Psalm 72 closes the second book of the Psalter. The collection is arranged in 5 parts echoing the Pentateuch (5 books of Moses). Book 1: 1-41, book 2: 42-72, book…
With a persuasive flourish, the author of Hebrews concludes his section on the faith of former saints with a rhetorical question, a cumulative case, and an argument from lesser to…
Jonah's Old Testament book is cataloged with the 'minor prophets'. His is an account of condensed and dramatic proportions full of surprising twists and foreshadowing Gospel realities. The theme central…
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…