Well, here we are, we are going to be a Numbers chapter 21. And I hope you are ready because I have been thinking about this for quite some time. And I need to get this out of my head. So Numbers chapter 21, we find a story that you’ve probably heard before, but youContinue reading “When Snakes Lived in the Trees”
Category Archives: Exposition
Has God Ever Shown No Mercy?
Did God Command Israel to “Show Them No Mercy?” I have visited this issue before, but it still intrigues me. I’m a strong believer in the inspiration of the Bible even if not in its absolute, technical inerrancy (mainly due to all the qualifications one has to make). I prefer “infallibility” to describe my viewContinue reading “Has God Ever Shown No Mercy?”
Did Jesus Go to Hell?
“He descended into Hell.” How many times have you said this in your life? If you were brought up in churches that regularly recited the Apostle’s Creed, then you may have said it hundreds of times. But is it true? Did Jesus descend into hell? The answer, as we will see, is “No” and “Yes.”Continue reading “Did Jesus Go to Hell?”
God Does Not Love You Because Your Special
It would be natural to assume that God’s special love for his people comes from something special about his people, something they’ve got that no one else does. But listen to how Deuteronomy explains why God made Israel “his treasured possession” out of all the peoples on earth: It was not because you were moreContinue reading “God Does Not Love You Because Your Special”
Sexual Immorality Has Many Forms
There are many different types of sexual immorality that are described in the Bible. The list below will provide you with information on the different forms of sexual deviation. In Galatians 5:19-21, scripture mentions the sinful works of the flesh, which includes the sins “immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger,Continue reading “Sexual Immorality Has Many Forms”
Jesus in the Psalms
Luke 24 arguably contains the greatest Bible study ever. Jesus explains how the prophets spoke of him and how everything written about him in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled (Luke 24:25–27, 44). (“Psalms” here most likely refers to Scripture’s poetry and wisdom literature). Nevertheless, the point is clearContinue reading “Jesus in the Psalms”
It’s All About Jesus
If you grew up in church, you’re probably familiar with the well-known Bible stories. You’ve marveled at Noah’s floating zoo, you’ve faced down giants in your life like David, maybe you’ve even dared to be a Daniel. And that’s just the Old Testament. In the Gospels you learned about Jesus’s miracles, and perhaps also thatContinue reading “It’s All About Jesus”
Get Your Bible in Order
Programmes about organising your home have become very popular in recent years and it’s helpful to have your home in some sort of organised form. It makes little sense to keep your gardening tools in your bedroom or your pots and pans in your lounge. Where you locate your possessions is an indication of whatContinue reading “Get Your Bible in Order”
Feeding Sheep
I pastored for 12 years in the Scottish Highlands. During that time, I was surrounded by sheep: sheep on the roads, sheep on the mountains, sheep on the beeches, sheep in my yard. Many of the members were shepherds. Never a day went by without seeing a sheep or a shepherd. There was therefore anContinue reading “Feeding Sheep”
Grounds for Divorce
It seems every week brings into the spotlight yet another church that has failed to carefully handle cases of abuse. As we consider the best way to respond to such sin in our ranks, many wonder about the biblical teaching that should inform our care. One question that repeatedly comes up, of course, is whetherContinue reading “Grounds for Divorce”
Intentional Faith 