Monthly Archives: May 2015

In chapter 53 of his Guide for the Perplexed, Jewish wise man Moses Maimonides uses this illustration to show how we often ascribe to God different characteristics and attributes, when in fact He is one essence. For instance, says Maimonides, … Continue reading →

She was born on March 18, 1789 in Clapham, England. Her grandfather was a pastor in Huddersfield. She was a bright young girl, inquisitive and self-motivated. Her interests led to her becoming a well-known portrait artist in the days when … Continue reading →

WHAT A DAY THAT WILL BE – The compilers of the Psalter continue collecting psalms that glorify God as the ruler of heaven and earth. They speak about a restoration of God’s power and presence in the midst of His … Continue reading →

THE WILL TO DO HIS WILL – After the new Tabernacle was erected in the wilderness, and all of the holy vessels were made as designed by the LORD, including the altars, oil lamps, Ark of the Covenant, and the … Continue reading →

O FOR A THOUSAND TONGUES TO SING – Many of the ideas expressed in this psalm can be found in the song Moses and Miriam wrote to honor God as Victor and Champion of Israel after crossing the Red Sea … Continue reading →

HEARING, IS NOT ALWAYS LISTENING – After leading the children of Israel through the wilderness for forty-years, Moses felt the need to write the Book of Deuteronomy so he could provide a synopsis of all the laws and commandments God … Continue reading →

LET THE WINDS KEEP BLOWING – There were many times and many reasons for Moses to become exasperated and fed up with how Pharaoh and the Egyptians were treating the children of Israel, to whom God had sent him to … Continue reading →

Here are three personal rules you may want to adopt for your ministry. First: “As a teacher, I should be sure of what I say, and say what I am sure of.” Second: “The more I know about those who … Continue reading →

I came across this while reading an ancient Jewish document that was written somewhere between 500-600 AD. It reveals what the commentator saw hidden in the text of God’s Word, which can be a lesson for us all. Look up … Continue reading →

COPE WITH HOPE – After Moses led the Israelites through the channel provided by God in the Red Sea, he and his sister Miriam penned the song we find in Exodus 15. They end this psalm the same way they … Continue reading →