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Psalm 119: He 33-40

Posted on October 22, 2016 by ehurst

Here we have a prayer for conviction. The psalmist cries out for God to build a desire and sense of divine necessity. The initial mention here of teaching uses a Hebrew word that paints a picture of pouring out something, … Continue reading →

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Pray to Prophesy

Posted on October 19, 2016 by ehurst

“Is Saul among the prophets, too?” (1 Samuel 19:19-24) Take note here that Samuel the prophet and High Priest was hosting a School of the Prophets. In 2 Kings 2 we learn that Elijah later revived the academy for prophets. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119: Daleth 25-32

Posted on October 15, 2016 by ehurst

In this octet is the Way of Strength, as the word for “road” is used repeatedly. The psalmist complains of a human frailty he finds all too obvious. The first line refers not to some kind of desire, but that … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of Joy

Posted on October 12, 2016 by ehurst

I continue revising my book about the Gospels. In regards to Matthew 9, one of the things I wrote was: Why should the Lamb of God neglect the observance of ritual fasting? The Law of Moses called for one annual … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119: Beth 9-16

Posted on October 1, 2016 by ehurst

This is the Path of Purity. The Hebrew word translated “cleanse” approaches the concept of moral transparency. How does a younger fellow allow others to see God through his life? In every generation, the young seldom give it much thought, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119: Aleph

Posted on September 24, 2016 by ehurst

Westerners get the impression the Hebrews weren’t too good at math, but that has more to do with a different attitude about when and where math matters. At 176 verses, this is the longest chapter in the Bible, and with … Continue reading →

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Mountain of Hearts

Posted on September 19, 2016 by ehurst

It was beautiful weather today but I couldn’t go riding. I had to wait for some kind of periodic mass maintenance at our apartments today; they wanted someone home because there’s a bit of risk involved in using their pass … Continue reading →

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Psalm 117

Posted on September 10, 2016 by ehurst

Some people find significance in the observation that this is the middle chapter in the entire Protestant canon, and also the shortest chapter. In a few manuscripts it is considered part of either the previous or succeeding psalms, but there … Continue reading →

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Psalm 114

Posted on August 20, 2016 by ehurst

This is the second of the “Hallel Psalms” sung before the Passover meal. In Hebrew, this is the lyrical equivalent of a powerful appetizer — it is very small and simple, yet dense in satisfying flavor. These few brief words … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Darkness 04

Posted on August 14, 2016 by ehurst

On the one hand, we recognize that the typical Western Christian image of demons is comical, and tragically misguided. The popular mythology of “spiritual warfare” is a big joke to Satan. It’s another distraction that keeps folks from paying attention … Continue reading →

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