Jesus and Torah: Eye for an Eye. “You have heard it said, ‘Eye for an eye, and tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, …
Jesus and Torah: Oaths. “You have heard that it was said to those in ancient times, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to you, Do not swear at all, neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne, nor by the earth, for it is His footstool, …
Jesus and Torah: Divorce. It has been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce. But I say to you that whoever divorces his wife for any reason except sexual immorality causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a woman who is divorced commits adultery.” (Matt. 5:31-32). With this short teaching …
Jesus and Torah: Lust. “You have heard it said to those of old, “You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it …
Jesus and Torah: Anger. “You have heard that it was said to those in ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or …
Jesus and Torah: Fulfilling the Law. “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the Law till all …
10. Made in God’s Image: Keeping a Good Eye. “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Do not judge, and you will …
9. On Christ as the Image of God. “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). ‘Philip said, ‘Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied.’ Jesus …
8. Made in the Image of God in the Flesh A Meditation on the Christ of Sinai Icon, by Steve Larson. As I gaze through your face, I recall a line from the Te Deum prayer: You did not shun the virgin’s womb. First a fertilized egg, then a floating fetus God in survival mode with a …
7. Made in God’s Image: Song for the Sacred Trinity. (A song by Steve Larson to honor the Holy Trinity, in whose image we were created). Father, Spirit, Holy Son, You are worthy, Three-in-One. Jesus, Abba, Spirit Free, You are Holy, Trinity. Abba Father, in heav’n above, Hallowed be your name of Love. Lord of …
6. Made in God’s Image: Restoring the Image? “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). “Christ is the image in which man was made, and toward which man is …
5. Made in God’s Image: Honor and Respect? “Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness… So God made man; in the image of God He made him; male and female He made them.” (Gen. 1:26-27). “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. It is immortals whom …