In this episode we talk about how the Bible is a means to the end of knowing Jesus more intimately, and we look at one specific practice we can do to approach the Scriptures this way.

NET footnote on Psalm 23:6 and the word "follow" (or "pursue"): "The use of רָדַף (radaf, “pursue, chase”) with טוֹב וָחֶסֶד (tov vakhesed, “goodness and faithfulness”) as subject is ironic. This is the only place in the entire OT where either of these nouns appears as the subject of this verb רָדַף (radaf, “pursue”). This verb is often used to describe the hostile actions of enemies. One might expect the psalmist’s enemies (see v. 5) to chase him, but ironically God’s “goodness and faithfulness” (which are personified and stand by metonymy for God himself) pursue him instead. The word “pursue” is used outside of its normal context in an ironic manner and creates a unique, but pleasant word picture of God’s favor (or a kind God) “chasing down” the one whom he loves."

Scriptures referenced:
Matthew 15:8
John 17:3
John 6:63
Psalm 127:1
Psalm 27:8
Matthew 11:28
Psalm 138:3
Psalm 9:1-2
Psalm 8:3-4
Psalm 1:2-3
Psalm 18:28-29
Psalm 51:10
Psalm 30:11-12
Psalm 13:1-6
Psalm 10:1
Psalm 27:10
Psalm 7:1-2
Psalm 46:1-3
Psalm 147:10-11
Psalm 143:7-12
Psalm 63:1-4, 8
Psalm 139:1-16
Psalm 23

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
I said the guy who disciples me had me write on the front cover, "I read this book to know Jesus more." I meant to say "in the front cover".

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