But when Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus’ feet, saying, “Go away from me Lord, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” Luke 5:8 Go Away – Simon understood at least this much. The man before him had powers that only God could grant. It scared him. All Jesus did was…
“Go, inquire of the LORD for me, for the people, and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that has been found; for great is the wrath of the LORD that is kindled against us, because our ancestors did not obey the words of this book, to do according to all that is…
If you will not take heed to do all the words of this law which are written in this book, to fear this glorious and fearful Name, Yahweh your God, then . . “ Deuteronomy 28:58 If You Will Not Take Heed – The email expressed real concern. “Are you saying that the old law…
“Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it.” Matthew 7:13 Narrow Gate – Jesus had been there before – at the narrow path; the place where there is unseen danger; where the blind have no idea…
Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed. Psalm 25:3 Wait For – It’s just a little change in the grammar, just the difference between a present tense verb and a participle. But the implications are important. This Hebrew verse might also be…
Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed. Psalm 25:3 Ashamed – Shame is a double dose of displeasure. It attacks inside and outside. From the Hebrew perspective, shame is both internal and external. It is about my inner distress and my outer…
Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed; those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed. Psalm 25:3 Indeed – Why don’t you put the Hebrew word gam into your spiritual vocabulary? It’s a great word. It expresses “also, even, indeed, yea, as well as and moreover.” Depending on the context,…
“For this commandment which I command you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it out of reach.” Deuteronomy 30:11 Not Too Difficult – Our culture is saturated with the Greek idea of hidden, secret knowledge. In ancient Greece, popular Gnostic and mystic religions proclaimed various secret understandings about life. To join these…
O my God, in You I trust, Psalm 25:2 Trust – Without trust, no relationship can last. It really doesn’t matter if you have legally binding documents, a contract, a negotiated peace treaty or death-bed promises. Without trust, it’s just so much air. Perhaps that’s why the Bible uses this verb, batah, in a very…
To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul. Psalm 25:1 Lift Up – Some things are required. Some things are voluntary. I am obligated to acknowledge God’s sovereignty with my tithe. After all, I owe Him everything, including life itself. That He only requires a tenth is a demonstration of His grace. And, by…
