The Jewish Sabbath was instituted as a reminder that God had delivered Israel from their slavery in Egypt (Deuteronomy 5:15). As such, the day was marked by joy. It was not a dour or dull affair. It was a day of feasting and celebration. Jesus, as Lord of the Sabbath, came … [Read more...] about The 4th Commandment
Faith, Working Through Love
There's something about the memory of new love that stays with you your whole life. Whether it was a person, place or an event, first encounters, and the early days of this or that, form powerful memories. Memories that help anchor our faith when the days of trouble come. Oh, … [Read more...] about Faith, Working Through Love
The 3rd Commandment
When God asked Adam to name the animals it was not because God did not already know what He had made. Nor was He inviting Adam to exercise some creative license over the world. This was an exercise in discernment. In Genesis 2:19-20 God invited Adam to name the animals. The … [Read more...] about The 3rd Commandment
The Procession of Power
Jesus Christ died for the atonement and forgiveness of sins. He was raised for our justification. He was exalted for our redemption, ascended into Heaven for our deliverance from the kingdom of darkness and into the Kingdom of Light – whose capital city is the New, Heavenly … [Read more...] about The Procession of Power
The 2nd Commandment
The 1st Commandment teaches that God stands alone as the source of all blessings and so we are not to imagine any other god as a source for life's blessings. The 2nd Commandment further teaches that life in God's presence is to be mediated on His terms, not mans'. The bible … [Read more...] about The 2nd Commandment