Category Archives: Jesus

Strong and Courageous

Posted on April 15, 2018 by

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 Being his father has produced lots of “proud” … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 13-14

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

Arnold Fruchtenbaum points out that there are 116 verses in Leviticus devoted to the topic of leprosy. No other disease receives such an extensive treatment in the Mosaic Law. In Leviticus 13, specific instructions are given to the priests for … Continue reading →

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Faith Under Fire: Faithful Witness

Posted on February 10, 2018 by

“John saw many strange monsters in his vision, but he never saw a monster half as crazy as one of his commentators.” — G. K. Chesterton Over the next few weeks, I’ll be posting about a series I’m preaching from the … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 7-8

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

Lev. 7:2, They are to slaughter the guilt offering in the place where they slaughter the burnt offering, and its blood is to be splashed against all sides of the altar. (CJB) Leviticus is just plain bloody. The blood of … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 5-6

Posted on January 13, 2018 by

Lev. 5:11, But if his means are insufficient even for two doves or two young pigeons, then he is to bring as his offering for the sin he committed two quarts of fine flour for a sin offering…(CJB) By now … Continue reading →

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Daily Bible: Leviticus 3-4

Posted on January 12, 2018 by

As I said in the last post, there is gracious provision supplied by God at the beginning of the “holiness code” we find in the book of Leviticus. A Christian reading of these texts is usually filtered through Paul (or, … Continue reading →

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The Limitations of Our Resolve

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

I simply love this time of year. Sure, Charlie Brown was right; the commercialization of the holidays can be disheartening — and probably even dangerous to our souls. But the holiday season also prompts many to reflect, ever so briefly, … Continue reading →

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