# old testament (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 15 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover old testament. Page: Feed: --- ## [Shining 🌸| #Light](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/20/shining-%f0%9f%8c%b8-light/) _2026-08-20 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Every Day Spirit ©️ Mary Davis – Facebook ## [I Samuel 26, Another Test for David](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-26-another-test-for-david.html) _2026-08-20 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ Saul continues to pursue David, despite earlier promises to leave him alone, I Samuel 26:1-5, Pursuit to the hill of Hakilah The Ziphites went to Saul at Gibeah and said, "Is not David hiding on the hill of Hakilah, which faces Jeshimon?" So Saul went down to the Desert of Ziph, with his three thousand chosen men of Israel, to search there for David. Saul made his camp beside the road on the hill… ## [Life of David – 42.0](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/20/life-of-david-42-0/) _2026-08-20 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ David’s Officials As many who have followed me for a bit, I have fallen into the Psalms, and I can’t get up! (As if I would want to.) The Psalms are a majestic collection of poetry, of heart felt human experiences that constantly challenge me in my own frail attempt to follow the true King. \[…\] ## [Jesus and the Jewish covenants](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3794) _2026-08-20 · Volker Kessler · Verbum et Ecclesia_ Jesus established a New Covenant which we commemorate regularly at the Holy Communion. This New Covenant can only be fully appreciated in the context of the Old Testament (OT). This article explores the links between the New Covenant and the relevant covenants in the OT: the Noahic Covenant, the Abrahamic Covenant, the Sinai Covenant (including the Priestly Covenant), the Davidic Covenant and the… ## [Soft, Steady Hum 🌅|#Hope](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/soft-steady-hum-%f0%9f%8c%85hope/) _2026-08-19 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Incredible JOY ©️ Sherri Bishop – Facebook ## [I Samuel 25, David and Abigail](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-25-david-and-abigail.html) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is in exile, anointed king by Samuel but chased by Saul. 1 Samuel 25:1-3, A wealthy Calebite Now Samuel died, and all Israel assembled and mourned for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David moved down into the Desert of Maon. A certain man in Maon, who had property there at Carmel, was very wealthy. He had a thousand goats and three thousand sheep, which he was shearing in… ## [Names of God – HEAD OF THE CHURCH – 305](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/19/names-of-god-head-of-the-church-305/) _2026-08-19 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ My hope is that this series will offer my readers a chance to consider the names, characteristics and descriptions of our God in the Word. The remaining Names of God in this series might be considered descriptors, or characteristics of the Lord. We have reviewed the three primary Names of God, along with nineteen compound \[…\] ## [The trial of Jesus before Pilate and the politics of representation in Mark 15](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3769) _2026-08-19 · Mphumezi Hombana · Verbum et Ecclesia_ Given the Roman court procedures and the interaction between Jewish and Roman powers, the trial of Jesus before Pilate in Mark 15:1–15 presents challenges for both historical and theological interpretation. Central to the discussion is the narrative’s potential intent to shift culpability from Roman officials to Jewish leaders, raising questions about historical reliability and ideological… ## [Why I Do Not Trust Adam Hamilton](https://www.anselm-project.com/blog/adam-hamilton) _2026-08-19 · info@anselm-project.com (Paul Miller) · The Anselm Project Blog_ Adam Hamilton won his Senate primary on a reputation for honesty. I watched what he did with the truth during the United Methodist disaffiliation, and I paid attention. ## [Understanding the Messiah: Biblical Insights on Prophecies and Fulfillment](https://sfadventist.net/understanding-the-messiah-prophecies-and-fulfillment/) _2026-08-18 · Jesus' Friend · God's Love Gateway_ By Jesus’ friend I hope you enjoy reading this article. If you want to delve deeper into other Bible topic – we can help, just ask. Overview Messiah is the incarnated in human nature Divine Son of God portrait in the Bible. His designation with the terms Messiah (in Hebrew – Old Testament) or Christ \[…\] ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rIQ6JFt5FKY7) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [Ezra-Nehemiah . . . At last! interview with Jonathan Master and James Dolezal](https://garyedwardschnittjer.substack.com/p/ezra-nehemiah-at-last-interview-with) _2026-08-18 · Gary Edward Schnittjer · Carpenter's Student with Gary Edward Schnittjer_ Ezra-Nehemiah commentary ## [Appreciate 🌻 | #GratiTuesday](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/18/appreciate-%f0%9f%8c%bb-gratituesday/) _2026-08-18 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Healing Circle – Facebook ## [I Samuel 24, A Test in a Cave](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-24-test-in-cave.html) _2026-08-18 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David continues to run from Saul. 1 Samuel 24:1-4, Saul vulnerable After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, "David is in the Desert of En