Psalm 41 Meditation: Genesis – Joseph’s reaction to his dreams is puzzling. Why, if you know that your brothers already are jealous and hate you, would you tell them about dreams you had where they are metaphorically bowing down to you? Most people would call that taunting or bragging. If you had a younger sibling …
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Monday, January 25
Psalm 41 Meditation: Hebrews – The covenant found in the Old Testament was based on rules meant to separate Israel from the surrounding nations and cultures. These regulations included not braiding or beading their hair and not wearing clothing made from mixed fibers. The New Testament covenant focused on creating a single Israel out of …
Monday, December 14
Psalm: 41 Meditation Revelation: “…who holds the key of David…” What is that? The key represents the office of steward. A steward held the purse strings such that even the master of the house would not know the state of the exchequer (bank balance). Perhaps the highest position of trust. Here Jesus is describing His …
Saturday, August 1
Psalms: 41 Meditation 2 Samuel: I think Shakespeare pilfered a thought which he employs in Macbeth Act IV scene I. When the LORD encourages David against the Philistines the strategy includes listening to “the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, move quickly, because that will mean the LORD has gone out …
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