The Bible in Context
The birth of a son was a major source of hope in biblical times. Daily life was hard so the goal was often mere survival. Since males were the breadwinners, they provided a better hope for the future than females. Who else would take care of parents in old age? There were no social security … Read more
Redeem is not a word we use often in everyday English. “Redeeming” coupons or gift cards comes to mind, but that’s about it. To redeem simply means to buy, and often it refers to buying back. When soda cans are returned to a store in exchange for money, the cans are redeemed or bought back thereby … Read more
Experienced teachers know the importance of good projects. Projects are essential because they break up the monotony of everyday lessons and reinforce the content in a different way. And group projects provide an opportunity for students to work together and improve in their presentation skills. Here are a few project ideas that I have used … Read more
Follow the man who goes into the wilderness by himself Follow the man who is tempted but doesn’t give in Follow the man who says “Follow me” Follow the man who drives out evil spirits Follow the man who commands people to repent or turn around Follow the man who announces the arrival of God’s … Read more
If the entire Bible points to Jesus, how can we see him in the violent and bloody books of Joshua and Judges? Here are a few ways. Joshua The book of Joshua tells the story of Israel entering the land God promised to give them under Joshua’s leadership. The names Jesus and Joshua are different … Read more