The Theology of Poetry: Going Deeper
It’s not what you say but how you say it—the Bible tells us so. Have you ever noticed that a great deal of the Old Testament is written in poetry? Most …
It’s not what you say but how you say it—the Bible tells us so. Have you ever noticed that a great deal of the Old Testament is written in poetry? Most …
It’s tradition among observant Jews to recite Psalm 30 each morning upon rising. I find the choice of Psalm 30 a bit odd, but in a wonderful way. Let me …
The book of Psalms reminds us that our purest theology comes out in worship, in the creative expression of the believer. Humans are creative beings. Being Image bearers means that …
My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! (Psalm 119:25) History evidences that the human heart operates out of brokenness. This brokenness results in destructive behavior. …
Psalm 1 is one of my favorite psalms. It’s also one of my most studied psalms. What most people miss about Psalm 1 is that it is intended to be …
One of the most intriguing interpretive dynamics of the Psalms is their inspiration. These are the songs and prayers of people. The Psalms don’t fall in the same category of …
“Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy…” (Psalm 86:1) The most striking dynamic of psalms theology is the embrace of raw experience as being …
My formal study of the Psalms began with the assignment to teach the Psalms course for the undergraduate program in Haiti at Emmaus Biblical Seminary in 2007. Of all the …