Gedi." So Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats. He came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve himself. David… ## [Proverbial Thoughts on Flattery – A](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/18/proverbial-thoughts-on-flattery-a/) _2026-08-18 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ Thoughts on the topic of flattery from the book of wisdom Flattery Flattery. I love it. I wager a ton of hundred dollar bills my reader secretly loves it also. Who wouldn’t? To be flattered is to be praised, to be lauded, to appeal to the “greatness” of our self worth. To be flattered reveals \[…\] ## [Assessing Jesus’ character in the temple-cleansing narrative in the Nigerian context: A response to Alana](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3621) _2026-08-18 · Solomon O. Ademiluka · Verbum et Ecclesia_ Relying on the temple-cleansing narrative, Alana asserted that the humility ascribed to Jesus by the European missionaries does not conform to his portrait in the NT narratives. In view of this action of Jesus, in the Nigerian context, he would be described as a hooligan. Applying historical-critical exegesis and the descriptive method, the article examined the narrative with a view to assessing… ## [On Good Demands, Part 4: Walk with God](https://danolinger.com/2026/08/17/on-good-demands-part-4-walk-with-god/) _2026-08-17 · Dan Olinger · Dan Olinger_ Part 1: Introduction | Part 2: Do Justly | Part 3: Love Mercy Finally, Paul says, Walk humbly with God. There are actually two ways we think of walking. One is with the emphasis on where you’re going, and the other is with the emphasis on whom you’re with. The destination, or the journey. Let \[…\] ## [Brave Enough 🦁 |#MotivationMonday](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/17/brave-enough-%f0%9f%a6%81-motivationmonday/) _2026-08-17 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Incredible JOY ©️ Sherri Bishop – Facebook ## [I Samuel 23, Saul Pursues David](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-23-saul-pursues-david.html) _2026-08-17 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is on the run from King Saul. 1 Samuel 23:1-3, Keilah attacked When David was told, "Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and are looting the threshing floors," he inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I go and attack these Philistines?" The LORD answered him, "Go, attack the Philistines and save Keilah." But David's men said to him, "Here in Judah we are afraid. How much more,… ## [Pay for Pew – Numbers 18:26](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/17/pay-for-pew-numbers-1826/) _2026-08-17 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ As believers, we are called by God to follow after Jesus in all our actions and attitudes. How we relate to money in included in our following after Him. As mentioned in my introduction to this series, my family and I have been impacted a number of times in our church attendance by what appears \[…\] ## [Why Did God Reject Saul as King?](https://www.anselm-project.com/blog/why-did-god-reject-saul) _2026-08-17 · info@anselm-project.com (Paul Miller) · The Anselm Project Blog_ Saul kept the command's intent, swapped its surface, and called the result worship. Why 1 Samuel 15 treats that as rejection of the word itself, and why the chapter refuses to reconcile divine regret with divine constancy. ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lmx6N9nVn9XL) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Psalm 46:1 🟪 |#BibleVerses](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/16/psalm-461-%f0%9f%9f%aa-bibleverses/) _2026-08-16 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Olive Tree Bible – Facebook ## [Hesed, Love and Loyalty](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/hesed-love-and-loyalty.html) _2026-08-16 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ The Hebrew language is rich with many words and concepts that do not carry over directly into English and so must be translated with a variety of English words or phrases. One word that does not immediately translate into English is the word hesed . It translates into Greek roughly as agape . In various places it is translated as "love", "care", "loyalty." Robert Hubbard argues that hesed is the… ## [Jesus in the Old Testament – Daniel – 15](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/16/jesus-in-the-old-testament-daniel-15/) _2026-08-16 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ Jesus in the Old Testament is a series of posts that will offer my readers a chance to consider pictures or shadows of Jesus in the Old Testament. As mentioned in the introduction to this series, some may be obvious, some may be not so obvious, and some may simply be a facet of the \[ \] ## [Its Joy 💐](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/15/its-joy-%f0%9f%92%90/) _2026-08-15 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Incredible JOY ©️ Sherri Bishop – Facebook ## [I Samuel 22, A Massacre of Priests](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-22-massacre-of-priests.html) _2026-08-15 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is fleeing Saul. His first stop was in Gath where he faked insanity. Now he moves on. 