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Category Archives: truth
theological consensus
1 Kings 22 The theological consensus that existed among the prophets of Israel in the time of Ahab was not unity. It was mutual deception. Some wanted to believe that there would be victory against Syria. Others (at least Micaiah) … Continue reading
changing the course of things
2 Samuel 14:1-24 Did Joab’s trick work? yes, and no. He succeeded in getting David to allow Absalom back into Jerusalem from which he had been banished. He did not succeed in reconciling the two. It was a partial fix … Continue reading
Abram: competition
Genesis 13:2-18. Abram and Lot travel back to the promised land with all their people and livestock and stuff. They stop for a very important prayer meeting at the place where Abram had built an altar before – between Bethel … Continue reading
Jesus and the future
Revelation 1. Is this book a Revelation of Jesus Christ, or is it a prophecy about the future of the world? Yes. Jesus is the key to our destiny, and the future of the world. He is the firstborn of … Continue reading
authenticity: staying in the truth
2 John. John’s second letter was to a church group. Although he addressed it to “the elect lady and her children” all of the commands in it are plural, which suggests he had the group in mind. He encouraged them … Continue reading
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authenticity: things we just know
1 John 5. John concludes this letter with a list of things that authentic believers know. There is no doubt about it: We love each other (2). We have eternal life in Christ (13). God hears our prayers (14-15). We … Continue reading
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Jesus’ provocative questions
John 18:1-27. As the record of Jesus’ long ordeal (called his passion) begins, he challenges us all by the questions that he asks those who arrest and try him: “Whom do you seek?” (4,7). Finding Jesus is only part of … Continue reading
how Jesus prayed
John 17. Jesus prayed for himself, that he would glorify his Father as much when he returned to heaven as he had while on earth. Jesus prayed for his disciples, that they would be sanctified – set apart for and … Continue reading
Jesus: the light we had for a little while
John 12:20-50. All through John’s Gospel Jesus is described as a light. In this passage, the temporary nature of that light is emphasized. He came into a world of darkness and shone briefly. He urged the planet to: “Walk while … Continue reading
Jesus: the true light
John 9. The Pharisees of Jesus’ day believed that they had received light through the writings of Moses. they had codified a system of spiritual teaching that explained the world around them, and helped them to understand it. Jesus came … Continue reading
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