His Word Will Stand If you should wake some dreadful day before His throne and hear Him say: “I am the Way you did not take, although I died once for your sake; I am the Truth you did not heed, you were so sure you had no need. I am the Light you did …
Tag: Salvation
Finding The Benefits Of Salvation In The Old Testament
According to Matthew Henry, Psalm 85 was likely written during the time of Israel’s return to their homeland after seventy years of Babylonian captivity. Penned by the worship leaders, the sons of Korah, it describes their physical restoration to the land of promise. As I read it, I’m reminded that much of what God did …
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Creation Old And New
I’ve set a goal this year to read through the Bible chronologically. While you can use a plan to check off, I found it’s easier for me to use a Bible that is formatted in this way. I’m using The Daily Bible in the NIV. I haven’t read through the entire Bible in a couple …
The Just Judge
Can we find the gospel in every psalm? I believe so. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters, and we often find repeated themes and similar wording throughout. Some of these chapters are very short—Psalm 117 is only two verses! Two chapters later, however, we find the longest chapter in the Bible—Psalm 119, with 176 …
Your Blessing Be Upon Your People
Psalm 3 was written by David during a difficult time of family conflict and shameful behavior on the part of his own son, Absalom, and many of his people. You can read this story in 2 Samuel 15-19. Absalom rebelled against his father, the king, and tried to take his throne. Through it all, even …