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Category Archives: wisdom
afraid of a little theology?
Luke 19:47-20:44. You have probably encountered some theological questions. These are questions that arise out of interpreting a text of scripture or trying to explain a mystery of the faith. As Jesus was making his last efforts to reach the … Continue reading
where are the nine?
Luke 17:11-37. Luke relates a story about ten lepers whom Jesus healed. Only one of the ten turned back to give thanks when he realized he was healed. Perhaps Luke saw a connection between that event and what Jesus proclaimed … Continue reading
prior commitments
Luke 14. Jesus encounters a group of people who are interested in him, but whose prior commitments to traditions keep them from entering his kingdom. He responds to this problem by giving advice and telling stories. The advice about a … Continue reading
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the road paved with good intentions
1 Chronicles 13. It seemed like a good idea at the time. David enlisted the support of his kingdom to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. They built a new cart, got two drivers, and accompanied the procession … Continue reading
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go from your country
Gen. 12. The LORD makes several promises to Abram in this chapter. He promises to make him a great nation, to bless him, to make his name great, and that all these signs of grace will result in Abram being … Continue reading
offended by Jesus?
Luke 7. The centurion at Capernaum was honoured to be prayed for by Jesus; he did not even feel worthy for Jesus to visit his home. The inhabitants of Nain were in awe and fear of Jesus and proclaimed him … Continue reading
let us build a city
Gen. 11. Babel was humanity’s chance to make something of themselves — outside of God’s plan. The words we read here are seen by the humanist as those of a frightened god, afraid that his creatures will live up to … Continue reading
among the crowds
Psalm 1. Wicked persons trust in the strength of numbers. They are comfortable among the crowds, where sin is the norm, and people scoff at religion and piety. They are among the sheaves of wheat — thousand in the field … Continue reading
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Babylon will fall
Rev. 18. The great city of Babylon had been laid to waste for centuries when John received this vision. Yet the vision warns people to come out of her, because being in Babylon means taking part in her sins, and … Continue reading
the logic of faith
Psalm 146. The LORD is the creator, the One who brings justice, setting prisoners free, healing the blind, lifting up those who are bowed down, loving the righteous, watching over the sojourners, upholding the widow and the fatherless, reigning forever. … Continue reading
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