RR - Psalm 30:9-11 Part 8
June 4th, 2025
This “plea” by David is an appeal to the Lord for mercy. We must all make such an appeal. The Hebrew word translated as “plea” is “Etchanan,” with “Chen” at the heart of it. ... Read More
RR Psalm 30:8 Part 7
June 3rd, 2025
Shalom,PsalmsPsalm 30:8(7) – Part 7Psalm 30:8 Adonai, in Your favor You made my mountain stand strong. When You hid Your face, I was terrified.Here is the choice offered by our subject verse… “Stand S... Read More
RR Psalm 30:7 Part 6
June 2nd, 2025
And this use of a sense of security is not necessarily a good thing, as it is regularly tied to an attitude of complacency. The sad truth (revealed throughout history) is that we, the people, turn to... Read More
RR Psalm 30:6 Part 5
June 1st, 2025
There is a contrast in the Hebrew of this verse. The contrast is between “B’ki” (Bet-Kaf-Yud) and Rina (Resh-Nun-Hey). They both mean “to cry out,” but in totally different contexts. ... Read More
RR Psalm 30:5 Part 4
May 30th, 2025
This “remembrance” is not the opposite of “forgetfulness,” but a memorial that is a testimony of our eternal debt to His kindness. How dare we receive His kindness and not offer a praise of thanks? ... Read More
Favor (Chen/Charis) in the Psalms By David Harwood
May 29th, 2025
There are only two examples of chen/charis in the Psalms. Let’s look at the first, Psalm 45:3 TLV.Grace pours from your lips. Therefore God has blessed you forever. (Psalm 45:3b TLV) “Favor (charis/ch... Read More
RR Psalm 30:4 Part 3
May 29th, 2025
Announcement: This Saturday (May 31st) is the fifth Saturday of May. Therefore; we will not have a service on Saturday morning this week. Instead, we will have a Friday night Shabbat dinner (bring ... Read More
RR Psalms 30:3 Part 2
May 28th, 2025
The greatest miracle in the world is that the almighty God, creator of the world and everything in it (He must be really smart to make it all work together amidst the never ceasing chaos) loves you an... Read More
RR Psalm 30:1,2 Part 1
May 27th, 2025
Shalom,Psalm Psa 30:1 A psalm, a song for the dedication of the Temple, of David. 2 I will exalt You, Adonai, for You have lifted me up, and did not let my enemies gloat over me.A few housekeeping ite... Read More
RR Psalm 29:11 Paert 11
May 26th, 2025
The rabbis love this verse! It has a prominent place in the Torah service liturgy. The purpose of that liturgy is to help us prepare our hearts to receive the message of the Torah. Through His Word... Read More
RR Psalm 29:9 Part 9
May 25th, 2025
These RR devotionals are the product of my devotional life with the Lord, I’m glad to share them with you. My dear wife, Jan, helps me every day by being the first person to listen to me read what I ... Read More
RR Psalm 29:10 Part 10
May 25th, 2025
There is one more question that demands an accurate answer… “Who is on the throne of your heart?” Before you answer in a hasty manner, take a moment to reflect. Sometimes we put ourselves on the thr... Read More
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June
RR Psalm 30:6 Part 5RR Psalm 30:7 Part 6RR Psalm 30:8 Part 7RR - Psalm 30:9-11 Part 8RR Psalm 30:12,13 Part 9RR Favor (Chen/Charis) in Proverbs By David HarwoodRR Psalm 31:1,2 Part 1RR Psalm 31:3 Part 2RR Psalm 31:4 Part 3RR Psalm 31:5 Part 4RR Psalm 31:6 Part 5RR Psalm 31:7 Part 6RR Kohelet By David HarwoodRR “Taking Our Thoughts Captive – Part 2” By Jerry MillerRR Psalm 31:8 Part 7RR Psalm 31:8 Part 8RR Psalm 31:9 Part 9RR - Psalm 31:10 Part 10RR Psalm 31:11 Part 11Zechariah and Favor By David HarwoodRR - Psalm 31:12-14 Part 12RR Shalom SpecialRR Psalm 31:15 Part 13RR Psalm 31:16,17 Part 14RR Psalm 31:18 Part 15RR Psalm 31:19,20 Part 16RR Adonai-Tzva’ot and End-Time Favor By David HarwoodRR Psalm 31:21 Part 17RR Psalm 31:22 Part 18RR Psalm 31:23 Part 19
July
RR Psalm 31:24 Part 20RR Psalm 31:25 Part 21RR Psalm 32:1 Part 1Rabbi’s Reflections - Favor and Luke By David HarwoodRR Taking Thoughts Captive Part 3 by Jerry MillerRR Psalm 32:2 Part 2RR Psalm 32:3,4 Part 3RR Psalm 32:5 Part 4RR Psalm 32:5 Part 5RR Psalm 32:6 Part 6Some Nuances of Charis By David HarwoodRR Psalm 32:7 Part 7RR Psalm 32:8 Part 8RR Psalm 32:8 Part 9RR Psalm 32:9 Part 10RR Psalm 32:10 Part 11RR Psalm 32:11 Part 12RR Psalm 33:1 Part 1RR Psalm 33:2,3 Part 2RR Psalm 33:4,5 Part 3RR Psalm 33:6,7 Part 4RR Psalm 33:8,9,10 Part 5Favor In Acts 1 by David HarwoodRR Psalm 33:11,12 Part 6RR Psalm 33:13,14 Part 7RR Psalm 33:15,16 Part 8RR Psalm 33:17,18,19 Part 9RR Psalm 33:20,21 Part 10RR Psalm 33:22 Part 11RR Favor in Acts 2: Stephen by David HarwoodRR “Endurance for the Race” by Jerry Miller