This blog post and the next are going to be looking at the book of Exodus as a whole. This post will be discussing one of the main movements within the book itself, while the next post will be looking at how Exodus functions within the bigger Biblical Story. Let's dig in! Most of us … Continue reading Exodus: Freedom From, To, and For
In previous blogs, we've already encountered several instances of the beautiful artistry of the Book of Exodus. It's hopefully becoming apparent that the author of Exodus is big on hinting at where the story is going. We're going to look at another instance of foreshadowing involving Moses and the people he will lead—Israel. The gist … Continue reading Exodus: Moses and Israel, Jesus and the Church
Jesus is the greatest teacher to walk the earth. He taught through many means, but one of His favorites was storytelling. These were not tales meant simply to entertain, but extended analogies (παραβολή "parable") meant to reveal, to teach, to persuade, and to provoke change. Ultimately, He spoke in parables to reveal the kingdom to … Continue reading 5 Helpful Books on Jesus’ Parables
So then He united man with God, and established a community of union between God and man; since we could not in any other way participate in incorruption, save by His coming among us...So the Word was made flesh, that, through that very flesh which sin had ruled and dominated, it should lose its force … Continue reading 12 Quotes of Christmas and God Incarnate
I would imagine that most of the population (whether Christian or not) when asked about Jesus' occupation would answer that he was a carpenter (thanks Indiana Jones). This is not wrong, but is in need of some nuance. Jesus' adoptive father, Joseph, is called a τέκτων (pronounced "tech-tone") in Matthew 13:55[note]Is not this the carpenter’s … Continue reading Jesus: The Cosmic Carpenter
