f deliverance via messianic ascension summarizes Joseph's legacy, it makes sense that the opening chapters of his story would reference low points in his life. Joseph eventually arises to rule in Egy…
The 11th stanza of the greatest song in literature marks the half way point in the Hebrew alphabet and this acrostic poem. The presenting trial is persecution and the 91st reference to covenant revel…
The urgency of Peter's 2nd letter is compelled by two factors we learn in context. The first is Peter's sense of his own approaching death. The second is the presence of false teachers among the earl…
Where are we in the book of Genesis? The 10th and final appearance of the phrase: “These are the generations” provides opportunity to situate the account of Joseph in context. The book of Genesis is …
Chapter 36 in Genesis signals a transition to the final climactic section of the first book of Moses. The last we encountered the phrase: “these are the generations” was in chapter 25. The circumstan…
Each verse of the 10th stanza of the great acrostic song begins, in the original language, with the 10th letter of the Hebrew alphabet – 'yodh'. As the Psalmist's trying journey continues, he finds h…
A central theme of Peter's admonitions to the early church facing the challenges of Christian faithfulness in their day is the necessity of a 'reckoning perspective'. His closing remarks reiterate an…
Jacob's life experience includes dramatic events of blessing and sorrow. Having welcomed the visitation of God Himself at Bethel for a 2nd time, Jacob leaves the 'gates of heaven' only to encounter g…
Why should I be baptized? The new believer may sincerely ask. The Biblical answer to this question can be as simple as: “Jesus commanded we be baptized in His name. However, the full range of the sig…
Each verse of the 9th stanza of the great acrostic psalm begins with the Hebrew letter: 'teth'. Our author has learned painstakingly through the discipline of affliction that the covenant revelation …
Peter's admonition to the New Testament church draws on perspectives in light of the 'Day of the Lord'. This concept, thoroughly expounded in the prophets, was key to arresting the attention of a sel…
Jacob has set up 4 pillars as recorded in scripture. We have noted that these stones serve as “monolithic monuments of covenant remembrance and testimony”. The use of stones to signify the important …
Today's text recounts another life changing moment for Jacob in 'Bethel' – a place he named: “The House of God”. It is here where he set up his first pillar (28:18) which had doubled for a pillow as …
The frailty of Jacob continues to plague him in Canaan. In these tragic events at Shechem, Jacob faces challenges presented by pagan neighbors, wandering and lawless children, and his own moral weakn…
The eighth stanza of the Bible' s great acrostic Psalm assures the singer that the Word/Covenant revelation of God is sufficient for the trial of captivity. Verse 61 describes conditions that try the…
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Peter's Pentecost sermon proclaims Jesus incarnate, crucified, resurrected, and ascended. Peter's message was preceded by Jesus' own self disclosure and covenant revelati…
The 7th Hebrew letter and the 7th stanza of the great acrostic song in the psalter declares to the reader that the word of God is sufficient for the test of insolent and derisive law breakers. While …
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