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Mary, Martha, and the Bible
My church had some interesting discussions last night at our Bible study. We’re still going through our study on the Gospel of Luke. I’ll use as my starting-point a question on page 35 of the curriculum that we are using, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Luke, Religion
Tagged biblical inerrancy, human-rights, israelite culture, martha martha, Religion, theology
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Servant or Slave?
For its Bible study, my church is going through John’s Gospel: Wisdom from Ephesus, with Michael Card. Last night, the group was talking about whether Jesus was a servant or a slave. Michael Card, if I recall correctly, was saying … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Religion
Tagged calling jesus, doulos, human-rights, Religion, theology, thought patterns
Respecting Authority
“Your beliefs should be in line with your pastor’s”, the leader of a Bible study group I was in said in the group’s first meeting of the school year. “I believe in church authority, so the minister has a right … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Daily Quiet Time, Joshua, Life, Religion, School
Tagged bible study group, human-rights, leadership, Politics, Religion, theology
Ending One Bible Study, Starting Another
My church did not have its Bible study last night. My pastor and his wife are away, plus we just got finished with the twelve-week curriculum on the Book to Romans. Next week, we’ll be starting an eight week curriculum … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Religion
Tagged Current Events, human-rights, john bible study, Politics, Religion, theology
Deuteronomy 24:4: Why Was the Ex-Wife Defiled?
Today, I want to talk about Deuteronomy 24:4, which occurs within a passage that’s about divorce. Deuteronomy 24:1-4 states in the King James Version: “(1.) When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Daily Quiet Time, Deuteronomy, Rabbinics, Religion
Tagged hebrew verb, human-rights, intervarsity press, Religion, theology
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Peck Knew More Than Kathy About God: On What Basis?
In my latest reading of The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth, M. Scott Peck talks about religion and spirituality. He discusses three case studies: a woman named Kathy who was weighed down … Continue reading
Finders and Owners: Appreciating Laws as Laws, Not Advanced Ethical Concepts
In this post, I’ll use as my starting-point Deuteronomy 22:1-4, which I will quote in the King James Version: “(1.)Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ox or his sheep go astray, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt in any … Continue reading →