The Shema: A Reminder
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 …
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 …
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 Old Testament prophets always seem to be so angry with God's people. One time I was leading a BIble study when someone said, "I don't read the prophetic literature …
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 …
It’s not what you say but how you say it—the Bible tells us so. Have you ever noticed that a great deal of the Old Testament is written in poetry? Most …
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 …
Many Christians struggle with understanding how the Old Testament and New Testament fit together. One of the particular ares of difficulty is understanding how the Mosaic Law (things such as …
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 …
Have you ever noticed that God is always choosing the least likely people to do his work in the world? The story of Saul and David (1 and 2 Samuel) …