The Gospel Story of the Prophet Hosea. “You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you odd.” (Flannery O’Conner). Street Theater. If the biblical world was a classroom, God’s prophets were the visual aids. As the Lord’s mouthpieces, they were often called upon to be symbols of His messages. Since they were instructed to …
The Gospel Story of Manna in the Wilderness. “The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.” (St. Augustine). The “Old” Testament? Actually, I don’t think I agree with Augustine’s long-accepted claim. First of all, can’t we Christians start referring to the “Old Testament” as the “First …
The Gospel Story of Brave Oded and the Good Samaritans. “The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.” (St. Augustine). The “Old” Testament? Actually, I don’t think I agree with Augustine’s long-accepted claim. First of all, can’t we Christians start referring to the “Old Testament” as …
The Gospel Vision of Ezekiel’s River of Life. “My heavenly guide brought me back to the entrance to the Temple, and I saw fresh water bubbling up from beneath the Temple threshold… My guide then led me back to the bank of the river. When I arrived there, I saw a great number of flourishing …
The Gospel Story of Aaron’s Miraculous Staff. “The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.” (St. Augustine). The “Old” Testament? Actually, I don’t think I agree with Augustine’s long-accepted claim. First of all, can’t we Christians start referring to the “Old Testament” as the “First Testament” …
The Gospel Story of the Jewish Tashlich. “… You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words, which I am commanding you this day, shall be first in your own mind and heart; then you shall whet and sharpen them, …
The Gospel Story of Hannah and Her Song. “Many daughters have done well, with the strength of character that is steadfast in goodness, but you excel them all… A woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord in wonder and awe, she shall be honored and praised!” (Proverbs 31:29-31, Amplified Version). The Holy Women of Israel. …
The Gospel Story of the Burning Bush. “Now one day when Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, he guided the flock far away from the usual pastures to the other side of the desert. Moses came to a place known as Horeb, or Sinai, where the Mountain of God stood. And there, …
The Gospel Story of Melchizedek and Abram. “The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.” (St. Augustine). The “Old” Testament? Actually, I don’t think I agree with Augustine’s long-accepted claim. First of all, can’t we Christians start referring to the “Old Testament” as the “First Testament” …
The Gospel Story of Gideon’s Weakness. “Then Yahweh turned to Gideon and said, ‘Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!’ ‘But Lord, Gideon replied, ‘how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in …
A Layman’s Guide to Logos. Ancient Questions that Led to Logos. Those good old Greeks weren’t afraid to ask thorny questions… How could anything as well-ordered and perfectly designed as this universe not have an organizing Principle behind it somewhere? Could the genius of human reason and deep wisdom even exist if there wasn’t something …
Full Disclosure: Questions and Doubts. “If you don’t have doubts, you’re either kidding yourself or asleep. Doubts are the ants-in-the-pants of faith, they keep it alive and moving.” (Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC’s). Know Whom to Ask First. So there was John the Baptist, called the greatest prophet of all time by Jesus, …