Summers in Israel
Summers in Israel can be very hot, depending on where one is (see 32:4). In places like Masada, near the Dead Sea, temperatures can soar… Read More »Summers in Israel
Bible Study
House of the Lord
The term house of the Lord (27:4) always refers to the temple, where God in OT times lived among his people.
TAKING HIS CROSS DAILY
[bible trans=’kjv’]Luke 9:23[/bible] – (KJV) And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up… Read More »TAKING HIS CROSS DAILY
Selah
What does Selah mean? Although the word Selah is found 39 times in the book of Psalms, its exact meaning is uncertain. Most scholars believe… Read More »Selah
Growing in Christian Life
And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you… Read More »Growing in Christian Life
Facts of sin
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12(KJV)
Dying for Life
John 12:23-26 “And Jesus answered them, saying, The hour is come, that the Son of man should be glorified. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”
How often does the NT quote from the Psalms?
How often does the NT quote from the Psalms? Of all the OT books, the Psalms and Isaiah are by far the two most widely… Read More »How often does the NT quote from the Psalms?
What are royal psalms?
What are royal psalms? Royal psalms (e.g., 18)emphasize God’s promise to David that he would have an eternal kingdom (2 Samuel 7; 1 Chronicles 17).… Read More »What are royal psalms?
Are the Psalms poetry?
Are the Psalms poetry? The Psalms often reflect the feelings or emotions of the person who wrote the psalm. The book of Psalms includes poetry… Read More »Are the Psalms poetry?
What defined someone as an “enemy” of the people of Israel?
What defined someone as an “enemy” of the people of Israel? The “enemies” mentioned in the Psalms (e.g., 18:17) were people hostile to the faith… Read More »What defined someone as an “enemy” of the people of Israel?
What is parallelism?
What is parallelism? Parallelism is one of the main features of Hebrew poetry. All 150 Psalms include parallelism. Typically, the main lines in a psalm… Read More »What is parallelism?