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What does “Christ” actually mean?

July 6, 2012

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What does it mean to speak of Jesus as the “Christ”? This word is one of the most important, basic words in a Christian’s vocabulary. But it isn’t until you dig into the Bible’s ancient context that you that see its surprising imagery and some of its most important implications. First of all, the word […]

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Tongues of Flame at Pentecost – What for?

June 1, 2012

I recently wrote an article called “What Really Happened at Pentecost?” It was about where the scene in Act 2 occurs, when the believers were first filled with the Spirit. I explain that the likely setting is in the Temple, rather than in an upper room. At 9 AM in the morning, their attendance was […]

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Finding Christ on Mount Sinai

May 22, 2012 3 Comments

Leviticus is a tough read for modern Christians. We groan at its restrictions and wince at its sacrifices. Many a preacher has used its lines to impress a congregation with how much they should celebrate their freedom from the unbearable Old Testament laws. But what if we turned back the clock to stand beside the […]

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Remembering Our Redemption

March 29, 2012 3 Comments

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When we celebrate Passover and Holy Week, we are reminded once again to celebrate God’s amazing acts of redemption on our behalf. First he redeemed Israel from slavery in Egypt, and Christ redeemed us from death through his atoning sacrifice for our sins. What are the implication of these holy days for the rest of […]

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God’s Image Stamped in Dust

February 29, 2012 19 Comments

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The words of Genesis 1 express a profound paradox: Though we’re as insignificant as dust, we reflect the glory of God himself.

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Jesus Liked a Little Chutzpah

January 14, 2012 33 Comments

On a bus in Jerusalem, I encountered the passionate Middle Eastern attitude that colored Jesus’ parables and his attitude toward prayer.

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Translation Debates – A Jewish View

January 12, 2012 24 Comments

Few issues stir up Christian passions more than Bible translation, but you never hear debates like this in Jewish circles. Issues over translation don’t come up, because everyone knows that God’s words were not revealed in English. The Jewish approach reveres the original Hebrew text, rather than any particular translation.

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Pluck out your eye? Putting it in Context

January 3, 2012 22 Comments

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If your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it from you. It is better for you to enter life with one eye, than to have two eyes and be cast into the fiery hell. Matthew 18:9 Some of the sayings of Jesus are so strong that we wonder if Jesus really […]

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Shema: An Ancient Memory in an Orphanage

December 15, 2011 4 Comments

For thousands of years, Jewish parents have taught their children the words of the Shema as soon as they could speak. Like most Christians I had never heard of it, but it to Jesus it was God’s greatest commandment.

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Hearing Jesus Through A Disciple’s Ears

December 12, 2011 9 Comments

What does it mean that Jesus lived as a Jewish rabbi who called and trained disciples? And how does learning about his teachings in their original context enable us to better live out our calling? Jesus’ first followers responded to his words with actions that astound us. They left home, family, and comfort behind to […]

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Putting Out a Tongue of Fire

June 28, 2011 14 Comments

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No one is innocent of harming others through gossip. Is there any way to improve what comes out of our mouths?

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The Secrets God Keeps

June 14, 2011 13 Comments

Why does the Bible begin with the second letter of the alphabet, not the first? To show that not all knowledge is accessible to man, but some is reserved for God himself.

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