09/02/2026
Worship Wednesday!!
"Because of the Lord’s faithful love we do not perish, for his mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!" Lamentations 3:22-23 CSB
I kept seeing these ads for doomscrolling the Bible so I decided to check it out. The app is called Scroll the Bible and it’s really cool, though I wouldn’t say it’s “doomscrolling”. That word makes me think of memes, videos, and articles. Here they break down each verse with Biblical meaning, historical context, original language, life in Biblical times, theological significance, maybe a cool “did you know”, cross references, and finally an application.
Just a sample:
Historical Context
“Jerusalem had been destroyed by Babylon in 586 BC. The temple was burned, the walls were demolished, and thousands were killed or enslaved. Lamentations is Jeremiah's funeral song over the city. These verses shine like diamonds against the darkest possible backdrop — proof that hope survives even total devastation.”
Original Language
The Hebrew 'chesed' (mercies) is God's covenant lovingkindness — loyal love that persists despite unfaithfulness. 'Rachamim' (compassions) shares its root with 'rechem' (womb) — it is the gut-level, maternal tenderness of God. These are not cold attributes but passionate, nurturing love.
Theological Significance
This passage establishes that God's mercy is not retrospective — it is proactive and perpetual. Each morning brings a fresh supply. Yesterday's failures are not held against you in today's allotment of grace. God's faithfulness is the constant beneath every variable of life.
Jesus' grace is sufficient, for His power is made perfect in weakne...