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Imperfect Servant ✝?⛪ | Husband | Princeton U. Alum | M. Div. | Assistant (to the) Pastor | Sound Doctrine & Apologetics @catchforchrist
Psalm 23:6 Meaning

Psalm 23:1 Commentary | The LORD Is My Shepherd

November 13, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

The psalmist confidently declares, “The LORD is my shepherd”. Acknowledging the LORD as one’s shepherd implies a sheep-shepherd relationship — where the Shepherd is the One with the authority. As the Divine Shepherd of His sheep, the LORD provides protection and provision, sustenance and security. Because of the LORD, the psalmist does not lack (anything). While using language that recalls the Exodus, the psalmist expresses His great trust in the LORD.

Mark Commentary

Mark 1:7-8 Commentary: The Coming, Stronger One’s Greater Baptism

November 12, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

John the Baptist proclaimed the coming of the Stronger One — one of whom he was not even worthy of being a slave. John’s repentance-baptism paved the way and prepared people for the greater baptism of Jesus Christ — who would metaphorically immerse believers with the Holy Spirit, whom Christ would send (cf. Jn 15:26, 16:7, 12-15 cf. Jn 14:26). 

Mark Commentary

Mark 1:5-6 Commentary: John the Baptist, Elijah, Jordan

November 12, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

John the Baptist has a popular ministry of repentance-baptism in the wilderness at the Jordan River, a location with a rich Old Testament history. The people of Jerusalem were coming out in droves, confessing their sin.

Moreover, John is dressed like a prophet — likely the prophet Elijah, who was prophesied to come before the coming of the LORD Himself (as John comes before the Lord Jesus). 

Mark Commentary

Mark 1:4 Commentary: John the Baptizer, the Prophesied Wilderness Prophet

November 11, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

John the Baptizer appears in the wilderness as the prophesied messenger of the LORD who would prepare His way (cf. Mk 1:2-3) — a way for a new exodus, a new divine encounter, a new deliverance via the LORD the King.

This preparation for the way of the Lord Jesus entails the proclamation of a preparatory baptism for those who had turned away from sin and turned to God (i.e., repentance) for the purpose of the forgiveness of sins (by God). This forgiveness will ultimately be made possible through the work of Christ on the cross.  

Mark Commentary

Mark 1:2-3 Commentary: The Prophesied, Preparing Messenger From the Wilderness

November 11, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

Though Mark does not quote the Old Testament as much as the other gospel writers, he begins with a combination (testimonium) of three Old Testament quotations which foretell of a messenger sent by the LORD — who will prepare the way of the LORD. This person will be calling out in the wilderness in order to roll out the red carpet for God Himself — who will save and reign over His people as King.

David's Lovingkindness | 2 Samuel 9 Lesson [Slideshow+]

David’s Lovingkindness | 2 Samuel 9 Lesson [Slideshow+]

November 5, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

What do lions do when they take over a pride? They often kill the cubs of the former lion king. Similarly, in the ancient Near East, new kings would often kill off any potential rivals from the former king’s family. Going against cultural norms, however, King David demonstrates his lovingkindness by having King Saul’s grandson eat at his table like a son…

Righteous Refugees | Psalm 37 Lesson [Slideshow+]

Righteous Refugees | Psalm 37 Lesson [Slideshow+]

November 5, 2019 @DannyScottonJr 0

Psalm 1 tells us that the righteous will prosper and the wicked will be destroyed. But what should we do when it seems like the wicked prosper — often at the expense of the righteous? Psalm 37 is wisdom psalm, full of proverbs from A-Z, that tells us how to live faithfully while the faithless seem to flourish