Contradictions or a Perfect Balance: Thoughts on Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, Part II
How Should we Teach Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes? First, it is best to allow each text to have its full force. One must be careful to not take the edge off of God’s Word by attempting to rescue it from its apparent incongruities. Kidner points out that “this single minded pursuit of their respective interests [...]
Contradictions or a Perfect Balance: Thoughts on Proverbs, Job and Ecclesiastes, Part I
A wrong understanding and application of Scripture can bring great confusion to one’s life and severely wound a soul. Shepherds who truly love their flock will make it a priority, then, to not only teach the Scriptures accurately, but also apply it to their people with great care and precision. The latter is just as [...]
Terribly Loving Promises: Introductory Thoughts on the Book of Hebrews
Currently, I am taking my high school students through the book of Hebrews. I am excited to study and teach this book because it is so full of Christ. In Hebrews we find a clear and inarguable proclamation of Christ's deity (1:1-14), His supremacy over Moses and the Old Covenant (3:1-6; 8:6; 9:15), His glorious work [...]
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