God’s Covenant with Abraham, Part 3

April 27, 2023Posted inCovenants
God fulfills to Abraham the key promise, that Abraham and Sarah will have a son, and then tests Abraham's faith by commanding him to offer that son. Abraham's faith in the promise is strong, and he does what God commands, believing that God is able to raise Isaac from the dead if that is necessary…

Christ in the Psalms: Psalm 6

April 24, 2023Posted inChristology of Psalms
To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. On an eight-stringed harp. A Psalm of David 1. O Yahweh, in your anger do not rebuke me, And in your rage do not chasten me. 2. Be gracious to me, O Yahweh, for weak am I. Heal me, O Yahweh, for my bones are dismayed. 3. My…

God’s Covenant with Abraham, Part 2

April 20, 2023Posted inCovenants
An Overview of Genesis chapters 14 to 20 that shows how the Lord continued to work with Abram to strengthen and inform his faith by repeating and confirming his promises. Though God spoke his promises numerous times to Abraham, he made only two formal covenants with him. They are recorded in Genesis 15 and Genesis…

Christ in the Psalms: Psalm 5

April 19, 2023Posted inChristology of Psalms
To the Chief Musician. With Flutes. A Psalm of David 1. To my sayings give ear, O Yahweh! Understand my meditation. 2. Hearken to the voice of my cry, My king and my God, For unto you will I pray. 3. Yahweh, in the morning you will hear my voice, In the morning I will…