Scripture really has no heroes apart from God himself. Sure, there are characteristics and patterns that can be emulated, but no character is without serious flaws. Let’s take David as an example. What was commendable about him? David’s Flaws I’ve been thinking about this a … Continue reading Integrity, Perfection, and Brokenness
Repentance to Prepare the Way
I recently preached a sermon on Luke 3:7–20 for the third week of Advent. Here is the text of the sermon. I have one goal this morning, and that is for you to leave here believing that God is for you, even though you are … Continue reading Repentance to Prepare the Way
Wordplay in LXX Gen 39:20–21
Writing about the Hebrew narrative, Nahum Sarna says the Joseph story is told by a master storyteller who employs novelistic techniques with consummate skill (Genesis, JPS Commentary, p.254). I think I hear a bit of that skill echoing into the work of the Greek translator, … Continue reading Wordplay in LXX Gen 39:20–21
Confusion in Mark
As I finish reading through Mark again, the theme of confusion is strikingly clear to me from beginning to end. It’s the black backdrop from which moments of clarity stand out like stars. Confusion I should put together a comprehensive list, but here’s a few: … Continue reading Confusion in Mark
Crossway’s Greek New Testament Reader’s Edition
In light of Crossway’s recent release of their Hebrew Old Testament: Reader’s Edition, I want to highlight their companion volume, The Greek New Testament: Reader’s Edition. Since its release in 2018, this has been my go-to Greek New Testament because it provides my favorite GNT, … Continue reading Crossway’s Greek New Testament Reader’s Edition
Crossway’s Hebrew Bible Reader’s Edition
When it comes to quality binding and design aesthetics, Crossway has been crushing it for years. Their reader’s Greek New Testament has been my favorite single testament reader’s edition since it was released. Their reader’s Hebrew Bible is now here, and it does not disappoint. … Continue reading Crossway’s Hebrew Bible Reader’s Edition
Looking around with Jesus
I experience something with verses like this, and I’m not sure I can effectively communicate the sentiment. Nevertheless, I try. Mark 11:11 Καὶ εἰσῆλθεν εἰς Ἱεροσόλυμα εἰς τὸ ἱερόν, καὶ περιβλεψάμενος πάντα, ὀψίας ἤδη οὔσης τῆς ὥρας, ἐξῆλθεν εἰς Βηθανίαν μετὰ τῶν δώδεκα. He entered … Continue reading Looking around with Jesus
The What and Why of Teaching
I’ve been mulling over how to articulate the goal of teaching and what exactly it is that I am trying to do every day. I don’t think this is the best or only way to say it; it’s just my way at the moment. In … Continue reading The What and Why of Teaching
Etymological Dictionary of Greek in Accordance
This week, alongside the Brill Dictionary of Classical Greek, Accordance has released Robert Beekes’ Etymological Dictionary of Greek (2 vols.). In the preface, Beekes describes his work as “the first comprehensive etymological dictionary of Greek in the English language … incorporating the most recent scholarly … Continue reading Etymological Dictionary of Greek in Accordance
New Testament Library in Accordance
Accordance has a fantastic sale right now on the Old Testament and New Testament Library series (OTL and NTL) by Westminster John Knox Press. OTL and NTL are longstanding pillars in biblical scholarship, regularly appearing on best commentary lists like this one by Scot McKnight. … Continue reading New Testament Library in Accordance
Brian W. Davidson 