Bible Study Lessons
What is God like? In Psalm 5 David gives a direct statement about God’s character: For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome. 5 The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong; 6 you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, … Read more
Some people are frequently overlooked. I think that’s the case with the women in the Gospels. Of course, Mary the mother of Jesus gets a lot of attention, especially during this time of year, but what about the others? In total the Gospel writers name eight women as followers of Christ: Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Susanna, … Read more
God’s name is a highly contentious topic among some religious adherents. It’s understandable, I guess, since some have built their faith on one specific view, such as the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Similarly, Hebrew scholars like Nehemia Gordon claim they have discovered the divine name in ancient manuscripts and travel the world promoting their discovery. I realized … Read more
I have recently read what I consider to be one of the best books ever written on the topic of spiritual experiences. Encountering Mystery: Religious Experience in a Secular Age by Dale Allison, a New Testament professor, at Princeton Theological Seminary, does not push one particular religious doctrine. Rather, his goal is more modest—to show … Read more
The kingdom of God is one of the primary themes of the Bible. Jesus talked about it at the start, middle, and end of his earthly ministry. Since I have already given an overview of the kingdom in a previous post, in this post I will highlight three passages that show the heavenly nature of … Read more