literally David?

In the prophecies we find predictions regarding the future, along the lines of: “My servant David, who would be king over them (=Israel)”. For example in Ezekiel 34:23-24; 37:24-25. These verses are about the future Messianic Kingdom that Christ will… Lees verder

Akeldama

After Judas betrayed Jesus, he repented and returned the thirty pieces of silver he had received for his betrayal to the chief priests and elders of the people (Matt.27:1). Judas throws the pieces of silver into the temple and ends… Lees verder

metanoia

In the well-known passage from Acts 17 where Paul speaks on the Areopagus about the unknown God, according to most Bible translations, Paul calls on the Greeks with whom he is talking to, to repent. Repentance is a well-known word… Lees verder

the sword

Yesterday I spoke in a study about Solomon’s judgment, in which Solomon judges between two whores and through his wisdom brings the truth to light. Solomon uses a sword for this, without actually using the sword. 1 Kings 324 Then… Lees verder