The context for Psalm 69 is David’s struggles with what appear to be physical enemies, i.e. those who oppose and continually attack him. Can we consider the situation of someone dealing with the circumstances of life as the physical enemy with many darts and arrows being slung to tear down and wear down that person? …
Posts Categorized: Bible commentary
Romans 2:11 – God Shows No Partiality
If you’ve been watching the culture and hearing those around us decry the sins of man – if you believed them – you would certainly think that God shows partiality. Of what sin am I speaking? Really, just one. The sin of whiteness. Oh, my. Do you know what “the third rail” is when someone…
Romans 1:30-31 – Ruthless Inventors of Evil
In this time of COVID and the formulation of compounds that masquerade as vaccines, those of us who are watching are learning much. In fact, we’re learning more than most of us ever cared to know. On my part, I’ve gained more medical knowledge and information about the human body than I previously knew. It…
Psalm 59:2 – Those Who Work Evil
The inscription of Psalm 59 immediately made me think of that which has begun in certain U.S. states and is certain to spread like wildfire. The pertinent phrase of the inscription says: … of David, when Saul sent men to watch his house in order to kill him. In this current climate of panic porn…
Psalm 58:11 – A God Who Judges the Earth
Psalm 58 brings two worlds together. It speaks of the spiritual realm where demonic entities work against the things of God, and of the earth where men rage against the Lord. Both will come to utter destruction. David was not ignorant of these separate places and how they worked in conjunction with each other. He…
Psalm 50:16 – To the Wicked God Says
The rise of evil is palpable in the world. Satan knows that his time is at hand, and he must do everything possible to thwart God’s purposes. If he doesn’t, Satan fully understands that he is destined for the Lake of Fire for all eternity. When Adam and Eve sinned, they gave to the serpent…