1 Kings Chapter 10 – Of what value are riches and honour to our God?
This chapter speaks of the peak of king Solomon’s fame and fortune – the prominence of his reign, incontestable God-given wisdom and immeasurable wealth. At this juncture, king Solomon had the world, all its splendour and authorities,…
2 Samuel Chapter 22 – The Love of The Lord Our God; Our Everlasting Refuge, Rock & Deliverer
The lyrics of this song of deliverance are a splitting image of that of Psalm 18. However, where these 2 songs differ are in their respective contexts and sentiments. Psalm 18 was a royal Psalm adapted from…
2 Samuel Chapter 1
2 Samuel picks up where 1 Samuel left off – the gruesome, undignified and tragic death of king Saul, his three sons and his reign, followed by the long-awaited ascent of David to the throne. Throughout most…
Ruth Chapter 4
Alas, we have come to the end of yet another book. However, in stark contrast with the way the book of Judges concluded, loosely likened to the warmth of an embrace after a rough day, the book…
Judges Chapter 4
Short Note on the Book of Judges – The time of Judges was a dark and sinful one, a time when ‘everyone did what was right in (their) own eyes’ (Judges 21: 25), a time when ‘the…
James Chapter 3
James’ writing style is almost a literal product of his 2 main influences: Jesus’ teachings about life and the kingdom of God (Sermon on the Mount – Matthew 5 – 7) and Biblical wisdom from the book…
Psalm Chapter 96
Psalm Context – Predominant themes that summarise the book of Psalms – Torah & Messiah, Lament & Praise, Faith & Hope There are many poems in the Book of Psalms. However, they can be grouped into 2…
Jude
Bible Passage: Jude “Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.” – Ephesians 4: 25 Jude’s edgy brevity communicates the urgency of his notion…
Ecclesiastes 3
Bible Passage: Ecclesiastes 3 Time changes a lot of things, too many things. Many people I know have cultivated the habit of planning ahead in order to be sure that they know what they are doing with…