Psalm 22, Part 11

This is a continuing look into Psalm 22 as the music in Jesus’ heart as He endured the cross. Masoretic Text Septuagint Psalm 22:19 (Tanakh/KJV) Psalm 22:19 (NET) Psalm 21:20 (NETS) Psalm 21:20 (Elpenor English) But be not thou far from me (תִּרְחָ֑ק), O LORD: O my...

The Lost Son of Perdition, Part 6

This is a continuation of my consideration of God’s love for Satan revealed in the book of Job.  I left off at Job 1:8 (NETS) Table: And the Lord said to him, “Did you give thought to your disposition against my servant Iob—because there is no one of those on the...

The Lost Son of Perdition, Part 5

Then Satan entered Judas, the one called Iscariot, who was one of the twelve.[1]  And after Judas took the piece of bread, Satan entered into him. Jesus said to him, “What you are about to do, do quickly.”[2] Jesus’ command here—do quickly (ποίησον τάχιον)—fills me...

Isaiah 53:10-12, Part 9

This is a continuation of a consideration of the differences between the Masoretic text and the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew before Israel rejected Jesus as Messiah.  The final clause of the first verse under consideration follows: Masoretic Text...

Westworld, Part 2

On his very first visit to Westworld William (Jimmi Simpson) asks the host who greets him: “So, how does this work?  Is there an orientation?”[1] Female Host:  No orientation.  No guidebook.  Figuring out how it works is half the fun.  All you do is make...

Funeral, Part 3

A friend asked for the transcript of the prayer I prayed at my mother’s funeral.  I should apologize to my sister.  She asked for the same thing many months ago and I never got around to it.  So, finally, here it is. It is a prayer that Jesus has taught, and continues...