PRIDE (J. C. Philpot, from his "Reviews" 1853) "I hate pride and arrogance." Proverbs 8:13 "The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished." Prov. 16:5 Of all sins pride seems most deeply imbedded in the very heart of man. Unbelief, sensuality, covetousness, re... Read More
Examining the Jewish Predicament in an Increasingly Hostile World As Jews, one thing that makes us recoil is being called “chosen.” It is something like the involuntary shudder that comes with the screech of chalk on a blackboard. After all, what has being chosen ever meant to us but trouble? Better... Read More
…his leaf also shall not wither - Psalm 1:3 "If a man abide not in Me," said our Lord, "he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered." The same thought is here. Thrust down your rootlets to the oozy river bed, and there is no doubt about your continuing earnest, patient, God-filled. The sun of temp... Read More
Abstain (868) (aphistemi from apo = separation of one thing from another + histemi = stand and is the root of our English = apostasy) literally means to stand off from means to withdraw, to stand off, to forsake, to depart from or to remove oneself from. To apostatize or to fall away from. To withdr... Read More
Tribulation (2347) (thlipsis from thlibo = to crush, press together, squash, hem in, compress, squeeze in turn derived from thláo = to break) originally expressed sheer, physical pressure on a man. Thlipsis is a strong term which does not refer to minor inconveniences, but to real hardships. Medical... Read More
Tribulation (2347) (thlipsis from thlibo = to crush, press together, squash, hem in, compress, squeeze in turn derived from thláo = to break) originally expressed sheer, physical pressure on a man. Thlipsis is a strong term which does not refer to minor inconveniences, but to real hardships. Medical... Read More
Ungodly (765) (asebes from a = w/o + sébomai = worship, venerate) means lack of interest in the things of God and a behavior and lifestyle consistent with such an irreverent attitude. See the depth study of the related word ungodliness (asebeia [word study]). It pertains to violating norms for a pro... Read More
DISCOVERY OF THE FACTS 1. Ecce Homo! vv. 35–39 What sort of day in the life of our Lord had it been? What did He say to His disciples at its close? Why did He wish to go to the other side? (5:1–20.) Why did He not go before evening? When even came after so busy a day what would He have done if He ha... Read More
The Structure Book I (1 - 41) Christ in the counsel of God the source of all blessing for His people (Israel). Book II (42 - 72) Their ruin, but redemption in the latter days. Book III (73 - 89) The holiness of God in His dealings with them. Book IV (90 - 106) The failed first man replaced by the Se... Read More
Genesis 10 / Isaiah 29 8 paragraphs 4 vs. 3 A worldly hero is meaningless, but if you humble yourself and honor God you will rejoice. Psalm 10 / Revelation 10: 10 Let us eat the Holy Book, discern the enemy’s schemes and snatch to save the dying sheep. Key Verses Genesis 10:32 / Isaiah 29:17 Genesis... Read More
PRIDE
The Chosen People: Chosen for What?
Our Daily Homily - Psalms
Abstain (depart, desert, fall or draw away, withdraw) (868) aphistemi
Affliction (2347) thlipsis
Tribulation (2347) thlipsis
Ungodly (765) asebes
Our Lord Stilling the Tempest Mark 4:35–41
The Numerical Structure of the Psalms
Genesis 10 / Isaiah 29