The Psalms Are Both by and about the King

The Psalms Are Both by and about the King June 24, 2023 by: Bruce K. Waltke, Fred G. Zaspel A Royal Hymnbook Fundamentally, the Psalms are both by and about the king. The Psalter can be thought of as a royal hymnbook, and its individual psalms have the house of David as its subject matter…


What Is Our Friendship with God Supposed to Look Like?

What Is Our Friendship with God Supposed to Look Like? June 23, 2023 by: Mike McKinley God Communicates to Us The good news is our role isn’t nearly as complicated as we might be tempted to think. We think that communion with God, or friendship with God, is some sort of secret, mystical, spiritual experience.…


Why Did Ruth Enter Boaz’s Tent in the Middle of the Night? (Ruth 3)

Why Did Ruth Enter Boaz’s Tent in the Middle of the Night? (Ruth 3) June 22, 2023 by: Mary Willson Hannah This article is part of the Tough Passages series. Listen to the Passage Read the Passage 1Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it…


How (and How Not) to Read the Psalms

How (and How Not) to Read the Psalms June 20, 2023 by: Bruce K. Waltke, Fred G. Zaspel This article is part of the How (and How Not) series. Hunt and Find For many reasons, the book of Psalms is a favorite of most Christians. Although we all have derived spiritual benefit from this ancient…