The Prophetic Presbyterian & His Narrow Way

O LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER…!

O LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER…!

That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14  and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15  While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. ( Luke 24:13–15 , ESV) From time to time both believing & unbelieving critics of Christianity will argue over the existence &/o the exact whereabouts of Emmaus.  Within the Realms  of Historical Theology & Biblical Archaeology, many candidates have been suggested.   Speaking for myself, I think the text supplies the location for us by way Hebrew Naming Convention.  The word itself means “Hot Springs/Warm Baths.  Instead of looking to Ecclesiastical Tradition for the answer to the question, we ought to look for a site near Jerusalem that might qualify.    Uzi Springs is the most likely candidate for Emmaus.  Its name means “Hot Springs/Hot Baths ...

O LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER…!

O LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER…!

O LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER…!

  His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 118  Oh give thanks to the  Lord , for he is good;      for his steadfast love endures forever! 2  Let Israel say,      “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3  Let the house of Aaron say,      “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4  Let those who fear the  Lord  say,      “His steadfast love endures forever.” 5  Out of my distress I called on the  Lord ;      the  Lord  answered me and set me free. 6  The  Lord  is on my side; I will not fear.      What can man do to me? 7  The  Lord  is on my side as my helper;      I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. 8  It is better to take refuge in the  Lord      than to trust in man. 9  It is better to take refuge in the...

  Do Not Hide Your Face from Me A Prayer of one afflicted, when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the  Lord . 102  Hear my prayer, O  Lord ; let my cry come to you! 2  Do not hide your face from me      in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me;      answer me speedily in the day when I call! 3  For my days pass away like smoke,      and my bones burn like a furnace. 4  My heart is struck down like grass and has withered;      I forget to eat my bread. 5  Because of my loud groaning      my bones cling to my flesh. 6  I am like a desert owl of the wilderness,      like an owl [ a ]  of the waste places; 7  I lie awake;      I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop. 8  All the day my enemies taunt me; ...

  Sit at My Right Hand A Psalm of David. 110  The  Lord  says to my Lord:      “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” 2  The  Lord  sends forth from Zion      your mighty scepter.      Rule in the midst of your enemies! 3  Your people will offer themselves freely      on the day of your power, [ a ]      in holy garments; [ b ] from the womb of the morning,      the dew of your youth will be yours. [ c ] 4  The  Lord  has sworn      and will not change his mind, “You are a priest forever      after the order of Melchizedek.” 5  The Lord is at your right hand;      he will shatter kings on the day of his wrath. 6  He will execute judgment among the nat...

His Steadfast Love Endures Forever 118  Oh give thanks to the  Lord , for he is good;      for his steadfast love endures forever! 2  Let Israel say,      “His steadfast love endures forever.” 3  Let the house of Aaron say,      “His steadfast love endures forever.” 4  Let those who fear the  Lord  say,      “His steadfast love endures forever.” 5  Out of my distress I called on the  Lord ;      the  Lord  answered me and set me free. 6  The  Lord  is on my side; I will not fear.      What can man do to me? 7  The  Lord  is on my side as my helper;      I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. 8  It is better to take refuge in the  Lord      than to trust in man. 9  It is better to take refuge in the  ...

  Do Not Hide Your Face from Me A Prayer of one afflicted, when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the  Lord . 102  Hear my prayer, O  Lord ; let my cry come to you! 2  Do not hide your face from me      in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me;      answer me speedily in the day when I call! 3  For my days pass away like smoke,      and my bones burn like a furnace. 4  My heart is struck down like grass and has withered;      I forget to eat my bread. 5  Because of my loud groaning      my bones cling to my flesh. 6  I am like a desert owl of the wilderness,      like an owl [ a ]  of the waste places; 7  I lie awake;      I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop. 8  All the day my enemies taunt me; ...