Many have argued for the thematic continuity of the entire Bible appealing to the 'kingdom' theme. I don't think the author of Matthew would disagree. In fact on close analysis…
The escalating ministry of Christ builds to a crescendo of glorious power and reach as Matthew's gospel closes. Paul has summarized the triumphant thrust of the ongoing influence of the…
Psalm 71 provides us the rarest of treasures: a perfectly preserved, Spirit inspired, song and prayer of an elderly and godly man. The value of this Psalm is further appreciated…
As the author of Hebrews continues to multiply examples of faith, he presents several instances which feature foreboding obstacles and shared experiences. These references feature the power of God intervening…
As the gospel arc of revelatory fulness comes to fruition in Matthew's account, we see the ministry of Christ gloriously showcased in manifold ways. One example in the bigger picture…
As circumstances and conflicts come to a head in the final days of Christ, three illegitimate authorities conspire against Christ to dismiss Him as the imposter. Priests, Pharisees, and Pilate…
Psalm 70 is a refrain from Psalm 40. A virtually verbatim echo of verses 13-17 of the prior song. Psalm 40 contains direct Messianic fulfillment as Hebrews 10 recognizes its…
Faith acts on the invisible. II Corinthians 5:7 declares of Christians like minded with the apostle Paul: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” later in the same section…
Numbers 21:8-9 records a typological moment in Israel's history illuminating judgement and salvation. “...The Lord said to Moses, make a fiery serpent and set it on a pole and everyone…
Interposition as illustrated in Psalm 69 contains the idea of coming between two parties in order to bring peace. To rescue one by intervening on his behalf. Noah Webster comments…