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Introduction Jeremiah’s crazy commission to buy land on the eve of Judah’s collapse was followed by a promise of HOPE: “I will certainly bring my
The teachings of Scripture weave together like a giant tapestry. Tugging at one piece of thread will not only reveal its connection to the greater whole but will also expose the complexity of the greater story. A robust confession of faith is forged in the furnace of historical biblical interpretation, theological reflection, and real life. While God anchors us in healthy and consistent biblical teaching, he continues to fill us “with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding…
Introduction Jeremiah’s crazy commission to buy land on the eve of Judah’s collapse was followed by a promise of HOPE: “I will certainly bring my
Genesis 18:1-15 Narrator: The Lord appeared again to Abraham near the oak grove belonging to Mamre. One day Abraham was sitting at the entrance to
Introduction The earth was a chaotic void… and darkness covered the face of the deep… while the Spirit of God hovered over the face of
Textual context: The last discourse (23-25) anticipates an impending judgment on the Jewish leadership – the scribes and Pharisees. They have focused on outward expressions