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Collection of discontents David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard about it, they went down to him there. All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around him, and he became their leader. About four… ## [Names of God – HEAD OF THE BODY – 304](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/15/names-of-god-head-of-the-body-304/) _2026-08-15 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ My hope is that this series will offer my readers a chance to consider the names, characteristics and descriptions of our God in the Word. The remaining Names of God in this series might be considered descriptors, or characteristics of the Lord. We have reviewed the three primary Names of God, along with nineteen compound \[ \] ## [Spark 🌈💖 | #Light #KindnessFriday](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/14/spark-%f0%9f%8c%88%f0%9f%92%96-light-kindnessfriday/) _2026-08-14 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Healing Circle – Facebook ## [I Samuel 21, David and the Shewbread](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-21-david-and-shewbread.html) _2026-08-14 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David is now fleeing from Saul. 1 Samuel 21:1-5, "Please, bread" David went to Nob, to Ahimelech the priest. Ahimelech trembled when he met him, and asked, "Why are you alone? Why is no one with you?" David answered Ahimelech the priest, "The king charged me with a certain matter and said to me, \`No one is to know anything about your mission and your instructions.' As for my men, I have told them… ## [Let Me Tell You a Story – Mercy](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/14/let-me-tell-you-a-story-a-visit/) _2026-08-14 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ I got an ol friend that I have been having discussions and fellowship with the Lord, and always enjoyed my visits with him. But when I say I got an ol friend , I don t want to give the impression I ve known him all my life. No no no. When I say he is an ol \[ \] ## [On Good Demands, Part 3: Love Mercy](https://danolinger.com/2026/08/13/on-good-demands-part-3-love-mercy/) _2026-08-13 · Dan Olinger · Dan Olinger_ Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Do Justly Second, the Lord says, love mercy. The word translated mercy here sometimes it s translated lovingkindness has three concepts in it. First, there s a relationship between these people. They re not strangers; they have a relationship of some kind. One is having mercy toward the other. He s showing lovingkindness. The Bible \[ \] ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7SLWfrqhTtKb) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Strong Again 💛 | #Hope](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/13/strong-again-%f0%9f%92%9b-hope/) _2026-08-13 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Healing Hearts – Facebook ## [I Samuel 20, Arrows in a Field](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-20-arrows-in-field.html) _2026-08-13 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ Erratic Saul has tried several times to kill David. 1 Samuel 20:1-4, "A step from death" Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, "What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to take my life?" "Never!" Jonathan replied. "You are not going to die! Look, my father doesn't do anything, great or small, without confiding in me. Why… ## [Prayers of an ol’ fool – A Guidance Counsellor](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/13/prayers-of-an-ol-fool-dekker/) _2026-08-13 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ Psalm 34:6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. As many who follow may know, I have had the privilege to know the Lord for over 40 years. During those decades, He has proved Himself to be a faithful, kind and loving Savior. And as \[ \] ## [Two incompatible images of the material nature of human beings and of being human: Reframing the free will debate](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3714) _2026-08-13 · Pieter F. Craffert · Verbum et Ecclesia_ Recent debates about free will, especially in the neurosciences, have been central to the debate about what it is to be human. Two recent publications, one by Robert Sapolsky and the other by Kevin Mitchell, not only represent distinct views on free will and moral accountability, but they depart from different images of human beings and divergent framings of the puzzle. For Sapolsky, there is no… ## [Student Loans](https://wtctheology.org.uk/theomisc/student-loans/) _2026-08-12 · wtcadmin · WTC Theology_ WTC is now a Student Loans Company provider, which means many of our students can now apply for student finance for our validated programmes. If finances have been a barrier, this could be the news you’ve been waiting for. The post Student Loans appeared first on WTC Theology . ## [Beautiful 🌈](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/12/beautiful-%f0%9f%8c%88/) _2026-08-12 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by There’s Good in Store – Facebook ## [I Samuel 19, The King's Jealousy](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-19-kings-jealousy.html) _2026-08-12 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David has grown in popularity, as he successfully battles the Philistines. 1 Samuel 19:1-3, Saul recruits Jonathan and attendants Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. But Jonathan was very fond of David and warned him, "My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be on your guard tomorrow morning; go into hiding and stay there. I will go out and stand with my… ## [Song Squawk – Be Thou My Vision](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/12/song-squawk-be-thou-my-vision/) _2026-08-12 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol bass box in the trunk, and would listen to Christian Rock , cranked to 11. (What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn t hear you .) I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of \[ \] [Listen](https://consideringthebiblehome.