The psalmists intends to praise, he is going to apply his will to praise. He does not put his trust in humans but in the creator God who is a…
Hypocrisy is a problem. It has caused insiders to leave the church and dissuaded others from exploring the faith further. James says we must hear the word, receive it and…
Luke writes with the express intention to boost faith. He starts his gospel record with a story of lack of faith. The one who was to make a path for…
John the Baptist preached a message of repentance to prepare his hearers for the coming of Jesus. All of his hearers received some information but only some were transformed and…
Peter lays down a clear charge to elders/shepherds. In using the shepherd metaphor he follows the example of Jesus the Good Shepherd. The work of the elder/shepherd should be done…
Idolatry is very dangerous and deceitful. Moses was a powerful intercessor and mediator who pre-figured Christ. Paul provides comment on this incident in 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
God made a covenant with his people through Moses and both parties ratified it. The writer to the Hebrews affirms that Jesus was and is the mediator of a new…
The Children of Israel were led to the desert and modern day Christians face regular difficulties. Exodus asks us to identify with God's purposes. His purpose was that the Egyptiams…
Exodus tells us so much about God's plan of salvation, not just for Israel but for humankind. Despite Moses' disobedience and failure God patiently gave him another chance and Moses…
After expounding deep theology in chapters 1-11 Paul now tells the Roman Christians how this theology should work out in their lives, how they should worship with all of themselves…