Aug 25, 2019
The account of King David’s adulterous affair with Bathsheba, which ultimately led to the murder of her husband Uriah, is a well documented failure on the part of David (II Samuel 11). We know David sincerely repented when reproved by the prophet Nathan, and suffered...
Aug 15, 2019
Paul writes, “I don’t understand my own behavior – I don’t do what I want to do; instead, I do the very thing I hate!” (Romans 7:15, Complete Jewish Bible) I want to shout, ME TOO PAUL! After seeking forgiveness, there is often an extended period of...
Jul 31, 2019
Matthew 13, verses 24-30 and 37-43 is the parable of the wheat and tares and the explanation of its meaning. In essence, the parable cautions the field workers about attempting to separate the wheat from tares before the harvest. Jesus then clarifies that this...
Jul 20, 2019
Exodus chapters 3 and 4 tell the story of Moses being called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Chapter 4 begins with Moses expressing his uncertainty. “But Moses spoke up and said, “What if they [Israelites] do not believe me and do not listen to me but say: ‘The...
Jun 4, 2019
We know that God created the universe and could have fashioned a lineage of perfection for himself. He did not. In the lineage of Christ there is imperfection. Tamar tricked her father-in-law into having intercourse, whereby she became pregnant, and produced a son,...
May 7, 2019
I believe everyone has a problem with religion – just not their religion. The Torah was given to identify sin (Romans 5:13), and during the time of Jesus the religious Pharisee and Sadducee factions had issues with the behavior of Jesus based on their strict adherence...
