Bible Bites [Exegesis]
“With a rich man in his death” — Holy Saturday thoughts
(Old Facebook Post)Today is the day we remember Christ was in the grave. Have you ever considered that there, too, he was unexpectedly exalted? The NA..
“Many” New Testament allusions to Isaiah 53
(Old Facebook Post) Isaiah 53 is a rich gospel feast. It is quoted very frequently by the New Testament writers. Following are two of the more subtle ..
The frustration and joy of John the Baptist
(Old Facebook Post) I love John the Baptist’s frustrated/joyful response to those who rejected Jesus: “A person cannot receive even one t..
Do you “believe into” Jesus?
(Old Facebook Post) Do you really believe in Jesus? Do you “believe into” him? This blog post is a description of true Christian belief (f..
Seeing the face of God
(Old Facebook Post) Reflections on Jacob’s encounter’s with God and Esau in Genesis 32-33: Until you experience the shock of actually surv..
“Ran… embraced… kissed”
(Old Facebook Post–Revised) Compare Luke 15:20 with Genesis 33:4. The father in the Prodigal Son parable “ran… embraced… kisse..
Wisdom versus revelation – James 1:5
(Old Facebook Post) Wisdom is the God-given ability to make decisions when faced with complex situations. Revelation is a voice from heaven–God ..
Jonah and superficial repentance
(Old Facebook Post) Those of you who studied Jonah in Sunday School today may especially be interested in this study which suggests Jonah’s chap..
On taking God’s name in vain
(Old Facebook Post) “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain” (Exodus 20:7). “The name is equivalent to the identi..
“When people add to the Word of God”
(Old Facebook Post)Dennis McCallum on adding to God’s Word:“How much should we make of Eve’s addition to God’s Word–that even touching the fruit would..