Those who came back under Ezra tended to be from those families that had come back in 538 B.C. (Ezra 2). Is there a principle here that would give encouragement and hope to parents? The message here seems to be that covenant faithfulness tends to run in families. "Even over … [Read more...] about Ezra #8 – To You and Your Children
Covenant
Righteousness
All of life is covenantal. For those unfamiliar with the term, a covenant is like a contract or a pact. Marriage is based on a covenant, as is your citizenship, your participation at school, work, church and the local golf club. Life in any of these covenants requires two … [Read more...] about Righteousness
#15 Arkeology – OT Survey
1 Samuel marks a transition in the covenant life of Israel from Judges to Kings. It also marks the fall of a great house. The House of Aaron, servants in the House of God. In 1 Samuel 4:1-2 Israel experiences a minor defeat at Aphek where 4,000 men die. Israel responds by … [Read more...] about #15 Arkeology – OT Survey
To You and Your Children
One of the problems the church has faced since it first appeared on the scene in Israel is the place and purpose of baptism. And, since the days of Corinth, one of the primary reasons for the confusion is that we always start our conversations about baptism with a conversation … [Read more...] about To You and Your Children
#7 Jesus and Parenthood
A family is a culture. It's a colony with citizens. It has its own language, customs, laws and religion. The constitution for this government is written by God and revealed in His word. The head of each family is the husband and his wife, the chief advisor. The subjects of … [Read more...] about #7 Jesus and Parenthood