It might be tempting for some to skip over the next 15 chapters of Exodus. However, we should know better than to ignore a significant section of Scripture. It looks like we merely have a list of instructions here, building instructions, interior design instructions, clothing instructions etc. Yet, if we believe that all Scripture is… Continue reading Signs and symbols of God’s presence
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All that I have is yours …except the toothbrush
The other evening, without really looking, picked up my toothbrush and started brushing my teeth. I walked briefly back into our bedroom to ask Sarah something. It was at that point, she spotted what I’d missed. You’re using my toothbrush.” Now, you may have different opinions on whether it’s okay or gross to share toothbrushes. … Continue reading All that I have is yours …except the toothbrush
Was murder treated less seriously than anti-racism?
The case of Henry Nowak”s murder is distressing. It’s clear that the police made mistakes and that a young man and his family were seriously let down. It is also clear that an evil and violent crime was committed. However, we need to be careful in our responses. We are seeing Nowak now used as… Continue reading Was murder treated less seriously than anti-racism?
How should we respond to the marches?
There are two marches working their way through London today representing seemingly opposing ideologies. One is the next in the “Unite the Kingdom” rallies associated with Tommy Robinson. The other is to mark the so called “Nakba” day which coincides with Israel’s independence. Nakba Day In Arabic “Nakba” refers to a catastrophe. In this case,… Continue reading How should we respond to the marches?
Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson and questions about culture
It has emerged this week that despite claims and suggestions to the contrary, Peter Mandelson did not pass the necessary security checks before being appointed as the US ambassador. This has created further problems for Keir Starmer as he had previously insisted that due process had been followed. Opposition leaders are now arguing that he… Continue reading Keir Starmer, Peter Mandelson and questions about culture
Are those who “work hard” leaders? More engagement with Preston Sprinkle on complementarianism and egalitarianism
Preston Sprinkle in his analysis of Romans 16 picks up that women are frequently described as those who “work hard” (kopiaō). I want to avoid hasty conclusions based simply on word associations, and we still need to work through other passages that might exclude women from leadership (like 1 Tim. 2:8–15). But my complementarian seminary professors. … Continue reading Are those who “work hard” leaders? More engagement with Preston Sprinkle on complementarianism and egalitarianism
Romans 2:17-24
Paul specifically addresses Jewish listeners. They are those who claim to rely on the Law and boast in God. The theme of boasting is significant to Paul’s thinking. He has already stated that he is not ashamed of the Gospel, a kind of understated way of describing boasting in it. Paul and his Jewish brethren… Continue reading Romans 2:17-24
Just calling something illegal does not make it illegal
You will notice that since the Iraq War, it has been common place to insert the word “illegal” as an adjective to describe any war that is opposed. As it happens, I am waiting for a court ruling to determine that war to have been unlawful (which is probably the better term as “illegal”… Continue reading Just calling something illegal does not make it illegal
Applying Exodus 5-13
We’ve picked up on the themes of creation and de-creation, the defeat of Egypt’s gods, the death of the first-born and where God’s people are in the story of Exodus so far. These themes help us to apply the signs, wonders and plagues to our context. There is of course much to learn along the… Continue reading Applying Exodus 5-13
Reflections after a friend’s funeral in Bradford
Yesterday I went up to Bradford for the funeral of Paul, a close friend of our family. Here are some reflections on the way back including.
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