Cush Who?
In Second Peter 2, the inspired penman seeks to drive home the point that “the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment (v. 9). To prove this…
Category: Psalm 7
What to Do When the Inevitable Happens–conclusion
From Psalm 7, it has already been noted that David did the following things in response to the vicious persecution and slander of Cush the Benjamite. First, he declares his unwavering faith in Jehovah and his confidence in God’s deliverance (v. 1);…
What to Do When the Inevitable Happens–Part 1
Like the vast majority of Scripture, you will need help to misunderstand Paul’s simple declaration: “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution” (2nd Timothy 3:12). Jesus Himself said “when”, not “if” when He stated, “Blessed are you when…
Selah
For God’s word to exercise its transforming impact, one’s mind must be renewed—renovated or remodeled to think differently (Romans 12:2). This does not “just happen” when one reads the Scriptures. It occurs when a Bible student reads and intentionally digests the sweeter-than-honey…