In previous semesters, I have commented here on the courses I was taking. We ‘re about eight weeks into the semester, but I thought some might be interested in knowing what I’m doing. As always, whenever I talk about these things, I feel that my work is unworthy because I’m not studying stuff that is… Read More »
If you ‘re swimming in the academic waters of Biblical Studies all day, every day, it’s good to have a reminder of what the Bible was written for. I think that for too many, the means become the ends. Desire for ministry becomes replaced by desire for expertise. A. W. Pink has a wise word… Read More »
We landed in Texas about two years ago, and in the fall I signed up for a course in Matthew. I actually took one for credit (a Greek exegesis kind) and audited another on the “Kingdom in Matthew.” It was not long before Matthew became one of my favorite books. That spring I took a… Read More »
I received official word today that I can forget all of my German. While I’m still an expert, I thought I would pass on my wisdom concerning the language. Actually, it does not take a whole lot to be able to confidently read the latest spam. First, those capital letters all over the place. Capitalized… Read More »
I’ve never taken a summer school class in my life as far as I can remember. Now I’m taking two. German class is getting close to conclusion, and this week I’m auditing a course on Messianic Prophecy, M-F 8-5. While I’m in class, my friend Danny is spending his life in the library (which happens… Read More »
Today was the first class of Theological German. The teacher showed this video to demonstrate the importance of learning language well. The scene shows an officer briefing a new Coast Guard cadet on his first day at work.
The most common response to this blog, I suspect, is a shaking of the head and an astonished comment that while it’s not impossible to be so ignorant, it’s hard to believe that one could be so old and with the opportunities that I have had and still be so behind. The wisest thing for… Read More »
“The man who does not sacrifice to his god can make the god run after him like a dog.” (Dialogue of Pessimism) “Who is wealthy? Who is rich? For whom shall I reserve my intimacy?” (Mesopotamian proverb) “When you have seen for yourself the profit of reverencing god, You will praise god and bless the… Read More »
I’m reading a book right now about the “Conceptual World of the Hebrew Bible.” The main title of this work by John Walton is Ancient Near Eastern Thought and the Old Testament. This post is not a recommendation, as I have only read about 100 pages so far. But there were a few statements in… Read More »
I’ve had to keep my head pretty low this semester, and thus I haven’t been able to say much about my studies as I’ve been going. That is unfortunate, as I think it’s always better when it’s fresher, and, of course, much gets left behind when looking in retrospect. I thought what I might do… Read More »