Nehemiah 1-3

Now, I'm not entirely clear on why the wall wasn't rebuilt after the temple. Did they just not have explicit permission to rebuild anything more of the city than the wall and they were too afraid to do so? It would make sense. They were surrounded by some pretty nasty people. I only wonder because … Continue reading Nehemiah 1-3 →

Proverbs 1-3 Psalm 147

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Trust in the Lord with all you heart. Lean not unto your own understanding. I don't think we're supposed to be cowering in fear the way we tend think of fear, but, yeah. God is the creator of all things, commands his creation at will. … Continue reading Proverbs 1-3 Psalm 147 →

Isaiah 9-12 Psalm 111

So this passage has some of the most beautiful prophecies concerning Christ, both his advent and I’m pretty sure his second coming as well. After all, the curse wasn’t lifted from the predators of the Earth during Christ’s ministry. I can’t say I’m an expert by any stretch of the imagination. The language in these … Continue reading Isaiah 9-12 Psalm 111 →