by Stuart | 16 Sep 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
John wrote his letters (particularly the first two) in the context of the Gnostic heresy. Among other things, the Gnostics taught that the physical world was inherently evil and the spiritual world inherently good. In Gnostic thinking, it was not possible to glorify...
by Stuart | 15 Sep 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
Psalm 103 has been referred to as “a pure note of praise” (Leupold). Maclaren observes that “there are no clouds in the horizon, nor notes of sadness in the music, of this psalm. No purer outburst of thankfulness enriches the church.” This is significant given that...
by Stuart | 14 Sep 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, once said, “Man cannot step into the same river twice.” His point was that things are always subject to change. If you step into a river and then into the same river moments later, things have changed, even if imperceptibly....
by Stuart | 13 Sep 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
I think it’s fair to say that we live in an age in which we are encouraged to be tolerant. It is considered unloving and bigoted to speak out against others’ actions and beliefs. Everybody has a right to behave in the way in which he or she believes is best and no one...
by Stuart | 10 Sep 2021 | Devotionals, Psalms
We have been considering, in recent days, a mini collection of royal psalms, which sing of Yahweh’s universal praise and call all nations to recognise him as King. Psalm 100 brings this collection to a close. This is a loud psalm. The psalmist invites the reader to...
