Tag: faith
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My People: Lessons from Ruth (Part 1 – Introduction)
I’m excited to dive into another incredible story from the Bible with a new series, “My People: Lessons from Ruth”. Ruth is a wonderfully simple story that takes place during the period of Israel’s judges. If you’ve read through the book of Judges, you might have noticed that Ruth is a refreshing reprieve from the […]
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The Divine Pursuit: Seeking Love and Holiness in the Song of Songs (Part 11)
Love Awakened (Song 8) The conclusion of the poetic saga that is Song of Songs calls the reader back to several key themes introduced previously in the poem: Frustrated Longing (8:1-4) – Throughout the Song, the young woman has expressed a deep desire to be united with her beloved, and at the same time frustration […]
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[New Podcast Episode!] Theologizing Life: Sabbath Rest
New episode drops today! Anthony and I discuss the origin and significance of the ancient practice of Sabbath rest, and how it relates to us as Christians today. Plus, find out where the best bathrooms are in the U.S.
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Study Guide: The Prophecies of Zechariah. Chapter 4.
The Olive Trees and the Lampstand (Zechariah 4:1-14) Zechariah is confronted with a fourth vision of a golden lampstand, topped with a bowl and flanked by olive trees on its left and right. The lampstand was a ritual object that adorned both the tabernacle and the former Temple of Solomon. One of the duties of […]
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Study Guide: Shedding Some Light on the Book of Jude
Featured image: William Blake, “Enoch”. Lithograph, 1803. © The Trustees of the British Museum The book of Jude is a scathing indictment of false teachers in the Church. Featuring brutal statements and accusations that resemble Old Testament judgment prophecies, a couple of references to sources that are not actually in the Bible, and complete with […]
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Racism and Repentance (Part 2): Acknowledging Sin and Committing to Change
In Part 1 of this series, I gave an overview of the nature and scope of sin. Obviously, there is more to be said on the matter, but there are four main takeaways that are relevant to this discussion: Sin entered God’s perfect creation through human agency. Sin is universal, affecting all aspects of God’s […]
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Racism and Repentance (Part 1): The Universal, Generational, All-Encompassing Nature of Sin
Before I begin, I want to make several things very clear. Even if my first paragraph makes you roll your eyes, please understand my heart. I have heard and read countless articles and sermons calling out against the “social justice gospel”, critical race theory, white guilt . . . you name it. I am not […]
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Following Jesus and Losing Your Liberties
Israel’s Expectations vs. The Kingdom of God From the beginning of the nation’s history, Israel had been expecting a Messianic ruler to rise up from their ranks. He would be an eternal King anointed by God himself who would crush their enemies, restore peace among the nations, and be a blessing to all the peoples […]
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