In this short devotional, we see the first mention in the Bible of the covenant of grace, and then it is contrasted with the Noahic covenant. An interesting little read! From Beautiful Christian Life……………….
Tag: The Old Testament
This is a very interesting excerpt from the Theology of Work Bible Commentary. In this section on Genesis 9, I took note of the deeper Hebrew meaning for the word “rainbow.” I think you will find it interesting! From theologyofwork.org…………….
This particular name for God technically refers to a place — a redeemed Jerusalem in the Book of Ezekiel — rather than an actual title for God. But it is so closely associated with The LORD and His presence and character that it might as well be a name for Him. From AnnSpangler.com………………….
Yahweh Shammah — The Lord Is There
The character of Elihu in the Book of Job is mysterious. He seemingly comes out of nowhere; he rails at Job for several chapters, and then disappears, and is not mentioned by God at the end. This article looks at this strange person. From Knowable Word…………….
This wonderful prophecy is mentioned in a number of Christmas hymns and carols, but this article goes into some depth to explain the importance of this messianic prophecy in the Book of Isaiah. From zondervanacademic.com……………………
In another article in his ongoing series on the Book of Ecclesiastes, minister and biblical counselor Jared Ingle looks at Chapter 10, contrasting the heart of the fool with that of the wise man. From Patheos.com…………………
Another article in an ongoing series on the Old Testament Book of Ecclesiastes. In this sampling, the author focuses on the lessons of the importance of community, taken from Chapter 4 of Ecclesiastes. From Jared Ingle……………….
Here is another article in the ongoing series on the Book of Ecclesiastes. In this segment, the author addresses those in authority over us here on earth, and how that coincides with God’s authority over that earthly authority. From Jared Ingle………………
Another in an occasional series of articles on the Book of Ecclesiastes. In this one, we are now in Chapter 4, and the focus is on work, and the Preacher/Teacher claims how valuable work is for our lives. From Jared Ingle…………………
Just as a flag waving in the distance on the battlefield could be a rallying point and a source of encouragement and even bravery, so is our God! From author Ann Spangler………………
Yahweh Nissi — The Lord My Banner
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