Category Archives: Theology

Psalm 9: A Stronghold for the Oppressed

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Jason

But the Lord sits enthroned forever; he has established his throne for justice, and he judges the world with righteousness; he judges the peoples with uprightness. The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. … Continue reading →

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A Theological Interpretation of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For”

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Jason

In 1987, U2 released their critically-acclaimed album, The Joshua Tree. The second single from the record, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” went on to become one of the band’s biggest hits, ranking on numerous “best rock songs … Continue reading →

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Psalm 7: Refuge

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Jason

One of the great comforts in the Scriptures is the way the term “refuge” is applied to God. David cries out to God in seek of a place of safety and salvation. O Lord my God, in you do I … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Garland Instead of Ashes, Part 4

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Jason

When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. Mark 16:1 Sabbath restrictions officially ended on Saturday evening around 6pm — technically it was after … Continue reading →

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A New Day: Garland Instead of Ashes, Part 2

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Jason

The Gospel writers make it very clear: Jesus died when He gave up His spirit. He was unjustly tried and beaten, as we discussed last week; but He died in the precise manner and at the precise moment that aligned … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Suffering Servant, Part 5

Posted on April 1, 2021 by Jason

While hanging on the cross, fully naked, Jesus was mocked by people heading into the city — for the site of the crucifixion was beside a main road leading into Jerusalem. The chief priests, scribes, the Roman soldiers, His fellow … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Suffering Servant, Part 4

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Jason

Pilate then had Jesus flogged. The Jews had exact rules regarding this form of punishment. According to Deuteronomy 25, no one could be lashed more than forty times. So they typically flogged people up to 39 times. But Jesus was … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Suffering Servant, Part 3

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Jason

Under Roman law, the Jewish leaders could not put anyone to death, so at daybreak the religious leaders sent Jesus to Pilate. Pilate was known for his cruelty. In fact, it was his cruelty that led to his downfall. His … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Suffering Servant, Part 2

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Jason

The members of the Sanhedrin bribed Judas with thirty pieces of silver to betray Jesus. They needed Judas to show them where Jesus was staying, so they could arrest him in secret. They also needed Judas as a witness to … Continue reading →

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A New Day: The Suffering Servant, Part 1

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Jason

Today we have reached the heart of Isaiah’s message. He sees a new day when God’s Messiah would enter into the experience of human suffering on the cross. This is a claim so scandalous that Paul would later say, I … Continue reading →

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