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/van-morrison-be-thou-my-vision.mp3) ## [Doing business as mission: A bittersweet challenge for the church in Africa](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3924) _2026-08-12 · Kimion Tagwirei · Verbum et Ecclesia_ The Church in Africa is amazingly well endowed and can accomplish integral mission both at home and away on reverse mission to former motherlands that launched missionary initiatives. As the world struggles with religious syncretism, political polarisation, wars, natural disasters, pandemics and economic recession, the Church in Africa is expected to engage in both local and reverse mission and… ## [Changing my mind about Ezra-Nehemiah](https://garyedwardschnittjer.substack.com/p/changing-my-mind-about-ezra-nehemiah) _2026-08-11 · Gary Edward Schnittjer · Carpenter's Student with Gary Edward Schnittjer_ commentary on Ezra-Nehemiah ## [A Vibe ❤️ |#GratiTuesday](https://starrynightelfblog.wordpress.com/2026/08/11/a-vibe-%e2%9d%a4%ef%b8%8f-gratituesday/) _2026-08-11 · The Starry Night Elf · Starry Night Elf_ Image by Healing Circle – Facebook ## [I Samuel 18, A Bloody Bride Price](https://oldtestamentchapters.blogspot.com/2023/08/i-samuel-18-bloody-bride-price.html) _2026-08-11 · Dr. Ken W. Smith · Old Testament, Chapter by Chapter_ David has killed the Philistine giant, Goliath, and has been added to Saul's collection of armor-bearers. 1 Samuel 18:1-4, David and Jonathan After David had finished talking with Saul, Jonathan became one in spirit with David, and he loved him as himself. From that day Saul kept David with him and did not let him return to his father's house. And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he… ## [Pay for Pew – Numbers 18:24](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/11/pay-for-pew-numbers-1824/) _2026-08-11 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ As believers, we are called by God to follow after Jesus in all our actions and attitudes. How we relate to money in included in our following after Him. As mentioned in my introduction to this series, my family and I have been impacted a number of times in our church attendance by what appears \[ \] ## [The Crux Registry](https://www.anselm-project.com/blog/the-crux-registry) _2026-08-11 · info@anselm-project.com (Paul Miller) · The Anselm Project Blog_ Sixty-five places where the Bible's oldest manuscripts genuinely disagree, every witness on the record, and no verdicts argued. Free, public, and live now. ## [On Good Demands, Part 2: Do Justly](https://danolinger.com/2026/08/10/on-good-demands-part-2-do-justly/) _2026-08-10 · Dan Olinger · Dan Olinger_ Part 1: Introduction The first thing that God says he desires of his people is to do justly, to do justice. That s the Hebrew word mishpat. This is the decision of a judge. What does a judge do? In the biblical context, the judge would hear the case and then he would ask, What does \[ \] ## [Names of God – HEAD OF EVERY MAN – 303](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/10/names-of-god-head-of-every-man-303/) _2026-08-10 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ My hope is that this series will offer my readers a chance to consider the names, characteristics and descriptions of our God in the Word. The remaining Names of God in this series might be considered descriptors, or characteristics of the Lord. We have reviewed the three primary Names of God, along with nineteen compound \[ \] ## [1 Thessalonian Bits – 4:15](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/09/1-thessalonian-bits-415/) _2026-08-09 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ A little while ago, I produced a verse by verse series in Philippians. I really enjoyed that exercise and have been wondering if I should take on another book. Well it turns out that 1 Thessalonians is the victim of my machinations, and hopefully, the thoughts produced by this fantastic book will edify and encourage \[ \] ## [Conditional Security – Hebrews 10:26-31 – D](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/08/conditional-security-hebrews-1019-25-26-31-35-39-d/) _2026-08-08 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ Hebrews 10:26-31 26 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,Hebrews 10:27 but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries.Hebrews 10:28 Anyone who has set aside the law of Moses dies without mercy \[ \] ## [The intersection of traditional healing practices and the Western health care system](https://verbumetecclesia.org.za/index.php/ve/article/view/3712) _2026-08-07 · Verbum et Ecclesia_ This article discusses the challenges traditional healing practitioners face in contemporary society due to the conflict with Western healthcare systems. In African countries, traditional healing does not get the same recognition as Western healthcare and biomedicine, while a large number of indigenous people across the globe rely on traditional healing. The research presented in this article was… ## [Names of God – HEAD OF ALL RULE AND AUTHORITY – 302](https://consideringthebible.com/2026/08/07/names-of-god-head-of-all-rule-and-authority-302/) _2026-08-07 · consideringthebibletogether · Considering the Bible_ My hope is that this series will offer my readers a chance to consider the names, characteristics and descriptions of our God in the Word. The remaining Names of God in this series might be considered descriptors, or characteristics of the Lord. We have reviewed the three primary Names of God, along with nineteen compound \[ \]