From beginning to end, Psalm 62 is a song about trusting in God. David wrote this song from the perspective of a person under attack, and he lists a variety of forces that might lead him to fear. Evil …
This proverb comes at the conclusion of a series of ten related proverbs in chapter 29 (verses 16-27). The first half of this section (verses 16-21) recommends that a young person be faithful both in his household and public …
This verse is the crucial point of connection between the first four verses of Philippians 2, which exhort us to follow Christ’s example, and verses 6-11, which describe the wondrous work of Christ for us. Just as Christ took …
At the end of chapter 51, God responds to the accusation that Israel’s troubles are the result of him “falling asleep” and failing to protect them. On the contrary, God declares that it is Israel that has been asleep, …
In the Old Testament, the people of Israel consistently complained against God. The doubted his provision, presence, and providence. Paul here writes that New Testament believers are children of God just like the people of Israel in the Old …
Paul captures two central themes from all his letters in this short verse. First, our salvation comes from being “in Christ.” All those who have been justified by faith have been united to Christ and therefore have full communion …
