I was first drawn to studying Psalms 23 because of its wide use in worship among Christians. Although I have read the book of Psalms since I was a teenager, my most relevant experience with Psalms 23 was when, as a group of theologians, we formed a Bible study group dedicated to studying that particular … Read more
For a long time, many Christians, including myself, associated the Books of Psalms with David. In fact, some of my theology students thought that David was the only author of these books. I wasn’t surprised by this but instead used my theological knowledge to enlighten them on the truth. Our discussion started with answering the … Read more
During my theology class, last week, the class representative asked if any of the Psalms were written by Moses. He had read an article talking about the Psalms by Moses and was intrigued since he thought David was the sole author of The book of Psalms. This raised more questions in the class like which … Read more
During a discussion among friends, one of my friends remarked on how the book of Psalms was among the longest in the Old Testament. He was curious to know when the Book was written. His remark intrigued the rest of the group and they raised more concerns like why the book was written in the … Read more
I was teaching my theology students how to use the Book of Psalms to pray when one student asked me which was the best Psalm to use when seeking God’s help. The question brought to mind Psalm 109, which was among the first chapters I studied in depth and memorized by heart in the Book … Read more
My friends and I often ask each other Bible-related questions for fun and to pass the time. In our previous “question and answer” session, one of them asked who the author of Psalms 42 is. This topic sparked a heated debate with varying answers. As a theologian, I’ve studied many books in the Bible including … Read more
Teaching is a rewarding career. However, it comes with moments of self-doubt and imminent defeat. I know first-hand as I experienced several difficulties as a Theology teacher. However, I gathered several encouraging Psalms that motivated me and took me through the toughest days. Today, I wish to share various Psalms with teachers out there who … Read more
I have always believed that it is essential to turn to the Lord when you feel hopeless and lost. Recently, during a church ceremony, as we were discussing what the bible says about feeling empty, a member asked which psalms are best to read when you feel empty and lost. Given my knowledge as a … Read more
As far back as before joining theology school, I have always read the bible whenever faced with temptation; my expertise in tackling temptation using the scripture is just superb. Recently, I met an old friend who claimed to be critically faced with temptations that hindered him from advancing spiritually. Upon sharing with him several scriptures … Read more
I have always believed that living a healthy life is essential. Recently, I had a session with my scholars after graduating in Theology school and was asked about the verses in the Bible that one can read for weight loss. As a Christian and theologian, I researched and found the Psalms that discuss weight loss. … Read more