Vow

Confident The Lord Will Protect - Psalms 56:8 – 56:13 (commentary)

John Phillips in his book “Exploring the Psalms” says, “The path to the throne was not an easy one for David. He was in God’s school and God gives stiff exams. He does not grade on the curve. He put those He intends to exalt to the sternest of tests. David’s experi …

Jephthah’s Vow to the Lord - Judges 11:29 – 11:40 (commentary)

Jephthah wanted victory over the Ammonites so badly that he made a foolish vow to God (vv. 29-31). If God would permit him to triumph over Ammon, he would offer up as a sacrifice the first thing that walked through the door of his house to meet him after the battle. The Spirit of the Lord ...

Saul’s Rash Oath - I Samuel 14:16 – 14:30 (commentary)

The Israelites observed great confusion in the Philistine camp (vv. 16-20). Saul suspected that some of his men had attacked the enemy. A quick numbering of his troops revealed the absence of Jonathan and his armorbearer. Saul ordered the high priest to bring the ark of God forwa …

Keep Your Vows - Ecclesiastes 5:1 – 5:7 (commentary)

The last phrase of verse 7 gives us a key to this section - “stand in awe of God.” Never under any circumstances, in any situation, underestimate the God of Creation. Solomon expresses what our attitudes should be when we approach God in acts of worship.The …