Morning Prayer--7/27/2022

Halley’s “Bible Handbook:” gives the overview of the large, ancient empires, or, ANE empires that preceded the Graeco-Roman empires.

For Psalm 29, Prof. Calvin speaks anew of the omnipotent voice of God in nature.

Zondervan Pictorial Bible: “Isaiah:” points out the most quoted book in the NT.

ISBE on “Leviticus:” is discussing sacrifices as the restoration of disruptions. Somewhat weird, but we’ll see.

For Genesis 23: Prof. Keil comments on the legal formulation of Abraham’s purchase of a burial ground for Sarah. Isaac and Rebekkah, Jacob and Joseph would be buried there.

For Judges 13-16, Prof. Keil comments on the strengths and weakness of Samson, declawing the a priori beliefs of the anti-metaphysicians.

For Isaiah 13.6-18, Prof. Henry notes that God uses internecine quarrels amongst nations to punish them.

ISBE on Johannine Theology, Prof. I. Howard Marshall comments on the “union” of believers and Christ.

For Mathew 10.22-42, Prof. Jamieson recommends being a wise as serpents and as harmless as doves in missionary activity.

For Romans 7, Prof. Hodge continues the defense of the position that Paul is speaking of himself and other believers in the fight against the flesh.