Indeed, Jesus’ suffering was not only the cross but all instances he experienced of unjust hatred, doubt, misunderstanding, jealousy and betrayal (a snippet of a much longer list). All this was the result of obedience and righteousness, not personal sin…
Read MoreIn Ephesians 2, Paul uses language reminiscent of the Jerusalem Council to make similar points. This beautiful chapter communicates Paul’s weighty perspective on human dynamics in light of the Gospel, using Jews and Gentiles as an example of much deeper truths…
Read MoreOur world, very much including the Church, is one that seems to live in a constant and contented state of fret. It can often feel that this is the air we breathe. Our culture and the Church seems to need fret in order to feel alive…
Read MoreThroughout Proverbs, Solomon chooses perfectly expressive verbs to explain the personal, active relationship people must have with God’s wisdom – words like hear, receive, understand, treasure, make, incline, pursue…
Read MoreNot mentioned by name much in the Bible, besides recalling her lineage and familial connections, what can be learned from Jochebed’s faithful life brings a deep-seeded honor to a far greater name. Jochebed, meaning in the Hebrew language “God’s Glory,” is a true testament to the proclamations of God and the hand He has in the lives of those He so truly calls…
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