Psalms: 90 Meditation Esther: Queen Vashti may have been an intellectual challenge to King Artaxerxes (Xerxes) and apparently of some influence over Persia. Artaxerxes was not “evolved” (as we say today) enough to not be offended because his wife did not jump when told to. The king then issued a decree which cannot be changed …
Tag: Matthew 16
Friday, November 13
Psalms: 92 Meditation Revelation: We now know where Hollywood got the image of the hero riding up on a white horse to save the day (or the world) (v. 11); a bit tongue-in-cheek but true nonetheless. We have seen this rider before (if not on His horse) in Daniel chapter 7:13-14. Other foreshadowing is found …
Thursday, November 12
Psalm: 81 Meditation Matthew: Matthew tells us here that the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus asking Him for a sign from heaven (or God). Well, we know it could not have been a Sabbath day this time – that would constitute what we call entrapment. Jesus then thwarts their attempts by telling them …
