Old Testament

Psalm 91: Trust in God

December 28, 2020

In the last year, we also have all been reminded about the fragility of life and the uncertainties that can come with disease and death: COVID, a plummeting economy, violence in the streets almost unparalleled in history. Often in such times, we turn to the Psalter for comfort. Today, I’d like to take the reader on a brief survey of a familiar Psalm: Psalm 91.

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Hezekiah Reasons with God in Prayer

June 1, 2011

In the prayer of Hezekiah we have a model as to what prayer to the true and living God should be.

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“Works of the Law” in Paul

February 1, 2010

Maintaining a proper definition of the works of the law means the difference between justification and condemnation, heaven and hell.

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The Prophets After Exile

February 1, 2008

An introduction to the post-exilic prophets Zechariah, Joel, and Malachi.

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The Exodus Motif in Isaiah

January 1, 2008

An explanation of how the Exodus theme is taken up and transformed in the prophet Isaiah.

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Christ in the Historical Books

November 30, 2007

The historical books of the OT all fold back on the deliverance of the people of God from Egypt under His rule and care.

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Christ the Consummation of Wisdom

November 1, 2007

In our search for unity in the Scriptures, we must hear what Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are telling us about retribution.

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Remembering a Forgotten Covenant

April 1, 2006

God's covenant with Levi, refered to twice by Malachi, has been relatively forgotten.

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Conquest and Settlement

February 1, 2006

The books of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth reveal God’s work in history and illumine two redemptive themes: First, safety comes through faith and obedience; second, disobedience is of no small consequence.

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Certainty in Christ

November 1, 2004

The accomplishment of what God predicts is beyond man's power to effect.

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Pointing to Christ: Ezra 7:1-10

May 1, 2004

The book of Ezra also reminds us that he respected the forward-looking nature of God?s plan.

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A Bulwark Never Failing

April 1, 1999

In Jesus, Jew and Gentile find the ultimate expression of the strength of God to save and protect His people.

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Praise the Lord: Psalm 150

January 27, 1996

A detailed look at biblical praise as presented in Psalm 150.

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