How do the first two chapters of Exodus play their part in moving the story of God’s redemption plan along? We have already seen connections in the detail from an observation of something good, through to another ark and of course the part that wells make in Biblical hook ups. Finally, ?I hope you spotted… Continue reading The Big themes of Exodus 1-2
Category: Bible Study
The waters of death (part 1)
The story of Exodus focuses in on one family. A man from the tribe of Levi marries and his wife gives birth to a son.[1] We know from later that he is not the only child, he has a sister, Miriam, and brother, Aaron. Whether Miriam is from a previous/first wife or whether the narrator… Continue reading The waters of death (part 1)
Staying true to your true love
Our daughters, heavily influenced by Disney films are currently fascinated by the idea of knowing your true love. Sometimes they will ask me who my first girlfriend was. Then they will nod wisely and say “but mummy is your true love.” And they are right. 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 is all about discovering and staying faithful… Continue reading Staying true to your true love
Introducing Jesus: A study of Jesus and the Gospels with a focus on Luke’s Gospel
One of the aims of Faithroots is to make theological training resources that are accessible. This is both about cost and about academic pitching and culture. So I’m pleased to be able to share this latest publication I think this will have two uses. First, for those who are looking for theological training, an important… Continue reading Introducing Jesus: A study of Jesus and the Gospels with a focus on Luke’s Gospel
Small Christs
This is a further reflection I had on Luke 21:7-9 and Jesus’ warning that many would come in his name…. It strikes me that whilst we may occasionally hear of people claiming to be Christ himself, these are usually considered mentally ill, deranged in modern society. Some may be led astray into dangerous and abusive… Continue reading Small Christs
God’s people but not in God’s place
The book of Exodus begins with the words “These are the names of the sons of Israel who went down to Egypt” (Exodus 1:1). This opener becomes the basis for Hebrew title of the book “These are the names”. The book begins with one of those generational lists that punctuate Genesis so demonstrating continuity. Multiplication… Continue reading God’s people but not in God’s place
Exodus Introduction
The book of Exodus tells the story of the descendants of Jacob, picking up the story about 400 years after Jacob had gone down to Egypt with his 11 sons. Jospeh, the twelfth was already there having been sold into slavery but rising through divine intervention to a position of authority overseeing the famine relief.… Continue reading Exodus Introduction
Until he comes (The last days and the last supper)
Sometimes accidental admin errors can be our best help in seeing what God might have to say to us. Through a bit of an admin error on my part in terms of planning out teaching I managed to give myself two whole chapters of Luke that I wouldn’t have naturally put together. Yet here we… Continue reading Until he comes (The last days and the last supper)
A walk through Exodus
Here’s something I put together giving an overview of the book of Exodus.
What has the last supper got to do with the last days?
This is my talk for church today. I should have been preaching in person but bad weather with snow and ice means that the school we use is unable to open. The sermon is an exposition of Luke 21-22
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