Employees, you are not bondservants. Some would say the two are to be compared. And so we compare. Bondservants, otherwise known as “slaves,” have nearly no rights or freedoms. They may be given room and board, but otherwise are rarely paid. They generally have no say concerning any matter and are strictly bound to their masters. Employees live … More bondservants & employees
Some people assume a lot, easily accept the rest, and simply ride on the shoulders of others without a second thought. I’ve attempted to adopt a slightly different approach. I question everyday language. The very use of words. “Treasure,” for instance. Not that it’s a regular part of my vocabulary. If I were to give … More treasure: what is it?
The sun of righteousness. This must be Jesus. Jesus is righteous. Jesus brings healing. Jesus is a son. Is Jesus a sun? How can a sun be righteous? For from the rising of the sun to its setting my name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to my … More the sun of righteousness
Words change. Just a taste of the profound thoughts that run through my mind these days. It’s funny to me now that I used to read the Bible with my own ideas of what a word meant. Treasure is treasure is treasure, right? Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth. Matt 6:19 So … More no lenses
. . . so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers [arche] and authorities [exousia] in the heavenly places [epouranios]. Ephesians 3:10 Read it slowly. “The rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.” No earthly governmental leaders here. These are spiritual powers. And while “heavenly places” sounds … More dear rulers & authorities
Journey of the Word 