In Numbers 14 we have a description of the children of Israel murmuring before God. This incident is quoted in the New Testament in the context of the memorial emblems and therefore becomes an important exhortation for us as we remember the work of our Lord.
The Hebrew word for “murmur” in Nu…
Re-evaluating the Bible’s teaching on grace in light of this First Century context
When the New Testament writers used the term “grace” they were doubtless aware of how the concept of grace was understood in society. They were not inventing a new theory to describe how God dea…
Grace, and Its First Century Context (Part 2) Read More »
The times of Elijah and Elisha were incredibly dangerous and difficult times for those who served Yahweh.
Ahab and his incorrigible Zidonian wife, Jezebel, ruled the northern kingdom of Israel with an iron fist. Jezebel herself had introduced the licentious worship of Baal and had r…
Still, Small Voices and Vessels of Oil Read More »
From the very beginning of our creation God established an evening and morning as the wo defining moments of a day (Gen 1:5). They act like two bookends, helping us to distinguish the start and finish of daily consideration and activity. As such they become significant markers, allowing us to paus…
Morning and Evening Read More »
