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Category: Old Testament

The Old Testament reveals God’s creation, covenant with Israel, and redemptive plan through promises, laws, prophecies, and worship. It foreshadows Christ as the fulfillment of God’s promises, showcasing His faithfulness, justice, and mercy amid humanity’s sin and longing for salvation. Its narratives, poetry, and prophecies point to Christ’s coming kingdom.

  • Ecclesiastes 4 Commentary

    In Ecclesiastes 4 and 5 the Preacher wants to talk to us about the following subjects: 1) Oppression, 2) Work, 3) Companionship, 4) Wisdom, 5) God, 6) Riches, and 7) Enjoying life.

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  • Ecclesiastes 3 Meaning Commentary

    Now, as we move on to chapter 3 for our Ecclesiastes 3 Meaning article, it seems like God gets back out of the picture again. He isn’t mentioned in the first 8 verses. And yet I think the message of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 is still fairly positive. In these verses we see time viewed from a…

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  • Ecclesiastes 2 Commentary Summary

    Welcome to this Ecclesiastes 2 Commentary! Based on how we finished Ecclesiastes 1, we might think – Ah! What about wealth and pleasure? Good times! Let’s explore that possibility in Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. Summary So, Qoheleth gives his summary in advance of what he found when he sought meaning in wealth in Ecclesiastes 2:1. Mirth and pleasure –…

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  • Psalm 20 Meaning

    Let’s consider Psalm 20 meaning. Psalm 20 is a very positive, upbeat kind of psalm – even though it shares some characteristics with lament psalms. And typically – as you know – lament psalms aren’t really upbeat. But this one is. Psalm 20 MeaningMy Experience In fact, I can recall a time when I was…

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  • Ecclesiastes 1 Meaning Commentary Summary

    Ecclesiastes 1 Commentary: First of all, let’s discover what the message of the book of Ecclesiastes is. What is the book about in a nutshell? Everything is Meaningless Let’s look at what the text says. How’s this for a cheery optimistic start in Ecclesiastes 1:2? Vanity of vanities! Vanity of vanities. All is vanity. Wait, vanity? Yes. Breath.…

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  • Psalm 18 Commentary

    Turn to Psalm 18. Psalm 18 Commentary: Genre Throughout our series in the Psalms, we’ve often been reminded of the fact that a majority of the psalms are in the lament genre. And we all know now that lament psalms are known for their depiction of the psalmist’s enemies – how truly evil they are, what…

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  • Psalm 17 8 Meaning

    Now, David follows up his statement of confidence in his own innocence with some requests to God in verses 6 through 8. Particularly, David asks for protection – based on God’s loyal covenant love. Let’s read verses 6 through 8. 6 I have called upon thee,for thou wilt hear me, O God:incline thine ear unto…

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