Let not those who hope for You be shamed through me. Master, O LORD of Armies. Let those who seek You be not disgraced through me, God of Israel. Psalm 69:7 [Hebrew Bible] Robert Alter Through me – As we discovered yesterday, David’s concern is not about his own vindication. It is about the impact…
Quite often I receive emails asking for interpretation of biblical passages. I am honored that you would consider asking me for my views. This leads me to clarify what At God’s Table and Today’s Word is really attempting to accomplish. My work is an evolution in understanding. What I knew yesterday is only a platform…
Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! Deuteronomy 6:4 Witness – When God’s children observe His commandments, He enables them to be a witness to Him. That’s the point of being Torah-observant. Yes, of course, living according to God’s Word brings joy and peace and well-being (God promises that). But…
