This verse is part of Paul’s broader discussion about living according to our new status in Christ rather than our old status in sinful Adam. Jesus calls us to put to death the old person and live as befits our […]

Psalm 46 is a song of lament. The psalmist confesses that God is our “refuge and strength” and an “ever-present help” in the midst of trouble (verse 1). The psalm’s primary theme is that God’s presence with us brings protection. […]

This verse concludes and summarizes the work of God on the first six days of creation and sets the stage for the day of rest that follows in the following verses. God acknowledges the goodness of his creation six times, […]

Psalm 43 is a song of lament. The psalmist employs the language of the courtroom to cry out to God for help as he “pleads his cause” against his enemies. In this verse the psalmist recognizes that only the sacrifice […]

John explicitly sets Jesus speech’ against the backdrop of the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles.  During this feast candles were lit to commemorate and signify the pillar of fire that led the people of Israel through the wilderness following their escape […]