David is victorious once again in chapter 10, but it all takes a turn for the worse in chapter 11. Click here for Dr. Saleska’s Christ-centered thoughts on this extremely pivotal era in the history of Israel and the life of David.
Question: In the Bible class I am attending something tripped me up a bit. In John 10 Jesus says that he is the Good Shepherd and that His sheep know Him and that no one can snatch them out of His hand. (John 10:27-28). The lecturer stated that once we are His we can never…
Question: Did the followers of Jesus ever just call him God? He is part of the Triune God, but did they ever address him as just God? Answer: The “easy” answer is that as far as we know they did not. There is no recorded instance in which they addressed him in that way. My…
How do the spread of David’s kingdom (chapter 8) and his kindness to Jonathan’s son Mephibosheth (chapter 9) foreshadow the person and work of Christ? Click here for more of our study of 2 Samuel with Dr. John Saleska, Director Emeritus of the Concordia Bible Institute.
Just how many ways is Christ present in God’s promise to David? The answer may surprise you! Click here as we continue our discussion of this hugely pivotal chapter of Scripture.
Why did Uzzah die when he touched the ark of the covenant, and how is Christ present in God’s promise to David? Click here for answers to these questions and more as Dr. Saleska walks us through another portion of God’s holy word.
What does the imagery of hair, teeth, lips, neck, and so on have to do with our Lord and his people? Click here to find out as Dr. German continues to unpack the Song of Songs.
Why does the beloved keep losing and finding, dreaming and seeking? Click here to listen as Dr. German continues on with our study of the Song of Songs.
How does David continue to reflect the person and work of Christ even in the midst of political chaos and controversy? Click here for Dr. Saleska’s thoughts on this turbulent chapter from 2 Samuel.
What does some of the earliest Christian hymnody look like, and how did the Old Testament play a role in it? Click here to find out as Dr. German tackles a question about a well-known passage from the book of Philippians.
Just how much of the Old Testament is in Mary’s song of praise? And what does it have to do with our lives now? Click here to listen as Dr. German addresses these questions and more in this latest episode of our “Christ in Every Word” podcasts.
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