Why does Jude refer to Enoch? Because Jesus alluded to Lamech to illustrate the chasm between the kingdom of God and the kingdom of the Herods and the Pharisees.
Fifteen of the Psalms (120-134) begin with the words, “A song of ascents.” The title may indicate that these were sung by worshipers ascending the road to Jerusalem...
Israel’s mediatory role required its members to be shepherds, not wolves. Instead of showing mercy as humble priests that the Gentiles might have life,...