I’ve been debating evolution and Genesis 1 for decades, and honestly, I’m getting a little weary of it. Still, having discussed the topic at this week’s Brew Theology gathering, it … Continue reading Creation, Evolution, and a Third Way
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“Melchize-who-now?”– How Hebrews uses an obscure Old Testament figure to point us to Jesus
The book of Hebrews continually references one obscure figure, a man of somewhat mythic proportions who appears in only 4 verses of the Old Testament: Melchizedek, the priest/king of Salem. … Continue reading “Melchize-who-now?”– How Hebrews uses an obscure Old Testament figure to point us to Jesus
On Rest
How do you rest? It’s not just sleep or idling or “wasting time”; there’s something different about resting. It’s a cycle of replenishing the spirit for the work ahead, and … Continue reading On Rest
Jesus, God & Creator
To receive the message of Hebrews, we have two important tasks: (1) learn about the author’s culture, and (2) take a good hard look at our own. This week’s mention of creation invites us to do both.