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It all starts here.
The account of John beautifully begins with the same three words as the Old Testament book Genesis, "In the beginning."
Say hello to John
Who is Jesus? part 1 "John's Gospel, one verse at a time," was the title of a discussion on the Ship of Fools website in the early 2000s. I am not going to go as slowly as that, and I will take breaks. An AI-generated image of the Gospel of John What I intend to …
The song of Moses?
Psalms not in the Psalter The 10 songs: Song 2 These are the 10 songs of Judaism. Among them, two are found in the Psalter, and one is the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs, which I plan to delve into separately. It's also important to note that the last song, the Song of …
Psalm 150: A celebration of praise
"A person's entire soul must be dedicated toward one goal: praising GOD!
Psalm 149: Unveiling the Message of Praise, Protection, and Justice
Using Psalm 149 as an excuse for military action is completely unjustifiable.
Psalm 148: All of Creation Praise the Lord
Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid and they include a long love song for God's laws. The final 5 Psalms are songs of praise believed to have been written to be sung at the dedication of the second temple. Three of the final five psalms, Psalms 146, …
Psalm 146: Get un-bent
If you let it, the Bible can be subversive. Especially if you are open to the Holy Spirit leading you. Sometimes, when you have expectations of where you think the Bible is going, the Bible seems to subvert itself.
Psalm 137: Hope Amidst Harrowing Memory
Psalm 137 is different; it reflects on remembered history. While the tragic events of the murder of Jewish and Babylonian babies, and the joy of their murderers, may not be explicitly mentioned in the Bible, it seems highly likely that these events are remembered by the returnees. The enduring power of memory, even of distressing events, serves as a guiding light of hope for the future.
Psalm 136: Everlasting Love
Psalms in Book 5 affirm that God does answer prayer, God's promises are valid and they include a long love song for God's laws. The Great Hallel is a name given to Psalm 136, but sometimes extended to include Psalms 135 and 137. These three songs link the songs of ascents (songs to be sung …
Making an ass of myself 