Have you ever noticed the sarcasm of the book of Ruth? Watch closely. There’s this family living in Bethlehem: Elimelech, Naomi, and two sons, Mahlon and Chilion. Oh, by the way. They have this relative named Boaz. He lives in Bethlehem, too. The name of the man was Elimelech and the name of his wife Naomi, … More it just so happens
When you’re not sure how to put together what you know about a body, you draw pictures. Stick figures work wonderfully. First, the head. The head is Christ. . . . and gave him as head over all things to the church, which is his body . . . 1:22 . . . we are … More body language
Whose child were you? You were a child of the world, ruled by your father, Satan. Though a kingdom such as this is merely one of death and darkness, you were at home there. Sin reigned, and you obeyed it. The flesh gave commands, and you listened. You were like all the rest. Destined for wrath. Were. Past. … More whose children we are
When you read Scripture, ask questions. Obvious questions. Unexpected questions. Silly questions. Non-sensical questions. Dumb questions. Just do yourself the favor, and ask away. It sets your brain in action. What’s the use in reading the Bible if you’re not thinking about it? “The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah … More a tale of four kings
Question #1. If the body of Christ, that is, the church, can be pictured as a building or structure (perhaps a house or temple), who or what is its foundation? Take note. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of … More the church’s one foundation
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