4 Words that Connect Deuteronomy 6, Psalm 1 and Ephesians
Dueteronomy 6:4-9 is one of the most popular passages in the entire Old Testament. Those verses serve as instruction about intentionally passing on faith to the next generation before the Hebrews enter the promised land. There are four words in Deuteronomy 6 that are later echoed in Psalm 1 and Paul’s letter to the Ephesians…I […]
Does the Bible Condemn Bad Handwriting?
There is this little Hebrew word that is only used three times in the Old Testament. The word is באר (ba-ar). It means to make something really, really plain. The first place this word is used in the Bible is in Deuteronomy 1:5 where Moses “explains” the Law. Literally, he makes the Law plain and […]
New Lessons Posted on Deuteronomy, Daniel, And Missional Church By Mark Hamilton & David Wray
Thanks to Mark Hamilton for allowing me to post his lessons on Deuteronomy & Daniel. Mark is a professor of Old Testament and Associate Dean of their graduate Bible department at ACU. The material looks great. Deuteronomy – Now Choose Life Daniel – Keeping Faith in a Distant Land Thanks also to David Wray for […]
Gospel of John 8:12-59 – Jesus Gets Testy
John 8:12-59 contains some of the best known lines in John but they aren’t said to a loving, accepting mob of fervent believers. They are spoken to a mostly obnoxious and rebellious group in Jerusalem. In 8:12 Jesus says he is the light of the world. One of the great “I am” statements and one […]
American Parallels with Deuteronomy 8
Read this and see if you think we as a nation or you as an individual fit in this text: Observe the commands of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and revering him. 7 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with streams and pools of water, […]