A Tried and Tested Stone
October 20, 2021
Isaiah 28
"Therefore thus says Lord Yahweh, 'Behold, I am founding/establishing in Zion, a stone (אֶבֶן), a tried and tested (בֹּ֫חַן) stone (אֶבֶן), a scarce/precious/valuable (יָקָר) cornerstone (פִּנָּה), the laying of a foundation stone (מוּסָד)....
The Torah Is in His Heart
October 14, 2021
Psalm 37
"The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom (חָכְמָה), and his tongue speaks justice (מִשְׁפָּט). The Torah/instruction (תּוֹרָה) of his God is in his heart/inner self (לֵב). His steps do not slip." - Psalm 37:30-31As Christians, we are called to comm...
The Righteous Never Abandoned
October 13, 2021
Psalm 37
"I [David] have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous abandoned or his children begging for bread. He is ever lending generously, and his children become a blessing (בְּרָכָה)." - Psalm 37:25-26
Averil and I have been pondering over this psalm...
Stronghold in the Time of Trouble
October 12, 2021
Psalm 37
"The salvation/help/deliverance (תְּשׁוּעָה) of the righteous (צַדִּיק) is from Yahweh. He is their mountain stronghold/refuge/fortress (מָעוֹז) in the time of trouble/distress/anxiety (צָרָה). Yahweh helps them and delivers them. He delivers them...
Let's Slow Down
October 11, 2021
Submission on COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Bill (No 2)
Comments
I have four major concerns with this bill. The first has to do with the expiry date in 2023. Given this bill would give extraordinarily broad police powers based on the decisions of a few individuals, the bill’s expiry date should be shortened to six months from p...
Don't Let Yourself Get Excited
October 11, 2021
Psalm 37
"Don’t let yourself get excited (חרה) because of evildoers. Be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb. ...Be still before Yahweh and wait patiently for him. Don’t get excited (חרה) over the one who prospers ...
Their Hearts Are Far From Me
October 8, 2021
Isaiah 29
"And the Lord (אָדוֹן) said, 'Because this people [Judah] draw near with their mouth and honour me with their lips, while their hearts/inner selves/intentions (לֵב) are far from me, and their fear/honour (ירא) of me is a commandment taught by men, therefore behol...
A Valuable Cornerstone
October 7, 2021
Isaiah 28
"Therefore thus says Lord Yahweh, 'Behold, I am founding/establishing in Zion, a stone (אֶבֶן), a tried and tested (בֹּ֫חַן) stone, a valuable (יָקָר) cornerstone (פִּנָּה), a sure foundation (מוּסָד). Whoever believes/has trust (אמן) will no...
Leviathan Punished
October 6, 2021
Isaiah 27
"In that day Yahweh with his hard, great, and strong sword (חֶ֫רֶב) will punish (פקד) Leviathan (לִוְיָתָן) [Satan] the fleeing serpent (נָחָשׁ), Leviathan the twisting serpent (נָחָשׁ), and he will slay the dragon (תַּנִּין) that is in ...
Perfect Peace
October 5, 2021
Isaiah 26
"In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong/fortified/well-founded (עֹז) city [Zion]. He [Yahweh] sets up salvation (יְשׁוּעָה) as walls and bulwarks. Open the gates, that the righteous nation [the remnant of Israel] that keeps fait...
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