A Stone’s Throw Away

The Bible’s rocks and stones have come up in my previous studies here and there, but there’s still more mystery on which to meditate. A while back, I considered the interplay between iron and rock. Ironwork was considered the work and weapon of the enemies of God (Ex. 20:25, Jdgs 1:19, 1 Kgs 6:7, 2 SamContinue reading “A Stone’s Throw Away”

The Word of the Lord came

In Genesis 1, the Triune God speaks the world into existence as His Spirit hovers over the surface of the waters. King David brings the Creation account into sharper focus, declaring, “by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host” (Ps. 33:6). I’ve written already about the breathContinue reading “The Word of the Lord came”

Hezekiah and the Thing That Came About Suddenly

I have been reading and rereading the two books of Chronicles, somewhat reluctantly, if I’m being honest. Isn’t Chronicles just a summary of the books of Kings? Harrumph. Yet here I am reading along, minding my own business, being rather sulky and whatnot, when just like that, in 2 Chronicles 29, “the people rejoiced overContinue reading “Hezekiah and the Thing That Came About Suddenly”

Tomorrow’s Bread, Today

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father which art in heaven,(1.1) Hallowed be thy name. (1.2) Thy kingdom come. (1.3) Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. ⭐ Give us this day our daily bread. ⭐(3.3) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (3.2) And lead us not into temptation,Continue reading “Tomorrow’s Bread, Today”