There are lots of nuggets along the way in these two chapters. Particularly, I’m struck by the following. First of all, there is the example of Moses. It isn’t a good example here. He responds to God’s command and even to God’s promises with doubt and resistance. There is a particular warning for leaders in… Continue reading Application from the burning bush
Tag: Biblical Studies
Romans 1:16 (notes)
There now follows a lengthy sentence, supporting the statement here in verse 16. The organising theme of this section is that Paul is “not ashamed of the Gospel.” Three reasons are then given as to why, all connected by the word γὰρ or “for”. Paul is not ashamed of the Gospel. Why? Because it is,… Continue reading Romans 1:16 (notes)
Zooming out from the burning bush
In Exodus 3-4, Moses finds himself in the very place that God is going to call him to lead the people out to. Moses must trace first the planned journey to Horeb or Sinai, there to meet the Lord God. He is the representative of his people. Horeb is described as “Holy Ground”. In other… Continue reading Zooming out from the burning bush
Romans 1:8-15 (notes)
It is normal for Paul to follow his initial greeting with a prayer of thanksgiving for the recipient church. Here he gives thanks, not just for the Romans’ faith but because it is widely known. When Paul talks about the world, he means the known world of the day or Roman Empire (v8). Paul himself… Continue reading Romans 1:8-15 (notes)
More Faith: Luke 18-19, widows, tax collectors and blindmen
After a little hiatus, I’ve got back to recording the video teaching series which accompanies the e-book “Introducing Jesus”. Here’s the latest installment. And here’s a link to the e-book You can catch up on the video series from the beginning here.
Romans Notes
Coming up in a series this year are my notes on the text of Romans. They are exegetical, based on the Greek text (SBLT). Often at any one time I will be seeking to read a book of the Bible in depth. This may or may not be a book that we are about to… Continue reading Romans Notes
The Big themes of Exodus 1-2
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
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)
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
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
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