The Bible in Context
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
We often say things that we don’t mean to be taken literally. For example, it’s common to hear these kinds of statements after athletic competitions: “They crushed that team,” “We got destroyed,” “We killed them.” When we make those comments in that context we are using hyperbole or exaggerated language. Some scholars believe that hyperbole … Read more
Have you ever done something you were afraid to do because someone said, “Don’t worry, I’ll be with you”? Maybe you didn’t want to ride a roller coaster, but then a friend said, “I’ll go with you” and you found yourself slowly ascending and quickly descending on the track. I recently went ziplining. I didn’t … Read more