Monthly Archives: March 2021

Some Random Items

Posted on March 15, 2021 by ehurst

A few random things: 1. Regarding the fiery serpents in Numbers 21:1-9, I seriously doubt you will find them on any taxonomy of known creatures today. Given that the remedy was by faith looking at a bronzed version, and that … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Ezra 6

Posted on March 13, 2021 by ehurst

We jump a couple of chapters. In them, we see that the mixed multitude of pagans Esarhaddon had shipped into the northern kingdom, eventually called “Samaritans,” came and asked to participate in building the new temple. Keep in mind that … Continue reading →

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He Didn’t Try

Posted on March 12, 2021 by ehurst

I keep getting questions along this line: If Trump had a commission from God, what was he supposed to do? At the time I asserted the belief that Trump had a commission, right up until the time he failed it, … Continue reading →

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Embrace the Penitence

Posted on March 10, 2021 by ehurst

I want you to be encouraged. It doesn’t require any kind of special gift from God; it’s well within the range of His common gifts to all His children. You should be able to sense this with your heart: A … Continue reading →

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It’s a Miracle

Posted on March 7, 2021 by ehurst

I’ve studied the cultures and civilizations of the ANE. I assure you that there is so much to know about this stuff that only a tiny handful of people can actually claim any expertise. I’m not one of them. However, … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Ezra 3

Posted on March 6, 2021 by ehurst

The Edict of Cyrus is dated most commonly 538 BC. It probably took a couple of years for the first group of 50,000 returnees to get everything organized. Then the journey would have taken no less than four months to … Continue reading →

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Biblical Law’s Assumptions

Posted on March 4, 2021 by ehurst

Once again: Biblical Law is its own reward. Nothing can take the place of shalom. It’s not a matter of the stuff that God promised; it’s the sense of peace with Him and His purpose. It’s knowing that you have … Continue reading →

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Boomer Crash Coming

Posted on March 3, 2021 by ehurst

In some ways, we could say that Boomer culture is the apex of Western Civilization. The generations following will watch the West die. There’s lots of room to research, consider and even debate how Boomer culture was provoked by previous … Continue reading →

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Contemplation: Community Lifespan

Posted on March 2, 2021 by ehurst

One of the most frustrating elements of a virtual faith community is how fragile it is. Had we all met face-to-face at some point in our aggregate journey, it would be different. Throughout my life I’ve had good close fellowships … Continue reading →

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