their fighting occupation but to their strong/noble character. One Hebrew lexicon says, “Although [the book of Chronicles] generally uses the…
Today’s Bible reading* includes a lot of names. The names flow as one long genealogy. For those who aim to read through the Bible, this is a common book to get bogged down and drop out. What’s with all of these names? Who are these people? We tend to gloss over the names, thinking that…
Twice in today’s Bible reading* we find the name of God, “Lord of the Armies”. (Psalm 84 CSB) Several English translations render the Hebrew word Sabaoth as “hosts” (ESV, AV, LEB) while others refer to “Almighty” (NIV), and “heaven’s armies” (NLT) or “Angel armies” (Message) So which translation is correct? When it comes to modern…
One highly-valued trait in our culture and time is to be self-sufficient. But is that really a good thing? Doesn’t that kind of run counter to the Bible? Yes, we are to be responsible for our actions. Yes, we are to stand in the strength that God supplies. But the Sons of Korah insist in…
