Having considered this monolithic milestone in Matthew’s gospel from the contextual perspectives of the disciple's reaction and the ministry arc of Christ, we turn our attention to bigger picture realities…
Psalm 42 & 43 are a matching set. They are bound by adjacent location in the Psalter as well as by theme and the chorus/refrain: “Why are you cast down,…
The supremacy of Christ in the opening pages of Hebrews is demonstrated by a compounding case using Old Testament citations and their multifaceted fulfillment in our Lord. In chapter 2,…
If a picture was ever worth infinite words... it would certainly be the snapshot of this moment in Christ’s earthly ministry. The significance of the Mount of Transfiguration event can…
All of the surprising events recorded in Matthew's gospel have led up to setting the stage for this pivotal moment in Christ's ministry. Perhaps most surprising, and no doubt initially…
Extenuating circumstances have prevented the author of Ps 42 from experiencing the consolation, blessing, and privilege of corporate worship (the gathered assembly) at the temple/tabernacle rendezvous of divine favor. Psalms…
Chapter 2 of Hebrews is a snap of the fingers in the face of the spiritually glazed eyes of a church in imminent danger. Calling their attention to what they…
Luminescence: light created by virtue of that contained within the object itself. Ps 36:9 “for with You is the fountain of life, in Your light do we see light.” The…
Matthew's gospel closes with the command and commission to go make disciples of all nations, to baptize, and to teach them. Christ grounds this injunction with contextual weight by proclaiming…
Psalm 41 is a fitting song to follow Plasm 40. The preceding psalm's last verse “..as for me, I am poor and needy...” presents an appropriate introduction for the next…