Scripture really has no heroes apart from God himself. Sure, there are characteristics and patterns that can be emulated, but no character is without serious flaws. Let’s take David as an example. What was commendable about him? David’s Flaws I’ve been thinking about this a … Continue reading Integrity, Perfection, and Brokenness
Category: Hebrew
Crossway’s Hebrew Bible Reader’s Edition
When it comes to quality binding and design aesthetics, Crossway has been crushing it for years. Their reader’s Greek New Testament has been my favorite single testament reader’s edition since it was released. Their reader’s Hebrew Bible is now here, and it does not disappoint. … Continue reading Crossway’s Hebrew Bible Reader’s Edition
“I am” Encouragement
At the end of chapter 5, Moses lays out a very reasonable complaint to God. The situation of the Israelites has only become worse. As a result of Moses going to Pharaoh, their work has become exponentially harder, and no one is listening to him, … Continue reading “I am” Encouragement
Omnipotens, More than You Can Ask or Imagine
There is a string of passages at the end of Genesis and the beginning of Exodus that I have been pondering the past couple weeks. It starts in Genesis 48:11. Genesis 48:11 And Israel said to Joseph, “I did not even pray to see your … Continue reading Omnipotens, More than You Can Ask or Imagine
An Accordance Two-Column Workspace
The previous three column layouts I have written about rely heavily on Live-Click and provide a remarkable array of functionality with a single click. But take a look at this two-column setup I am using this weekend: Two-Column Workspace This two column layout has a … Continue reading An Accordance Two-Column Workspace
Accordance as a Comprehensive Reading Tool
I want to demonstrate a workspace in Accordance that I am enjoying as a comprehensive reading companion. I’ve posted before about a similar 3-column workspace, but I’ve tweaked things in ways I consider significant. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been happier with this setup … Continue reading Accordance as a Comprehensive Reading Tool
How to Reread a Text
Rereading is your single most important tool, but instructors rarely take the time to show others how. It’s self-explanatory, right? Just reread. Well, what I’ve learned is there are different ways to reread a text and people benefit from a bit of an introduction. I … Continue reading How to Reread a Text
Live Click and a 3-Column Setup for Accordance
Live Click is my favorite feature of Accordance, and yesterday I created a few new workspaces to better take advantage of its features. I use Accordance primarily as a reading companion, a place to turn to for reference resources as I read from a print … Continue reading Live Click and a 3-Column Setup for Accordance
Self-Deception in Proverbs, Dostoevsky, and the Avetts
An interesting thread appeared this morning while doing some reading in Proverbs. The thread runs through Proverbs, Brothers Karamazov, and an Avett Brothers song, and I think it’s worth explaining. Proverbs In Proverbs 14:8 there is a word at the end of the verse that … Continue reading Self-Deception in Proverbs, Dostoevsky, and the Avetts
New Daily Biblical Language Readers in Accordance
Accordance has released a host of new daily readers that focus on the original languages of the Bible. All of these are based on 365 day reading plans, starting today, January 1. Each provides the type of readings you can work through in less than … Continue reading New Daily Biblical Language Readers in Accordance
Brian W. Davidson 