by Justin Marple | May 20, 2013 | OT Writings Commentary, Psalms Commentary, Psalms, Job & Proverbs, TEACHING
We have two major topics for this article. The first is imagery and the second is the sub-genres of the Psalms. One might argue that the second topic should have been the first thing that one discusses when approaching Biblical poetry. However, I...
by Justin Marple | May 19, 2013 | 2013 Sermons, First Corinthians, SERMONS
1 Cor 14:1-25 show us how prophecy was a greater Spiritual gift than a spectacular gift for speaking in tongues. Today neither of these gifts continue, but we are still called to desire Spiritual gifts, especially ones that we can share with others. In fact, we can...
by Justin Marple | May 15, 2013 | Former Prophets, Kings Commentary, OT Prophets Commentary, TEACHING
First remember the alternating pattern of the history of Israel in the book of Kings: Hoshea – #7 It is in this context that we reach the significant seventh king named Hoshea. The evaluation of Hoshea in Kings: “He did what was evil in the sight of YHWH, yet not as...
by Justin Marple | May 13, 2013 | Former Prophets, Kings Commentary, OT Prophets Commentary, TEACHING
2 Kings 8:7-16:20 includes much political-prophetic intrigue. This is not a unit of text, per say, not a particular section, but actually many sections. The first tells us about the Syrian political situation with Elisha the Prophet playing a prominent role. Then...
by Justin Marple | May 12, 2013 | 2013 Sermons, First Corinthians, SERMONS
A favorite passage of many mothers and a common passage choice for weddings, 1 Cor 12:31-13:13 is actually written for a much broader concern. This hymn to love is written in the context of a discussion about Spiritual gifts. Each and every Christian has a Spiritual...
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