David Murray
Dr. David P. Murray is Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and worked for five years in financial services before being converted to Christ. He studied for the ministry at Glasgow University and the Free Church of Scotland College (Edinburgh). He was a pastor for 12 years, first at Lochcarron Free Church of Scotland and then at Stornoway Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). From 2002 to 2007, he was Lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament at the Free Church Seminary in Inverness. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Reformation International Theological Seminary for his work relating Old Testament Introduction studies to the pastoral ministry. He and his wife, Shona, have four children: Allan, Angus, Joni, and Amy. He also blogs at Head Heart Hand.
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Do Christians Today Have to Obey the Old Testament Laws?
Under law, or under grace? David Murray explains whether New Testament Christians must obey Old Testament law.Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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How Does God's Sovereignty Work with Our Free Will?
God’s absolute authority over everything and our freedom to choose—we see evidence of both in Scripture, yet they seem so juxtaposed.Friday, January 19, 2024
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10 Reasons Why 'It Is More Blessed to Give Than to Receive'
The most unbelieved beatitude in the Bible is: “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). The giver happier than the getter? Surely some mistake?Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Do Christians Have to Obey Old Testament Laws?
Under law, or under grace? David Murray explains whether New Testament Christians must obey Old Testament law.Friday, April 9, 2021
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What Is the Book of Psalms All About?
Psalms is one of the most beloved books of Bible. In this short video, David Murray reveals what this "hymn book" tells us about God.Thursday, April 1, 2021
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3 Vital Words for Successful Teens
Based on my experience of parenting teens, pastoring teens, and being a teen, I’d like to burn three words into the hearts and minds of all teens: FOCUS, FORCE, FAITH.Monday, November 16, 2020
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The Most Respectable Sin in the Christian Community
Workaholism is probably the most respectable sin in the Christian community, and maybe especially among pastors. In this Harvard Business Review podcast (and transcript) Nancy...Monday, April 30, 2018
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7 Ways the Old Testament Connects Us to Christ
One of the ways that children sometimes try to deepen their relationship with their parents is to travel back to where their father or mother grew up. They might visit historical societies, read...Wednesday, March 14, 2018
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What's the Book of Proverbs All About?
www.headhandheart.orgwww.biblestudytools.comFriday, November 24, 2017
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10 Reasons Why it Is More Blessed to Give than to Receive
The most unbelieved beatitude in the Bible is: “It is more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). The giver happier than the getter? Surely some mistake? That goes against all our intuitions...Friday, August 4, 2017
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The Biggest 'Contradiction' in the Bible
When people criticize the Bible, they often point to contradictions. They say that this cannot be God’s book. It’s no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. One of...Sunday, January 26, 2014
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Easter Sunday is Over, Now What?
How can we stop allowing lesser things to push the blood of Christ to the periphery of our lives? Read these eight directions to help us be cross-centered every day:Monday, April 1, 2013
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What Guys Should Know About Girls: 50 Tips
What teenage girls wanted guys to know about themTuesday, February 19, 2013
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What Girls Should Know About Guys: 40 Tips
If you had a once-in-a-lifetime chance to tell the girls what they should know about guys, what would you write? Here's what 50 teenage guys came up with.Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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Biblical Stargazing
God sent a star to guide wise men and point them to the future plan of God for the salvation of sinners. As we gaze at this star with these wise men we learn six lessons.Monday, December 24, 2012