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Psalm 13
It’s not a question of whether the Psalmist is close to literal death, but that he faces an experience of death on a broader level. David could live without his crown, but was altogether worried that his situation signaled he … Continue reading
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Tagged ancient hebrew culture, King David, Psalms, scripture
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Threat Assessment 1
Two fundamental elements: (1) We are otherworldly in our focus and (2) we are determined to obey our calling regardless of the worldly results. Like most things I write, I can tell when it’s bigger than a single post, but … Continue reading
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Tagged civilization, gospel, government, mainstream churches, mission, mysticism, oppression, Political activism
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Song of Solomon 3
Western scholars heavily favor the notion that the first section here is a dream sequence. That would almost be missing the point, as the whole work is a dramatic parable. It is enough to recognize the symbols. On the night … Continue reading
Of Marriage and Curses
Adam is a lazy jerk. The typical masculine failing is clearly revealed in the Genesis narrative. Adam was lazy. It’s not as if he was unaware of the Serpent’s presence in the Garden, or that he didn’t know about their … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam, God's Garden, marriage, natural world, psychology, scripture, spirituality
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Fruitless Shepherding
There is no accounting for some people’s tastes. When I was a kid, a very popular rock song was “Spirit in the Sky” (YouTube link). The guy who wrote it was mocking the gospel message. However, the fellow who programmed … Continue reading
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Tagged Fruits of the Spirit, leadership, propaganda, religion, scripture, spirituality, western christianity
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Wandering Stick
Whatever happened to desiring moral dominance? First, a brief lesson in biblical Hebrew expression. The terms “rod” and “staff” are roughly synonymous. When you read the expression — “thy rod and thy staff” — it refers to a single object, … Continue reading
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Tagged ANE, Anglo-Saxon, civilization, game, Hebrew expression, moral imperatives, scripture, Two Realms, Western mythology
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Bits and Pieces 17
At various times you’ll see modern Judaizers. After two millennia they are still at it, trying to drag Christians back under the Talmud. They don’t like the academic label “Judaizers” and claim various other terms, but it changes nothing. The … Continue reading
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Tagged browsers, compsec, computers, covenant of moses, hebrew culture, Judaizers, mortality, mysticism, scripture
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But, You Said…
The words are easily less important than tone, context and delivery. That’s the whole point. I’m sure you’ve heard someone say this in the most nerve-grating way. That or, “No, you said…” If the way it comes across stirs anything … Continue reading
Psalm 12
Some days it feels like your world has tumbled into the pits of Hell. Hyperbole is a common feature of the dramatic and symbolic Hebrew narrative. David begins with a common cry equivalent to our modern “God help us!” Have … Continue reading
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Tagged King David, oppression, propaganda, Psalms, scripture
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