I suspect it was probably my idea originally. I was in eighth grade and didn’t know better. Regardless, it had happened: one of the members of the youth group (perhaps … Continue reading How to Make Up End Times Prophecy for Fun and Profit
Tag: Israel
Jeremiah 29:11 Reads Different in Context
In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the most popular verses which appear often in Christian popular media. These verses pop up all over the place, but … Continue reading Jeremiah 29:11 Reads Different in Context
Of This World (Advent part 2)
Last week, we looked at the time period in which Jesus was born. The Roman Empire sprawled across the Mediterranean and governed much of the known world under an uneasy … Continue reading Of This World (Advent part 2)
Of This World (Advent part 1)
Every morning as I drive to work, I pass the same pickup truck. Emblazoned in ornate letters across the back window are these words: “JESUS: NOT OF THIS WORLD.” I … Continue reading Of This World (Advent part 1)
Chapter 10: Whether You Eat or Drink…
Paul starts off this chapter not with a litany of heroes of the faith or great accomplishments in God’s name, but with a list of all the times Israel screwed … Continue reading Chapter 10: Whether You Eat or Drink…
Why We Need the Book of Judges in 2017
Growing up, I remember hearing stories of Samson. As best I could tell, he was pretty much the Bible’s Hercules— a man with superhuman strength who took on the Philistines … Continue reading Why We Need the Book of Judges in 2017