All posts by Matt Maldre

Ecclesiastes 12:13 – Fear God

August 3, 2021NotepadEcclesiastesMatt Maldre

The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. —Ecclesiastes 12:13 Fear God — Which is put here for all the inward worship of God, reverence, and love, and trust, and a devotedness of heart to serve and please him; and keep his commandments — This is properly added, as a necessary effect, and certain evidence of the true and genuine fear of God.… Read the rest

Meaning for established (hekin) in Psalm 103:19

July 27, 2021NotepadMatt Maldre

The LORD has established his throne in the heavens, and his kingdom rules over all. —Psalm 103:19 established (hekin): from “kun”. To be firm, stable, secure, enduring.… Read the rest

Yesterday today forever Hebrews 13:8 (echthes, sēmeron, aiōnas)

July 26, 2021NotepadHebrewsMatt Maldre

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.—Hebrews 13:8 yesterday (echthes) a non-specific length of time in the past that could still be recalled by those in the present (onegodworship)today (sēmeron) this very day (Thayer’s Greek Lexicon)forever (aiōnas) ages.… Read the rest

Concordia Publishing House blog authors

July 26, 2021NotepadMatt Maldre

In my Linkedin feed was a blog post from Concordia Publishing House, “Qualities of a ‘Good’ Christian“. The title of this blog post was curious (and a bit alarming). Missouri Synod Lutherans normally don’t go with the “good” Christian line. The blog post ended up debunking that “good” Christian line.… Read the rest

Meaning of “singing” in Psalm 100:2 (renanah)

July 25, 2021NotepadMatt Maldre

Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!—Psalm 100:2 The Hebrew word for “singing” in Psalm 100:2 is renanah, which could mean: a ringing cry (Strong’s Concordance)joyful voice, singing, triumphing (Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance)to exclaim the victoryjoyful songs (NIV)singing with joy (NLT)rejoicing (NASB)to exclaim the victory (Worship Words)joyful voice (“Pure Praise (Revised): A Heart-Focused Bible Study on Worship” By Dwayne Moore)shout of joy, i.e.,… Read the rest

Eulogētos, Eulogēsas, Eulogia: Blessed, blessed, blessing in Ephesians 1:3

July 9, 2021NotepadEphesiansMatt Maldre

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places —Ephesians 1:3 Notice how blessed, blessed, and blessing are all in the same verse? Are these three the exact same word?… Read the rest

Behold (hinneh) Isaiah 12:2

July 8, 2021NotepadIsaiah, Verse of the dayMatt Maldre

“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” —Isaiah 12:2 “Behold” is a word of wonder; it is intended to excite admiration.… Read the rest

Matthew 7:24 – akouo, logous, poiei

July 7, 2021NotepadMatthew, Verse of the dayMatt Maldre

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.”— Matthew 7:24 Note that both “builders” heard the same message. The difference is that this builder heard and responded in faith, becoming a doer of His Word.… Read the rest

What percentage of the bible is used in the lectionary?

July 6, 2021NotepadMatt Maldre

The past few years I’ve been reading the weekly lectionary to my kids (now ages 2 & 5). I love being in God’s Word with them on a frequent basis. But I also wonder how much of the lectionary doesn’t cover parts of the Bible.… Read the rest

Using hypothes.is to highlight Bible commentaries online

June 23, 2021NotepadMatt Maldre

I just realized that when I use hypothes.is to highlight parts of commentaries online, if I ever come back to that commentary, I’ll see my highlights.… Read the rest

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