So I was looking this morning for a passage I’ve always wanted to memorize, but never have (Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”) […]

Reading the beginning of Amos today showed me another “New Testament” concept that was really in full force in the Old Testament, giving more credence to the unchanging nature of God. Amos was written during the divided kingdom, and was addressed to the northern kingdom of Israel (the southern kingdom was referred to as Judah). […]

Yeah, I was surprised too. I think that everyone (myself included) seems to think that the Old Testament is full of laws and legalism, and that Grace only came after Christ died. Well after reading today in Leviticus, I’ve decided to read the rest of the OT from a new perspective: One of grace. I’m […]

So as I was reading Leviticus 14-15 this morning, learning all about the ceremonial laws concerning leprosy and “bodily discharges” (a kinda gross topic), I couldn’t help but think: So what can I glean from this passage? Surely this stuff isn’t directly applicable to my life, and I’ve never been one to squeeze out an […]

I read from Galatians this morning (sort of a random decision on my part since I didn’t have my Bible that had my place marked), and was taught a thing or two about freedom from the law. It seems to me that this is a freedom to serve God, without being worried about each individual […]

The title doesn’t do the post justice, but a good title would be too long. Here’s an alternate title: Is there a difference between laws based on morality and laws based on getting a large group of people to be able to live together in harmony? I’ve reading in Exodus lately, and I’m getting to […]