Psalms: Blessings renown

Cover to Cover Reading: Psalms 66-69 Focus: Psalm 67 In Jewish theology, there is an aspect of their understanding of God’s blessing which is fascinating. However, even in Jewish thought, blessings are often seen as God’s gift and pleasure for the recipients. We are blessed because God sees…

Psalms: praise, praise, praise!

Cover to Cover Reading: Psalms 45-50 Focus: Psalm 47 One of the curiosities of modern Christianity is the aspect of worship. Indeed, most religions have an aspect of worship, but they are often solemn and reserved. The images often associated with worship are rituals, chants, ceremonies, liturgies, etc. However, worship…

David: a share in God’s blessing

Cover to Cover Reading: 1 Samuel 30:1-31:13 Focus: 1 Samuel 30:21-25 At a concert, there is a lot of work that goes on to put on a great show. More than just the conductor and the musicians, there is the sound technicians, the stage team, the lighting…