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…
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…
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…
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…
The words “sum” and “some” are homophones; i.e. words that sound the same but do not have the same spelling or definition. “Sum” is a noun used in mathematics to mean the answer to an addition problem; it denotes the totality of a set. …
Over twenty verses in Psalm 119’s tribute to God’s Word refer to diverse trials faced by the author. He was reproached (vv. 22-23, 51, 69), mistreated (vv. 61, 78), plotted against (vv. 95, 110), and had continuous opposition from his enemies (vv. 98,…
Humanity’s gravest danger is sin. This heinous spiritual cancer plagues all humans. Thankfully, Jehovah through His Word provides an all-sufficient remedy for sin. Send article as PDF
Without a doubt there has always been a distinct difference between the carnal definition of the best life and God’s. Psalm 119:11 encapsulates quite nicely God’s description of the best life possible. Here, it is written, “Thy word have I hidden in my heart…
It is humanly impossible to overestimate the certain peril you put yourself in when you disregard God’s Word. Consider these ominous descriptions used in Psalm 119: Send article as PDF
Since the Garden of Eden Satan has relentlessly attacked humanity’s belief in the all-sufficiency of God’s Word. Some of his attacks are subtle (like “Has God really said?”); some are brazen (like “You shall not surely die”). Send article as PDF
