Psalm 105 and 106 go together, but since both are lenthy, I’ll keep them separate. Studying history is important. Especially, when it comes to HIStory — God’s Story — Israel’s History. Recalling all the wonderful things,…

We can’t say we weren’t warned! Jesus warned us! In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus said that one of the signs of the last days would be “as in the days of Noah”. This is recorded…

The 9th of Av, also known as Tisha B’Av is the 9th day of the Hebrew month of Av. The Hebrew calendar is lunar, while most of the world uses a solar, Gregorian calendar. In 2024,…

Psalm 104 praises our Creator God and His power encompassing everything from creation to justice. With only His Words, He spoke creation into being. He controls life AND death. Everything we see comes from God. It…

Psalm 103 is one of my favorite psalms! It’s all about praising the Lord for all He’s done for us. There’s a beautiful hymn, “Bless the Lord, O My Soul” which I’ve shared at the bottom….

Though the Druze people group isn’t a major world religion, I felt they needed a blog post because they unfortunately are in Breaking News headlines. Who are they? What do they believe? Where did the Druze…

Psalm 102 is not just poetry, it’s prophecy. It very well describes what is going on in Israel today. This psalm was probably written at the time of Jerusalem’s destruction by Babylon on the 9th of…

Some say there are 7 covenants in the Bible, but actually, there are 8! Since the beginning, God has desired a relationship with humans. Naturally, because He gave people free will, we kept breaking the relationships….

Living a life of integrity isn’t easy. Given that, in Psalm 101, King David gives us a prayer and a list that we can easily follow with the help of the Holy Spirit. Let’s dig in……

Psalm 100 is the last of the “Royal Psalms” — 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99, proclaiming God’s reign over the earth. It calls for everyone, of all ages, to praise the lord and shout…

When we’re in trouble, we are usually so caught up in the problem(s) that we forget to cry to the Lord for help. Psalm 99, another Royal Psalm along with Psalms 93, 95, 96, 97, 98,…

Another Royal Psalm, like 93, 95, 96, 97 – 100, praises Jesus, Our Lord and Savior! It tells us that He reveals His righteousness to every nation. How does He do that? Let’s dig in… Psalm…

As another one of the “Royal Psalms” (93, 95, 96 – 100), its 2 main parts proclaim: God Reigns and God is Righteous. It culminates with “Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose…

Psalm 96 is another one of the Royal Psalms (Psalms 93, 95-100) that speak of God’s sovereignty over the earth. Looking around the world today, one can easily conclude that it’s all out of control. Therefore,…

How do you listen for the Voice of God? Do you have a hardened heart? Do you feel far from the Lord? Praying Psalm 95 will help… Let’s dig in… Psalm 95 1 Come, let us sing…

What do you do when you see people doing evil, injustice, or doing the wrong thing? You remember Psalm 94. It’s an “Imprecatory Psalm” or one where the psalmist “curses” enemies, the wicked, and evil people….

Traditional Christian and Catholic liturgical calendars put Pentecost 50 days after Easter. Which, as I wrote in this post, was almost a month away from the Jewish Passover. In 2024, Pentecost Sunday is May 19. The…

Psalm 93, like Psalms 95-100, is considered one of the “Royal Psalms,” or “Coronation Psalms.” They honor the coming Jewish Messiah and we know Him as King Jesus! It’s short and sweet and it was a…

Lineage was important to the Jews of Jesus’ time. Sadly, these Mothers are often overlooked as people skip the boring list of names in the first chapter of Matthew. Therefore, here we’ll celebrate the moms, their…

After the October 7th, 2023, Massacre when Hamas Terrorists infiltrated and brutally murdered over 1,200 mostly innocent civilians in Israel, I was moved to watch several documentaries and historical movies about World War II and the…

Psalm 92 is a praise song/prayer, written by a godly psalmist. What does being “godly” mean? How do you live a “godly life”? Let’s dig in… Psalm 92 A psalm. A song to be sung on…

Undoubtedly, antisemitism and hatred are on the rise all over the world. So much so, that I can no longer ignore it. Apparently, many people are ignoring it. I pray that as you read this, the…

The Jewish Spring Festival of Passover was an integral part of Jesus’ last days as a living human on earth. Most Christians and Catholics honor it as part of Holy Week — Holy or Maundy Thursday…

On Saturday, April 13, Iran attacked Israel. Many are saying it was a miracle from God that 99% of the missiles were intercepted and only one child was hurt from falling shrapnel. This shows that we…

Psalm 90 is a psalm written by Moses, probably composed toward the end of his life after spending 40 years wandering through the desert. It’s a beautiful song and while it praises God, it also offers…

God keeps His Promises! In Psalm 89, the psalmist sings of the promise of an enduring successor, an everlasting throne, an eternal kingdom. He praises God because He will send us the Lord of lords and…

Between Jesus’ Resurrection and Pentecost, there were 40 days of awe, wonder, discovery, and impatience. Put yourself in the sandals of the Disciples. How would you feel? What would you do? Who would you tell? Where…

One thing is for sure, without the Resurrection, we have no hope! Yes, Jesus defeated sin when He absorbed our sins on the cross. However, His defeat of DEATH was the world-changing, life-changing, hope-giving miracle that…

We call it “Good Friday”, but the story is far from good or nice. The “Good” part is the WHY. Why did an innocent man get a death sentence? Why did Jesus have to suffer torture?…