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121 | Psalms of Lament | Psalm | Just Read Mark | 122318 | ||
Exciting! I love that quote about the end of 56. May God train our hearts to be so fiercely honest in prayer, and then to find such trust at the end.... Psalm 120 still seems a lament to me. While it does begin with praise for God's listening ear, this fits with "address," part of a lament --- for these psalms begin with an acknowlegment of who the person is praying TO. ... in this case, to God who listens to our distressed cries. There is confidence about what God will do ("what shall be done to you, you false tongue?") --- but the psalm still leaves the supplicant living amid warring and godless folk. "Woe to me." Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent -- a mini-psalter within the psalter, that was used as pilgrims journeyed to the Temple. So, the lament causes the writer to leave Kedar, and move toward the joy of Jerusalem (psalm 134, or 135). Have you read Eugene Peterson's book on these Psalms, called "A Long Obedience in the Same Direction?" I enjoyed that a lot. I find the Psalter quite long, without a sustained narrative to hold it together; therefore grouping them in different ways helps me to sink my teeth in better. Thanks for your posts. They are pointing me back into the Word. JRM |
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122 | Psalms of Lament | Psalm | Just Read Mark | 122286 | ||
What does Westermann mean by "double wish"? | ||||||
123 | Psalms of Lament | Psalm | Just Read Mark | 122285 | ||
Thanks, Tim. I will look at this structure, with the Psalms you mention. There are other Psalms of complaint that don't fit this pattern. A Psalm that I find very biting, has spoken my cry to God, is 120. It seems unusual to me -- so personal, so vivid -- but it certainly seems a lament. Would you classify it that way? Another Psalm I've been looking at is 56. In this case, I think it fits the "individual" pattern perfectly. Very cool. The switch from a vow of praise, to the praising for God's accomplished act is an amazing conclusion to these texts: there is much to learn from that! Yours JRM |
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124 | Why is Eve only in the Bible one time? | Genesis | Just Read Mark | 122261 | ||
Here are a few mentions of Eve. There could be more.... Genesis 1:27 --- creation of first humans, although names are not given. The name "Eve" doesn't appear until 3:20. Genesis 2:22 --- creation of Eve from Adam's rib. Genesis 3 --- Whole chapter involves Adam and Eve (and the snake, and God). This is the Fall. Genesis 3:20 --- Eve's name. 2 Corinthians 11:3 --- talking about the tempter's craftiness, and using Eve and the snake as an example... 1 Timothy 2:13 --- extrapolating from Adam and Eve, to justify roles for men and women in the church. Yours, JRM. |
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125 | Psalms of Lament | Not Specified | Just Read Mark | 122259 | ||
I understand that some people group the psalms in different categories. I am interested in the group called the "Laments" --- could someone give me a thorough list of the psalms of complaint? I realize I could just classify them myself, but I thought someone may have already worked through this querry. JRM |
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126 | Psalms of Lament | Psalm | Just Read Mark | 122266 | ||
I understand that some people group the psalms in different categories. I am interested in the group called the "Laments" --- could someone give me a thorough list of the psalms of complaint? I realize I could just classify them myself, but I thought someone may have already worked through this querry. JRM |
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127 | Blocked Thread? | Luke 12:7 | Just Read Mark | 119614 | ||
Thanks, Ray. Some more to think about. It puts Nehemiah in a broader context. More to think about (some new questions, too...) God, indeed, understands all the details, even when we are confounded. ---JRM. |
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128 | Violent Correction | Neh 13:25 | Just Read Mark | 119613 | ||
The only reason I can think of is my list of options, a few posts back, included "out of date" as an option. I wasn't suggesting that I would choose that option. Rather, including it shows the importance of addressing difficult questions like this one.... If we don't address this kind of passage - if we basically ignore it - we are silently selecting the "out of date" view! Another option not listed is, "Scripture is true, but I humbly submit that I don't know how to interpret this bit..." I'm often left in that position, hoping for more light in the future. Peace. |
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129 | Violent Correction | Neh 13:25 | Just Read Mark | 119505 | ||
Blocked thread. Hi Rowdy. I think we were all hoping other voices would contribute to the thread, but it has been blocked! I don't understand that --- do you? Anyway, thank you for your posts --- same to CDBJ. May God bless your study of His word. And, if you have a wise answer to my previous post, please do let me know. Yours, JRM. |
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130 | Blocked Thread? | Not Specified | Just Read Mark | 119502 | ||
I have been trying to sort out a question from Nehemiah. Unfortunately, the thread has been blocked. I don't understand why, when it has been a thoughtful discussion. The ID # is: 119266 Perhaps someone could explain the censorship to me? Better yet, perhaps a wise voice could help with the question? JRM |
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131 | Blocked Thread? | Luke 12:7 | Just Read Mark | 119524 | ||
I have been trying to sort out a question from Nehemiah. Unfortunately, the thread has been blocked. I don't understand why, when it has been a thoughtful discussion. The ID # is: 119266 Perhaps someone could explain the censorship to me? Better yet, perhaps a wise voice could help with the question? JRM |
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132 | why was Jacob Loved and Esau Hated | Rom 9:1 | Just Read Mark | 119466 | ||
Does this make it a little hard to sing "Jesus love me"? For, if Essau was taught that song, it would have been a falsehood. | ||||||
133 | IM PREACHING ON SUNDAY.................. | Bible general Archive 2 | Just Read Mark | 119465 | ||
