Backing Into the Future
The book of Exodus starts with a problem: a new king rose over Egypt who didn't know Joseph. This led to the people of Israel being disenfranchised and made into …
The book of Exodus starts with a problem: a new king rose over Egypt who didn't know Joseph. This led to the people of Israel being disenfranchised and made into …
Liturgy and public prayer is a huge part of modern day Judaism. Of all the formulas and prayers that are recited each day, the Shema is recited the most. The Shema is …
The placement of Isaiah 6 is a tough nut to crack. Why is the call of the prophet not in chapter 1 but in chapter 6? The question is whether …
An excerpt from Holiness in Fresh Perspective: Covenant, Cross, and Kingdom (Wipf and Stock, expected 2015). The Exodus in the Old Testament was the high moment of salvation for the family of Abraham, …
Why did God let Pharaoh think that he was in control? This is one of those parts of the Exodus account that intrigues me. Certainly God could have freed Israel in …
The start of a year is the time to reflect on history. We remember the highlights of the previous year. The good things, the bad things, and perhaps even the …
Yesterday I read this article by Dr. John Oswalt and wanted to share. It's a bit lengthy, but well worth it. John N. Oswalt is currently Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Asbury …
The story of the Exodus is one of the more popular stories of the Old Testament. Not only that, but it is also one of the most important redemptive events in …
The book of Genesis is a book of origins. In fact, the title itself, “Genesis”, is the Greek word meaning “origins”. The Hebrew title of the book of Genesis is …
The book of Genesis is a book of origins. In fact, the titled itself, “Genesis” is the Greek word meaning “origins”. The Hebrew title of the book of Genesis is …