Divine Affliction
I am the man who has seen affliction because of the rod of His wrath. He has driven me and made me walk in darkness and not in light. Lamentations 3:1-2 NASB Life Without Filters – What is the affliction that results from the rod of God’s wrath? We don’t have to look much beyond…
Clarity or Confusion?
Otherwise, He would have needed to suffer often since the foundation of the world; but now once at the consummation of the ages He has been manifested to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Hebrews 9:26 NASB The consummation of the ages – Go back a few verses. Get the context first. Verse…
Curses and Conditions
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us – for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.” Galatians 3:13 NASB Hangs on a tree – Paul’s statement about Yeshua’s redemption requires a bit of analysis. It is more complicated than it appears. First, we…
How to Stop a Rumor
“Therefore do this that we tell you. We have four men who are under a vow;” Acts 21:23 NASB Do this – If you are still struggling with Paul’s view of the Torah, try reading the story in Acts 21. James’ instructions to Paul should settle the issue once and for all. Let’s recap. When…
Timing, Not Substance
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 NASB Through His blood – When did we receive redemption through the blood of Yeshua? There are several perfectly correct answers. The first answer is entirely personal. You were redeemed at the personal…
Planned in Advance
Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them. Psalm 139:16 NASB Ordained for me – This verse is often used as a proof text for the idea that God has foreordained the days…
David and Paul
Sustain me according to Your word, that I may live; and do not let me be ashamed of my hope. Psalm 119:116 NASB Sustain – When Paul wrote to Timothy concerning rightly handling the word of truth, he could have footnoted David. Paul’s exhortation to Timothy almost perfectly reflects David’s plea to YHWH. Both are…
