Daleth’s Tribute to God’s Word

       The exquisite uniqueness of Psalm 119 is that its composer uses each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet to sing an octave of praise to God’s Word.  Daleth (pronounced da-let) is the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.     Send article as PDF…

Beth’s Tribute to God’s Word

       The exquisite uniqueness of Psalm 119 is that its composer uses each successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet to sing an octave of praise to God’s Word.  The second letter of the Hebrew alphabet is Beth (pronounced “bet” because the final letter is…

The Entirety of God’s Word

       A popular mistake made with the Scriptures is found in the question—“Where does the Bible say, ‘Thou shalt not ________’?”  Implicit in this question is the premise that the only way the Bible authorizes is through explicit prohibitive commands; this premise is false. …

How to Build a Rock-Solid Life

       One of the consistent characteristics of inspired counsel is its conciseness.  In one sentence, Jesus declared all it takes to build a rock-solid life (cf. Matthew 7:24-25).  A thousand years prior, Solomon pinpointed the building blocks necessary for a rock-solid life with these…

The Commandment is a Lamp

       Like the psalmist who declared, “Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105), King Solomon echoes this sentiment with these words: “For the commandment is a lamp and the law a light” (Proverbs 6:23).  This metaphor illuminates several important…

The Unique Powers of God and His Word

       According to Psalm 147:15-18, the word of God governs nature in several unique ways.  Here, it is written, “He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly.  He gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes; He casts out…

The Swiftness of God’s Word

       According to science, the speed at which light travels is 186,282 miles per second.  According to Scripture, the speed at which God’s spiritual light—His authoritative word—travels is comparable: “He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly” (Psalm 147:15).    Send…