Asaph asked God two questions in verses 1 and three more in verses 10-11; the verses in between are concealed, pain-provoked complaints. Asaph is having a crisis of faith. He does not hold back. He vomits his soul. Anger, heartache, fear, guilt, and embarrassment intertwine with doubt, denial, logic, and faith. God’s silence is always […]
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Psalm 72:8-11. He Will Rule. Today’s BDBD.
The verses in this stanza are prophecies of the coming Messiah, the promised eternal anointed King, the Son of the Most High God, Christ Jesus. Jesus began establishing his kingdom by preaching, “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:14) When Jesus comes again, he will rule from sea […]
Psalm 72:5-7. He Will Come Down. Today’s BDBD.
The psalm moves from Solomon’s reign to the coming reign of the eternal son promised to David through the prophet Nathan, Jesus, the anointed King (Messiah). Jesus’ kingdom endures long as the sun and moon shine. Upon his first coming he gave us his words of truth and salvation. Upon his second coming evil people […]
Psalm 72:1-4. Anointing King Jesus. Today’s BDBD.
The last psalm of Book II “concludes the prayers of David, son of Jesse”, per verse 20 of this psalm. Other psalms by David exist (i.e., 86, 101, 103, 109, 110, 122, 124, 131, 133, 138-145, Hezekiah’s collection, etc.), which apparently were not considered prayer-psalms by those who assembled the book of Psalms. The prayer […]
Psalm 71:22-24. Praise in Song with Musical Instruments and Vocal. Today’s BDBD.
The last stanza ends in a decision to praise the Holy One of Israel in song with harp, lyre, and choir. David would be the lead singer. The reason for the joyous shouts is the righteous acts of the Lord. Those who wanted to harm him have been put to shame and confusion, an answer […]
Luke 4:3b-4 is today’s BDBD. If You Are…
The devil’s challenge to Jesus’ position was because days earlier the Father said at Jesus’ baptism concerning Jesus, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (3:22) The devil was clouding the real issue of the source of life and authority by provoking Jesus’ pride. Jesus had nothing to prove […]
Luke 3:22b is today’s BDBD. Jesus, the Son of God.
“You are my Son…” was the Father’s voice from heaven. Jesus own assertion and intimation indicate that references to Him as Son of God can be traced to Jesus Himself. At the center of Jesus identity in the fourth Gospel is His divine state as Son (John 10:36). Jesus conceived of His divine state as […]
Luke 3:2b-3a is today’s BDBD. Simple and Practical Faith.
Luke records that John’s ministry was “in the desert…around the Jordan (River)”. John lived and travelled within a region that was often travelled by Jews going to and from Galilee and Jerusalem. The gospel can be preached anywhere, even in the desert. God will send those he has chosen to those who preach the gospel. […]
