Today’s Word
Schizophrenia
Let your women be silent in the churches, for it is not allowed to them to speak, but let them be submissive, as also the law says. 1 Corinthians 14:34 The Law – Some weeks ago, one reader wrote, “Perhaps at some point you could give a clear explanation as to what the thorough explanation…
Firm Footing
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good reputation Philippians 4:8 True – True is not correct. I don’t mean that this isn’t the right translation. It is. The Greek word, alethia, means “true.” But the…
Competitive Advantage
Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good reputation Philippians 4:8 Whatever – In the end, it’s the little things that count. That’s particularly true when it comes to character. Character is the focus of Paul’s…
Tithes and Offerings
They shall not appear before the LORD empty-handed, but each with his own gift, according to the blessing that the LORD your God has bestowed upon you. Deuteronomy 16:16-17 According To – “What does God expect concerning the tithe?” This seems to be a perennial question once we determine to be more obedient to God’s…
What Lies Beneath (2)
and proclaimed, “YHWH, YHWH God, compassionate, gracious, long-suffering and great in goodness Exodus 34:6 Long-Suffering – Every word matters. That’s the approach taken by the rabbis, and it’s the same approach that we must take if we want to truly mine the Scriptures. That’s why it just isn’t adequate to stick with an English translation. …
Super-Superlative
and proclaimed, “YHWH, YHWH God, compassionate, gracious, long-suffering and great in goodness Exodus 34:6 YHWH, YHWH – Do you remember doubled giving (nathan used twice – March 12)? Did you know that Isaiah uses shalom shalom to speak of “perfect” peace? In Hebrew, doubling the word calls attention to the superlative form. So, what happens…
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