Protection Promises? I love the Psalm you quoted. But can we claim it as a promise? I've just been reading Job. Eliphaz comes to comfort Job with platitudes --- and there is truth in his words, but he says them without acknowledging Job's suffering.... Part of Eliphaz's speach sounds remarkably like the Psalm you mentioned: "In famine He shall redeem ou from death, And in war from the power of the sword. You shall be hidden from the scourge of the tongue.... " (Job 5:20). Job responds "How forceful are right words! But what does your arguing prove?" (Job 6:25) and longs for a true friend (6:14) |
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134 | what does cultic mean | Bible general Archive 2 | Just Read Mark | 119464 | ||
I think the term "cultic" has a much broader meaning. Certainly, EdB, Walter Martin's definition does relate to a very common use of the word "cult", but... "Cult" can also refer to "a system of religious rites or observanves." Thus, Leviticus describes the cultic practice of the Israelites. In this context, there is no sense of occultim etc... it just focuses attention on the practices of corporate worship. JRM. |
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135 | what is the silent era? | Bible general Archive 2 | Just Read Mark | 119462 | ||
400 Silent Years. I have heard the intertestimental period referred to as the Silent Years. There is a period of time between the last of the Old Testament prophets and the Gospels. There are, of course, many writings from this period... and God was certainly active with his people. But the canonical scriptures leave a gap between the prophecies and their fulfillment. JRM. |
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136 | What is the Dark Ages | Bible general Archive 2 | Just Read Mark | 119460 | ||
Historical periods are often named after the fact, and can reflect the bias of the historians, rather than something true about the actual time period. The medieval period is often referred to as a Dark Age. Scholars of the Renaissance (which means rebirth - another value-laden term) looked down on the earlier period. Renaissance culture rediscovered the classical learning of the Greeks and Romans, as well as mathematics from Arab peoples -- and considered the intervening thousand years a write-off. The name of another period, the "Enlightenment," shows you another value-laden historical name. As Christians, we might evaluate these periods differently. The faith and community of the medieval period may look less dark to us, and the individualism and materialism of the enlightenment may look less dazzling. Hope this helps. Yours JRM P.S. "The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light..." (Isaiah 9:2) |
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137 | Violent Correction | Neh 13:25 | Just Read Mark | 119458 | ||
I like Rowdy's post, but I am left with a question. Let's see if we can get at the issue that keeps eating at me. We are indeed talking about the value of human life. In your post, you speak of wealthy leaders that treat their people with contempt. Here's my struggle: are you saying that Nehemiah is like that? The tension I am trying to understand is this: 1) Nehemiah is a celebrated leader who leads God's people to renewal; and 2) Nehemiah corrects his followers by beating them and pulling out their hair. Nehemiah even sees item (2) as something that commends him in God's eyes (unlike David's faults, that he became aware of ...). So to resolve this tension, we have some choices: a) Nehemiah is right to lead in this way, and we are oversensitive prudes. b) Nehemiah is presented as being right, but the text is out of date (yikes) c) Nehemiah is wrong to lead in this way, and there are indications of this within the book of Nehemiah. d) Nehemiah is a little mixed up, but we balance that against other passages of scripture --- use other Biblical texts to critique Nehemiah. e) other? help me out here. JRM |
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138 | Violent correction? | Neh 13:25 | Just Read Mark | 119413 | ||
Repentance and correction. Ok: I think I brought up the idea of repentance, in response to the "cut out your eye" passage. That text encourages us to turn from our temptations - whatever the cost - and turn toward God. Chopping out the eye has some similarity to Ezra pulling out his beard (Ezra 9:3). Perhaps he does this is for dramatic effect -- but it is certainly a sign of grief over Israel's sin. It is a sign of acknowledging sin, and turning to God. Here, the pulling of hair doesn't disturb me, because Ezra is setting an example, doing it TO HIMSELF. Another scene of hair being ripped out is Isaiah 50:6. One of the "suffering servant" sections --- where Isaiah is being unjustly reviled. The hair removal is violent and a sign of contempt. Perhaps this is more like Nehemiah's use? Again, returning to my question... I would think that Nehemiah's goal would be to have the wayward Israelites repent of their intermarriage. Repenting is an inward action of the soul and heart, turning toward God. Can a leader use beating and humiliation to trigger a contrite heart? Yours, JRM |
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139 | Violent correction? | Neh 13:25 | Just Read Mark | 119344 | ||
Hi Rowdy. You are saying that it is better to suffer physical loss than to lose one's soul. Fine: most people would agree. You are reading the text, putting yourself in the position of the corrected person, and saying you would like to receive correction. My question, I guess, comes from the other end. Of all the options open to a leader, is Nehemiah's example a noble one? Surely, in our society, we would consider it abusive. There are Biblical instances of people repenting, and pulling out their OWN hair. But to be forced into this stance of repentance seems both brutal and -- I would suggest -- counter productive. Is the person receiving this correction likely to love God more? Any thoughts? |
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140 | Can Nehemiah help in rebuilding of our y | Nehemiah | Just Read Mark | 119269 | ||
I love your list of lessons, Searcher. Here are a few more, from the latter part of the book: - Don't just read the Word, act on it (chapter 8) - Remember your community's spiritual history, including highs and lows, and learn from it (chapter 9) - Draw your community into renewed covenant with God (chapter 10) The list of names shows the people's commitment to the covenant (not just a leaders), epitomized by "we lay on ourselves the obligation...." (10:32) - The importance of tithing (compare 10:32ff to 13:10 ff) A question, however... please see my question at Nehemiah 13:25. JRM. |
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