Posts Categorized: Jesus

Psalm 20:7 – Some Trust in Horses

In psalm after psalm we see that David exhibited his faith in the Lord.  Although in his descriptions, we understand that he faced many difficulties, from enemies that pursued him to those who betrayed him.  Yet, the common theme throughout the psalms David wrote is his believing loyalty to Yahweh. Men rose up on every…

Psalm 18:41 – He Did Not Answer

What do you think when you hear or read non-believers tell someone that their thoughts are with them? Do you think that does anyone any good? I don’t. David in Psalm 17:1 calls out to God: Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry!     Give ear to my prayer from lips free of…

Acts 18:17 – They Beat Him

Those who hate God and His Word often resort to violence to maintain their sense of moral superiority. David wrote about such men. Paul and those with him who spoke the truth of the Gospel encountered them. They are a gathering force today. We who know the Lord are an ever-increasing minority. David described such…

Acts 17:30 – Times of Ignorance

At one point in his ministry travels, Paul went to Athens, Greece and was on his own without any of his brothers in Christ.  As he wandered around the city, he saw that most, if not all, of the people in the city worshiped pagan gods.  The demonic spirits had worked long and hard to…

Psalm 7:14 – The Wicked Man Conceives Evil

Some days when we read God’s Word, He gives us a principle, then provides an example – all this in two very different texts, yet orchestrated for our benefit. King David often wrote of evil men, their folly, and their ultimate destination far from God.  Through the wisdom God blessed David with, he gave us…