The place of Israel in the world and the church's relationship to Israel and the Jews is a hot topic right now. Some defend the the current nation state of Israel as those who can do no wrong. Others, out of fear of being labelled anti-semitic, refuse to say out loud that … [Read more...] about Israel and the Church
Covenant
Ezra #8 – To You and Your Children
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
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