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Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 5
Yes, that right. This is part 5 of the polytheism context clue. If you’re joining us for the first time, you may be terribly confused. I suggest going back to read parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 first. It will make a lot more sense of today’s discussion. In the previous posts, we’ve compiled a …
Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 3
Welcome to part 3 of the polytheism context clue. If you’re just joining us, we’ve been exploring the claim that developing a clear understanding of Biblical and historical polytheism will help us to peel back some of the troublesome layers of ancient Israel’s history and literature. I would suggest going back to read parts 1 …
Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 2
Welcome to part 2 of the polytheism context clue. In the previous post, I made the claim that developing a clear understanding of Biblical and historical polytheism will help us to peel back some of the troublesome layers of ancient Israel’s history and literature. So what do I mean by that? Well, depending on your …
Context Clues – Polytheism Pt 1
Sometimes I find myself reading a passage of Scripture and wondering, “What was that about?” If I’m not careful, I can be tempted to scratch my head and walk away with a resigned shrug. Maybe you can relate? This certainly happens when I’m reading in the New Testament, but if I’m being honest, it happens …
He’s Already in the Next Storm
The boat was already a long distance from the land, battered by the waves; for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea… Peter said to Him, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You upon the water.” And He …
Here I Am, Lord
Now there was a certain disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named …
Wisdom and Mysteries
“I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants.” (Matt. 11:25b) Have you ever looked at one of those “Magic Eye” illustrations? There’s a complex, often repetitive pattern and it’s (quite frankly) hard to look at. At first …
When a Thrill of Hope becomes Hope Deferred
As this season of Advent draws to a close and Christmas approaches, I find myself looking back once more to the story of Israel and their hope for the coming Messiah. Many prophecies going all the way back to Genesis 3 spoke about God’s restoration project for the world (and indeed for all of reality), …
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Finishing Well
As we find ourselves in December with only a few weeks remaining in the year, I can’t help but think about the changing of seasons. Not only the changing of the physical seasons (summer, fall, winter, spring), but also the changing of seasons in our lives. Just as fall gives way to winter, so also …
Just for a Closer Walk 