We have previously noted the usage of a phrase in the Bible, the children of belial, or in a literal translation, children of worthlessness. We've considered the enormity of such a description, if true, when applied to an individual - but is there any way to be able to spot a 'worthless' person? You could... Continue Reading →
Matthew 11:14b – This is Elijah
"And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come." Previously we had a look at the first part of what Jesus said. Let's now look at the second. What was it that Jesus was offering to those listening? He was offering a key of understanding. 'This is Elias' is a... Continue Reading →
Ecclesiastes 1:10 – Why History Matters
"Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us." I was asked once by someone what it was that I found so interesting about studying history (incidentally, I quite enjoy history, especially ancient Rome, but a great variety of other... Continue Reading →
Matthew 11:14a – The Will of Man
" And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come."Matthew 11:14 Jesus has been talking in the preceding verses concerning John the Baptist with some high praise of his ministry. After stating that all the law and prophets had prophesied until John, He makes a short statement that if one... Continue Reading →
Unveiling Lot – The Gates of Sodom
In the opening to the key story of Lot, there is a short sentence that sets the stage and tells us quite a bit about Lot. Genesis 19:1 "and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom:" There are generally two opinions as to why Lot sat in the gate of Sodom. We will be rebutting... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:19 – Intimacy
"Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved." The end of the prayer is now here. And for the third time, this request is uttered: Turn us again, O God, cause Thy face to shine, and we shall be saved!' Needless to say, as a... Continue Reading →
Unveiling Lot – Welcome to Sodom
Now we come to the meat of the story of Lot. Up till this point, Lot has really been a side character, but for this chapter, and this chapter alone he suddenly takes the stage for a brief moment in time. It's not specified how much time has passed between Lot's rescue by Abraham and... Continue Reading →
The Children of Belial – part 1
First appearing in Deuteronomy 13:13, there is a phrase that appears some 16 times in the King James Version, while the original word appears 27 times all up. That phrase is 'of belial'. Whether it's children, daughter, sons, or men - they are described as 'of belial'. The literal translation is 'without profit' or 'worthlessness'.... Continue Reading →
It was Good for Me – Psalms 119:71
Psa 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. In the longest chapter of the Bible is found this fascinating statement: it was good for me that I have been afflicted. In our hedonistic, self-centered world, what a strange thought that must be! If only we... Continue Reading →
Psalms 80:18
"So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name." The word for 'So will we not go back' is 'sug' meaning properly, to flinch, that is, to go back, retreat. In this we see an important aspect of the heart of the Psalmist. He understands that if... Continue Reading →
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