The Glory of God

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The Tabernacle has now been prepared and assembled.  It seems as well that Moses’ make shift “Tent of Meeting” has been replaced by the new shrine.   The Tabernacle has been consecrated and so that specific work was finished for Moses.   God’s manifest presence God’s presence with his people has been represented by a pillar of… Continue reading The Glory of God

A glorifying church (1 Corinthians 10:18-33)

I suspect that many of the questions and concerns from the Corinthian church came from a good place.  We can easily write them off as the bad guys but they weren’t. Paul is not addressing apostates or false teachers but a real, young., alive, messy church that shows signs of having the Holy Spirit’s presence… Continue reading A glorifying church (1 Corinthians 10:18-33)

For him

Let’s return to that question of what happens when we see people fall either due to false teaching or to moral failure.  I’m thinking specifically of religious leaders here.  Some people have argued that because Romans 11:29 describes God’s gifts and calling as irrevocable that even when a leader falls, they can and should be… Continue reading For him

Foretastes of glory (Mark 9:2-50)

Jesus has promised that at least some of the disciples will see the glory and power of his coming kingdom. This, in context, is pointing to his death and resurrection. However, as that day approaches there seem to be further opportunities for them to see even clearer glimpses of what that will look like. First… Continue reading Foretastes of glory (Mark 9:2-50)