This post begins a series of reflections on who God is for us. We begin with “Our Father.” God is our Father. And He is a good Father. In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is retelling the story of God’s people, and he says that when they found themselves in the wilderness “the Lord your God carried you, as a father carries his son” (Deuteronomy 1:32). What a wonderful … [Read more...] about Our Father
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More Than Gospel Rudiments
William Still (2010) challenges us to push further into the Gospel and all that it means: In evangelical circles the danger that the Gospel may be equated with the mere rudiments of the Word of God has become almost a disaster, for these rudiments are only the beginning of the Good News. There are profounder things by far in the Bible than what is called 'the simple … [Read more...] about More Than Gospel Rudiments
How to Use a Bible Dictionary
A dictionary is a handy tool for Bible study. As we encounter unfamiliar words or, more often, as we try to meditate on the deeper meanings of words in scripture, we often find ourselves reaching for this tool. But there are some pitfalls here. It is possible to misuse the dictionary and be misled by it. To avoid these pitfalls, we must remember two important … [Read more...] about How to Use a Bible Dictionary
Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament
I love these insights on Jesus as the true and better answer to every Old Testament precursor. I wonder if the talk on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:27) went something like this: Here is the text from the video:1 Jesus is the true and better Adam who passed the test in the garden and whose obedience is imputed to us.Jesus is the true and better Abel who, though … [Read more...] about Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament
Bible Reading Goals for 2016
It is that time of year again. Time to set some goals for reading the Bible in the New Year! I know some folks greet New Years resolutions with crossed arms and a smirk, but I like making resolutions. I need a target, something for which to shoot. I like goals and the sense of accomplishment that comes when they are completed. So let's talk reading goals. The last couple … [Read more...] about Bible Reading Goals for 2016