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Jan. 29 – Thoughts on Ex. 21-22 & Matt. 19

In seminary, we studied this passage about the rich man and Jesus, and I proposed a new interpretation.  I suggested that the rich man “went away sad” not because (1) he was wealthy and (2) unwilling to give that wealth away, but rather that (1) he was wealthy and (2) he was going to HAVE […]

Jan. 28 – Thoughts on Ex. 19-20 & Matt. 18:21-35

Oh, to be an obedient Christian.  We get very worked up about others who don’t obey God’s law, all the while ignoring the fact that most of us not only disobey the basic commandments of Ex. 20 but do so without batting an eyelash.  Do we truly have no other God’s before Yahweh and put […]

Jan. 28 – Thoughts on Ex. 19-20 & Matt. 18:21-35

Oh, to be an obedient Christian.  We get very worked up about others who don’t obey God’s law, all the while ignoring the fact that most of us not only disobey the basic commandments of Ex. 20 but do so without batting an eyelash.  Do we truly have no other God’s before Yahweh and put […]

Jan. 27 – Thoughts on Ex. 16-18 & Matt. 18:1-20

Good boundaries are essential for effective work and life.  If we don’t keep our boundaries, we will burn out.  Keeping a Sabbath each week, a day to rest from the norm, is not only essential for health, it is commanded by God, so perhaps this should take a higher place of importance in our spiritual […]