Both Muslims and Christians call Jesus Christ the word of God (كَلِمَةٍ ٱللَّهَ ). As I was reading in the Psalms (Zabur) this morning I was reminded of Al Imran 45 (3:45) from the Qur’an. In both verses we see God honoring or exalting his word. Psalm 138:2 I bow down toward your holy temple [...]
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The Honor of the Word of God
Posted in Bible, Honor/Shame, Jesus Christ, Qur'an on November 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Honor and Shame in the Psalms (Zabur)
Posted in Honor/Shame on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I completed the series on Honor and Shame in the Psalms a few weeks ago. The posts were slightly edited sections of a larger paper I had written, which I am now posting as a whole. Please use it and share it freely with anyone you think might be interested. Honor and Shame in the [...]
Honor and Shame in the Psalms (Zabur), Part 9 – We Need More than a Messiah
Posted in Honor/Shame on August 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Psalm 89 closes book three of the Psalter. It begins with a reminder, “You have said, ‘I have made a covenant with my chosen one; I have sworn to David my servant: “I will establish your offspring forever; and build your throne for all generations”’” (Psalm 89:3-4). God had made a covenant with David to [...]
The Tragedy of Shame
Posted in Honor/Shame, Jesus Christ on July 29, 2009 | 3 Comments »
A little 8 year girl was raped. Her attackers were four boys aged 14, 13, 10 and 9. My mind cannot begin to get around the horror of this violence. Perhaps as shocking for Westerners is that the family apparently didn’t see her primarily as a victim, but as one who marred the family honor. [...]
Honor and Shame in the Psalter (Zabur), Part 8 – Honor through the Shame of the Messiah
Posted in Honor/Shame on July 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We know that Jesus Christ endured great shame as he was crucified on the cross. And yet because of his willingness to endure the cross he was exalted to the position of greatest honor in the universe—the right hand of God the Father (Philippians 2:6-11). On the cross Jesus not only bore our guilt, but [...]
Honor and Shame in the Psalms (Zabur), Part 7 – Honor, Shame and Salvation
Posted in Honor/Shame on July 21, 2009 | 1 Comment »
In western society we most often associate salvation with the forgiveness of our sins—the removal of our guilt and restoration of our innocence. This is certainly a true and important aspect of salvation, but it fails to recognize all that the Gospel accomplishes in our lives. We say yes and amen to 2 Corinthians 5:21, [...]
Honor and Shame in the Psalter (Zabur), Part 6 – Honor Comes through the Shaming of Your Enemies
Posted in Honor/Shame on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As noted in Part 5 the honor of the king is enhanced because his enemies are shamed. They are the ones who are disgraced while he is the one lifted up and exalted. We see this refrain throughout the psalms of David as he asks God to rescue him and put his enemies to shame. [...]
Showing honor
Posted in Honor/Shame on July 10, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Ray Ortlund: Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10 Here is a competition where we can rightly fight for first place in line: in honoring one another. Not just tolerating one another, but honoring one another. Every church should be a culture of honor. The gospel is all about honor replacing shame. Every Christian [...]
Honor and Shame in the Psalms (Zabur), Part 5 – The Honor of the King (God’s Anointed One)
Posted in Honor/Shame on July 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A king naturally holds a position of honor—he is the king. It is clear, however, in the Hebrew Bible that the honor of the king is entirely dependent upon God, for he is the one who chooses who is to be king. He is the one who chose Saul and gave him the kingdom (1 [...]
Honor and Shame in the Psalms (Zabur), Part 4 – The Shame of Sin
Posted in Honor/Shame on July 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Because of our sin we are enemies of God (see Romans 5:10) and we boast in our perceived greatness. “For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts [...]
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