I'm wondering if our small group should devote a season to the study of the sacrifices in the Bible.Leviticus starts out describing many of these in a formal way. But there are details of specific sacrifices and offerings throughout the Old Testament. The study of these can be combined with Jesus' teaching in the gospels as… Continue reading Leviticus 3 – More sacrifices….
Ezekiel 30 – A few words and observation.
This text captures the sense of the chapter...Eze 30:25 But I will strengthen the arms of the king of Babylon, and the arms of Pharaoh shall fall down; and they shall know that I am the LORD, when I shall put my sword into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall stretch it out upon… Continue reading Ezekiel 30 – A few words and observation.
Job 33 – the way to righteousness
Elihu shares this perspective, which is echoed in the parable by Jesus.Job 33:26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which… Continue reading Job 33 – the way to righteousness
Mark 2 – Preaching, forgiving, healing, eating and drinking and fasting with Sinners
I rereading Mark 2 it stands out that Jesus, recognized our din condition and was passionate about doing something about it.First we see him and the others with him preaching the word of God v2, next he forgives the sins of the man with palsy v5, confirming his right and ability to do so by… Continue reading Mark 2 – Preaching, forgiving, healing, eating and drinking and fasting with Sinners
