Looking closely at the structure of Proverbs chap 14:1-14, something of a pattern emerges. Verses 1, 4, 7 and 11 are roughly parallel referring to the foundation of a household. …
The crescendo of the Psalter begins with Psalm 145 and continues to build with each of the remaining songs! This is the last titled song of David in the book…
The Apostle Paul’s emphasis on unity in the true church of Jesus Christ is a theme pervasive in I Corinthians. According to I Corinthians 12:1-13, to be a Christian is…
Cultural history and folklore celebrate the tenacity and resilience of their heroes. These legacies are celebrated for their faithfulness. The critical analysis Solomon endorses in the book of Proverbs would…
Note the list of metaphors Solomon weaves into his instruction in this section…each one a telling picture: Light/Lamp (9), Tree (12), & Fountain (14). Each is a picture of source…
The concept of a ‘new song’ in the scriptures is usually with reference to extraordinary occasions worthy of thankful praise include celebration and commemoration of the grace & glory of…
Toward the aim of increasing reverence for the Lord’s table and all that it entails, Paul emphasizes the necessity of discerning the body. In I Corinthians 11:17-34, we see this…
Much is made of generational characteristics these days. We have identified and categorized ourselves by causes and effects of history that shape the identity of Americans born in different eras. …
Psalm 143 is the last of the so called “Penitential” Psalms. This song joins Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, & 130 in a set identified through church history by…