Dignoscentia

This is one of those psalms where the NJB footnotes prove very useful. From them, we are able to see that it is a pilgrimage song used by those on the way to Jerusalem. Even more, from the reference to “early rain” in verse 6, we can ascertain that it was likely used during the […]

Although I had a couple of Mormon friends over the years, something always bothered me about their religion, and it’s this: why do they have to have a different Bible? Why do they insist that Christ visited the US when there is absolutely no Biblical proof for it? Even though their family values are great, […]

It’s not often that my entire post is made up of a quote, but I really wanted to post this. The author is Joe Crews. You may or may not have heard of him. He was a good Christian man, a prolific writer, and the founder of Amazing Facts. Here’s what he wrote about our […]

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As we all prepare for Christmas and are busy buying gifts, making food, deserts and planning parties, let us take a moment to remember the greatest gift of all, the reason for the season. In a manger in Bethlehem, a little more than 2,000 years ago, a little baby was born to a virgin mother. […]

Apparently addressed to Solomon, this psalm sounds more like it’s written about the Messiah. Since its official interpretation isn’t sure, I’ll address both possible meanings.
If this is indeed meant for Solomon, as the byline indicates, it’s blasphemous. It endows an earthly ruler with Godly qualities. A mere man cannot “endure, age after age” (verse 5). […]

The prayer of a down and out man is recorded in this psalm. It is a lament, where the author recounts the injustices done to him because of his steadfast belief in God, and asks God for divine rescue, as well as retribution against his enemies. The NJB calls this a Messianic psalm, but I […]