Yesterday I finished research and then wrote a paper on the historical background to the acclamation of Herod Agrippa as a god (Acts 12:20-23). That was the last of seven short research papers/projects of the semester. This afternoon I started research on my major one. The assignment is to produce an article of publishable quality… Read More »
The Gospel of John records a curious little note during the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. John 18:4-7 (ESV) Then Jesus, knowing all that would happen to him, came forward and said to them, “Whom do you seek?” 5 They answered him, “Jesus of Nazareth.” Jesus said to them, “I am he.”… Read More »
Today is Palm Sunday, and if you ‘d like to better appreciate the events in Jesus’s life that led to his crucifixion (Friday) and resurrection (Sunday), I’d encourage you to read the portions in your Bible that correspond to the days of the week in which they occurred in the life of Christ. There are… Read More »
Last week I received a second review copy from Zondervan of a book co-written by a friend: Sitting at the Feet of Rabbi Jesus: How the Jewishness of Jesus Can Transform Your Faith. I have been given permission to send the copy on to someone who would be interested in reviewing it either… Read More »
I thought I might review some of my recent reading here, not 1) to burden you with more reading than you already have, nor 2) to impress you with my reading, as I know it is impressive neither in quantity nor in erudite works, nor 3) to suggest that these are the best works to… Read More »
Today in the Gospels/Acts seminar, we’re looking at Matthew 5-9. We had 30 questions to answer, which I spent about 7 hours on. Here are four of the questions with my answers. [We don’t turn in our answers; we just have to be ready when we are called on.] And now I am off to… Read More »