Before we come to the baby in a manger, we must see the Lord sitting upon his throne in all his glory and holiness. But the only way for us to come before the Lord is by the baby in a manger.
Category: Faith
The goal of all evil creatures is to pull creation down as much as possible toward nonexistence. But the task is futile. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” God’s creatures did not create themselves or each other. In the end, they cannot uncreate.
At last, one comes who claims to be the fulfillment of Ezekiel’s prophecy. He is not merely a new Solomon or Ezra, come to embark on a new building project. He himself is the prophesied temple.
What do ancient boundary markers have to do with modern property laws? The Bible shows us God’s wisdom and passion for justice when it comes to the land we live in.
I am not the most qualified person in the world to answer this question. Neither are you. And yet we’re all asked it—and asking it ourselves. So how can we address the hardest question we’re all asking in a way that comforts and connects us?
When we recognize the goodness of the Master, we have good reason to delight in bearing the burden of the day—even in scorching heat—because His kingdom is worth our full labor.
Who added it? We’re not sure. When was it added? Probably some time in the second century. Why was it added? That’s a great question.
The Christian life often feels like being a sheep wandering in the desert, with little sustenance and dangers all around. Left to ourselves we have no guarantee of safety. For those of us charged with leading our fellow believers—whether we be pastors, ministry volunteers, mentors, parents, older siblings, or any other leadership role—we often feel unequipped and overwhelmed. The good news is, we have a Good Shepherd leading us.
Many people expect righteous people to look strange, but Jesus’ righteousness was a strange kind of strange. Jesus kept company with fisherman, tax collectors, and sinners. He flipped tables in the temple courts. He publicly criticized religious leaders—and they publicly executed him.
Jesus has become a polarizing figure. People either love or hate him. In the face of that, Jesus is not making his message more digestible for a broader audience. He himself is drawing sharper lines. Teaching in parables is the next development in that separation.
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