Bible Bites [Exegesis]
On Which Day of the Week Did Jesus Die?
On which day of the week did Jesus die? The first thing that must be said about this question is tha..
Who Is Lording Over Whom? (Matthew 20:25)
Today while studying Greek I encountered an exegetical puzzle. Who is lording over whom in this vers..
A Story in Greek
In December I had the opportunity to take a two-week Greek immersion class in Pennsylvania. There we..
“All Things Work Together for…” What?
In Romans 8:28 Paul famously assures us that “all things work together for good.” This is a muc..
Naked and Exposed Before the Living God (Sermon)
The word of God reveals our hearts, leaving us naked and exposed before God. When God’s word c..
“Into the World, But Not of the World”
“In the world, but not of the world.” Perhaps you’ve heard this slogan. It’s..
“Let Him” Or “If He”? Translating Divorce in Deuteronomy
I learned today that the King James Version has a misleading translation of an important OT passage ..
God’s Word and the Pastor’s Authority (Hebrews 1:1-4)
Pastor, why should anyone listen to your words? What is the basis of your authority? The answer is b..
Did Satan Give Super Tuesday to Trump and Clinton? (Luke 4:6)
As I write this post, Trump and Clinton are racking up victories in the race to the White House. As ..
What Jesus Wished He Could Say before He Died (John 16:12)
If you died today, what might you regret you’d left unsaid? Such death-bed regrets are common...