Ps 116 is the 4th of the 'Hallel' set – songs chosen for worship of the Lord upon deliverance from Egypt under Moses. This particular hymn expresses worship for personal…

The biography of Abraham closes in Genesis 25 after a lengthy record of trial and blessing in the life of this pivotal patriarch of the faith. Abraham's legacy will continue…

Waiting is dangerous. Toward the end of Jesus' earthly ministry, He illustrated the call to vigilance between advents of redemptive history by way of parable. The parables of the 10…

Suspense & anticipation continue to build in this exemplary faith and love story. Securing a covenant bride for Isaac, the Spirit of God has accompanied Abraham's servant and answered his…

Abraham is now around 140 years of age, Isaac himself about 40, and once again the entire covenant hinges on one outstanding situation: securing a bride for Isaac. One could…

Psalm 115, the 3rd of the 'Hallel' songs sets forth a clear perspective for the discerning. If Yahweh is creator/ruler of all reality from the heavens (realms beyond our tangible…

 I Peter chapter 4 closes with a statement which could serve as the summary theme of Peter's entire 1st letter: “Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust…

Toward the end of his days and upon the death of his beloved wife Sarah,  Abraham finally secures his first legal claim in the land of promise.  Burial preparations for…

Two major structural elements in the Genesis record help us to understand the significance of events in chapter 22 in their greater context. The first element is the recurring emphasis…

Psalm 114 follows 113 as the 2nd of the 'Hallel' (praise) Psalms which continue through 118. These become the featured songs commemorating the deliverance of the Lord through the ages…