Tag Archives: Hebrew Mysticism

Proverbs 16 (Part 2)

Posted on August 12, 2015 by ehurst

(Divided into two posts because it’s long.) 17. The way of the upright is to turn away from evil; he who keeps his way guards his way. This is simply a flawed translation, rendering three different words as “way.” It … Continue reading →

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Proverbs 16 (Part 1)

Posted on August 12, 2015 by ehurst

(Divided into two posts because it’s long.) This chapter addresses divine sovereignty from the unique worldview of a mystical Hebrew mind, fully aware of the complexity of human nature. 1. The ordering of the heart in man, and the answer … Continue reading →

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Psalm 34

Posted on January 24, 2015 by ehurst

It can seem at times that David’s songs are awfully repetitious. Consider that virtually every one of them represents some adventure David went through or something that left a major impression on him. In this case, we are told that … Continue reading →

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Psalm 22

Posted on November 1, 2014 by ehurst

Christians have long recognized this as the Crucifixion Psalm. It’s not as if David necessarily foresaw precisely that form of torture and execution. Each item is recognized as a form of suffering, and David runs together all the different images … Continue reading →

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A Psychology of Evangelism

Posted on September 7, 2014 by ehurst

Clinging to Western rationalism in religious matters is tantamount to wallowing in the Fall. You can read English translations of the Bible through Western lenses and find frantic assertions that you absolutely must organize resources and invade other countries with … Continue reading →

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What I Am Working On

Posted on August 22, 2014 by ehurst

This is one of those things where you are tagged by someone you know. Jay DiNitto passed the torch to answer a few questions and I agreed to it. It didn’t hurt that he offered a flattering compliment, too. 1. … Continue reading →

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Politics Is Death

Posted on February 10, 2014 by ehurst

We have no stake in the politics of this world. We have nothing to gain by using political force, even when it’s truly popular and democratic in nature. Rallying the troops is utterly inimical to Christ. The church was never … Continue reading →

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