There is so much about Jesus’ life that isn’t practical. In a real sense, he is not a very practical person. You remember the story about the woman with the alabaster box of ointment (Matthew 26:6–13)? The disciples were outraged because she had wasted the … Continue reading Feasting with friends while Rome is burning
Jesus
Here, you’ll find a collection of posts I’ve made over the years reflecting on Jesus. Looking around with Jesus When Jesus says, “Look, Reader.” Feasting with frinds while Rome is burning Jesus with a sense of humor When Jesus told you so Isbell and Jesus … Continue reading Jesus
Two Horizons OT Commentary in Accordance
The Two Horizons commentary is on sale at Accordance for one more day, and in this post I want to give you an example of what you can expect from the 13 volume Old Testament collection. In a previous post, I discussed the 9 volume … Continue reading Two Horizons OT Commentary in Accordance
Two Horizons NT Commentary in Accordance
The Two Horizons Commentary is on sale right now at Accordance Bible Software. The New Testament bundle ($99) covers 14 books in 9 volumes, and the Old Testament covers ($125) 14 books in 13 volumes. In this post, I want to help you better understand … Continue reading Two Horizons NT Commentary in Accordance
Deus Providebit
It was late in the afternoon about this time of year when Josh and I decided to drive down and catch the Vespers at The Abbey of Gethsemani. We lived in Louisville, and so the trip to Trappist, Kentucky was just a quick jaunt. The … Continue reading Deus Providebit
Reading Aloud without Stopping
I’ve been enjoying a new (to me) way of reading, and I wanted to share it here as a part of the ways of reading series. This method is very simple: Read a chapter out loud without stopping. If you want, allow yourself to look … Continue reading Reading Aloud without Stopping
Joshua: Conquest and Calm before the Storm
The Exodus journey started with God parting the water of the Red Sea, and it ends here in Joshua very similarly. Yahweh miraculously parts the Jordan, and the people walk through on dry ground (chapter 3). The spies of the wilderness generation were faithless, but … Continue reading Joshua: Conquest and Calm before the Storm
Deuteronomy: Past, Present, and Future
What is the Lord doing with Abraham’s family in Deuteronomy? Remember the promise in Genesis 15:5: And [God] brought [Abram] outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your … Continue reading Deuteronomy: Past, Present, and Future
Numbers: Failure and Judgment, Hope
The book is called Numbers for a good reason. In the beginning at Sinai, Moses takes a census of the people, and towards the end of the book in the plains of Moab, he takes another. Between these bookends, the narrative is punctuated by a … Continue reading Numbers: Failure and Judgment, Hope
Simple Thoughts on Psalm 4
The last verse is one of the most well known in all the Psalms. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:8) Why is it that he can lie down and sleep … Continue reading Simple Thoughts on Psalm 4
