In Nehemiah chapter eight , we find God’s people gathered together. This moment gives us a powerful picture of how God’s word was presented and received. A request was made for Ezra the scribe to bring out the Book of the Law (v.1). Men, women, and children were present—not just to hear, but to understand (v.2). As Ezra read, the people were attentive (v.3). He stood on a wooden podium that had been made for this very purpose (v.4), and as the Law was read, the people stood in reverence...

“Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” The Hebrew writer provides in this one verse a great deal of information about marriage that will benefit us all.

Shortly before His ascension, Jesus taught His apostles that the Psalms contained Messianic prophecies which He fulfilled (Luke 24:44). We can use these Psalms in a few ways. First: As a book of evidence, confirming our faith in Jesus as the Christ, the promised Messiah. Second: As an additional source of insight into our Lord’s suffering and glorious triumph.   Some Psalms that speak of Jesus. Messianic prophecies in the Psalms are fulfilled in Jesus. Some Psalms speak about how men would...