Today’s Word
Under His Wings
But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD. Genesis 6:8 NASB Found favor – Now this is important, so pay close attention. We have examined the Hebrew word hesed, discovering that it isn’t accurately portrayed by the single idea of “lovingkindness” or “mercy.” That’s because hesed presupposes obligation established by mutual relationship. Hesed,…
What Lies Beneath (4)
he who exhorts, in his exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness. Romans 12:8 NASB With liberality – Yesterday we examined ho metadidous (translated as “the (one) giving” in Romans 12:8). We discovered that this person is at his or her best when imparting, giving,…
Who Will Help Us?
For I am the Lord your God, who upholds your right hand, Who says “Do not fear, I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 NASB Help – It takes a long time to get to the place where we ask for help. We often know we need help but there is something in us that continues…
What’s Next?
Yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength Isaiah 40:31 NASB Wait – The Hebrew root is qawah. It means “to wait, look for or hope with eager expectation.” Faith is often expressed in patient endurance confidently knowing that God will act. In fact, in our environment, learning to wait with expectation…
Judaisms and Christianities
“Therefore whatever you want others to do for you, do so for them; for this is the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 NASB The Law and the Prophets – Jacob Neusner, one of today’s experts in Judaism, makes the following observation: “What marks Judaism apart from the other monotheist religions? Judaism recognizes no other…
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