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, …
The Gospel Story of the Sun of Righteousness. “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 Water from the Rock 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” …
The Gospel Stories of David in the Cave and with Mephibosheth. “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 …
The Gospel Story of the Passover Lamb. “On the Egyptian gods the Lord Yahweh had executed judgments.” (Numbers 33:4). The Ten Plagues. 1. Changed the water into blood. 2. Swarms of frogs from the Nile. 3. Lice from the dust of the earth. 4. Swarms of flies. 5. Diseased cattle and livestock. 6. Severe boils and …
The Gospel Story of Ruth and Boaz. “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 the Bronze Serpent. “… And the people became impatient on the way and spoke against God and against Moses. ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food, and no water, and we loathe this worthless food!’ Then the Lord sent …
The Gospel Story of the Valley of Dry Bones. “The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed, and the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.” (St. Augustine). 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” …
Prophet Jonah and the Gospel Truth. WANTED: A fearless prophet needed for a ministry to the Gentiles. Must be willing to enter the capital of an evil enemy and demand repentance for their wickedness. Preaching experience and Biblical knowledge required. Must be able to endure possible ridicule or assault. Burlap leisure wear recommended. Loud voice a …
The Gospel Story of the Red Heifer. “According to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.” (Hebrews 9:22). The scarlet thread that is sewn into Holy Scripture from beginning to end is unmistakable. There is no doubt whatsoever that the Bible is blood-centric, …
The Gospel Story of the Binding of Isaac. “Some time later, The God tested Abraham’s faith. ‘Abraham!’ God called. ‘Yes, here I am,’ he replied. God said, ‘Please take your son, your only son who you love so much, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah. Go and sacrifice him as a burnt offering …
The Gospel Courtroom of Prophet Zechariah. “Then the guiding angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of Yahweh, and Satan standing at Joshua’s right hand to be his adversary and to accuse him.” (Zechariah 3:1). Setting the Scene of Zechariah’s Vision. The prophet found himself in a court of justice somewhere in …