We can never really be two places at once but we make way to get from one place to another. Whether by walking, running, or riding in planes, trains and automobiles, we have fast and faster ways to move from place to place. But, as finite beings, we can only be present one place at … Continue reading Psalm 139:7-12: Where is God? In Sheol too?
Why is Jesus Called the Lion and the Lamb?
Jesus Christ is described as being like a lion and a lamb in Revelation 5. I am fascinated by this imagery. Lions are fearsome, powerful, and majestic creatures. They rule wherever they roam, and they are never to be trifled with. These felines are befitting symbols for mighty kings, rulers, and warriors. On the other … Continue reading Why is Jesus Called the Lion and the Lamb?
God’s Faithfulness in Spite of Unfaithfulness
Psalm 78 was written by Asaph, one of the prominent priests appointed by King David to minister in the tabernacle (1 Chron. 25:1-31). Asaph also played the cymbals when the Ark of the Covenant was being moved from Obed-edom to Jerusalem (1 Chron. 15:16-19; cf. 2 Sam. 6:1-23; 1 Sam. 4:1-6:21). This psalm of Asaph … Continue reading God’s Faithfulness in Spite of Unfaithfulness
David’s Census and the Matter of Trusting in a Merciful God
“Let me fall into the hand of the LORD, for His mercies are very great. But do not let me fall into the hand of man” (1 Chron. 21:13).1I have been meditating upon the census of David mentioned in 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21, which incurred divine wrath upon the nation of Israel. … Continue reading David’s Census and the Matter of Trusting in a Merciful God
Altars without Sacrifice
Go into any Christian church building and while you might find an altar in the front of the sanctuary, it is relatively an unused piece of furniture. If one is in the place of worshipping believers, it is a reminder of a past age when God’s people worshiped with priests and sacrifices in a tabernacle, … Continue reading Altars without Sacrifice
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