Biblical Insights

Saul was the King of Israel. David was just a shepherd boy. But what was told about David irked him so badly, he eyed David that day onwards. Well, this is about the story of David and Saul. May be some of us are familiar with this incident. What made Saul see David with anger? It could have been the envy factor. But Bible says in Ecclesiastes 4:4 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour ... So envy could be there

When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.  I Samuel 17:11 Saul and the people of Israel were greatly afraid of Goliath. Why was there fear? David was also an Israelite, but he had no fear. Instead he had the power and zeal to overpower Goliath. What made the difference? 1.       He had the spirit of God 2.      He was a righteous man Generally, a.       Fear is an element that affects people who do not fear the Lord

Psalm 119 is a treasure. From that we can learn a lot of things. Here the Psalmist asks God to give him understanding ( Psalm 119:73) in the same Psalm later he says he gained in understanding (Psalm 119:104). Many times we pray for gaining in understanding but without knowing the way to receive the same. Here the psalmist says learn his precepts, that will give the understanding. I decided to find out the difference between precepts and commandments. Because in Psalm 119:73,

Though it sounds strange I could come across this question asked by non-Christians. What is the answer? The answer is yes. Let us see few such instances this in the following portions. When the Lord Jesus Christ said as reported in John 14:6, " I am the way , the truth and the life", Philip asks Him to show them the father. There Jesus remarks, the one who saw Him saw the father. Here is one place where it is clear that He and the father are the same. He rather clearly outlin

When I was reading through the incident where David was killing Goliath, something struck me. I was wondering in those days killing an enemy was well within the law of Bible(Moses). God gave Moses the laws. According to that tooth for tooth, eye for eye were all common and accepted. Exodus 21:24 But today God (Lord Jesus Christ) says vengeance is mine; I will repay (Romans 12:19). Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21) I was pondering over that. I

(Tamil translation below) Thou art my portion, O Lord: I have said that I would keep thy words Psalm 119:57 Knowing the scriptures and doing according to that are two different things. The psalmist knew about this. That's why he says the following in Psalm 119:99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. Here he makes clear distinction between just knowing the sc

What is second death? And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Hebrews 9:27, if that is the case what is second death? Let's look at Revelation 20:11-15 From that portion of Bible, it's pretty obvious that the dead will be judged; if their name is not found in the book of life, they will be cast into hell fire. That is the second death, Well, there are many things we can derive from the above portion of text. Rev 2:11 says ...He that overcomet

We might immediately remember the rebuke received by Peter from our Lord and savior Jesus Christ while chiding Him for talking about crucifixion. Here is another incident I would like to bring forth which shows Peter in same light as that. Jesus was with at most care explaining to the disciples that for all they did on this earth in support of Him, they would we rewarded in His kingdom. Luke 22:29,30. While saying so he wants to add a note of caution, especially to Peter. He

Matthew 22: 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God. Not knowing the scriptures proves to be fatal for the Jews in the times of Christ Jesus. That ended up keeping them in the wrong side of the history. Why do I say so? Many times I used to think it was better that I was a victim rather than the victimizer. Yes it may sound that I am adding mystery to a already murky statement. Well, let me elaborate. First, in the bib

Many times I prayed with this verse. I have seen God's hand in my life protecting me. When I went through this passage in Psalm 119:80 that clearly outlined the connection between what I read in Joel 2 and Psalm 119. Yes, dearly beloved the following verse clearly outlines what protects us from getting ashamed. Psalm 119:80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. We need to be sound in the statutes of the Lord God. That protects us so that we do not go