Author Archives: ehurst

What God Puts in Your Hands

Posted on September 25, 2020 by ehurst

This is strictly prophecy, not technical advice. I have a very strong sense that Big Tech will survive the implosion of the USA. Google will continue to expand their vertical integration of Internet services, and thus their control. Amazon will … Continue reading →

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Right on the Threshold

Posted on September 20, 2020 by ehurst

For the last 25 years or so, I’ve been preparing. The only reason it took that long is because I had such a very long way to go. I’ve passed through an awful lot of ideological campsites along the way. … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 24

Posted on September 19, 2020 by ehurst

We need a couple of background reminders before this narrative makes any sense. Exodus 30:11-16 is where God gives instructions about taking a census. This was during the march from Egypt to the Promised Land, when technically God Himself was … Continue reading →

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Don’t Surrender the Battlefield

Posted on September 18, 2020 by ehurst

Every crusade is a diversion to prevent a genuine repentance of sinners. Once again: The biblical standard is exceptionally strict compared to what is generally portrayed as “morally good” in our world. Sex with anyone except your covenant spouse is … Continue reading →

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It’s the Struggle, Not the Objective

Posted on September 13, 2020 by ehurst

It’s such an unimportant thing, and yet I am struggling with it. It’s not the thing itself, but what it represents. Let’s talk about cellphones. I hate them. But I also find it exceedingly hard to carry out my mission … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Posted on September 12, 2020 by ehurst

The Books of Samuel appear to have been written by Samuel’s School of the Prophets. It is not a dry chronology like the Chronicles, which was likely drawn from the royal archives. But typical of some Hebrew prophets, the writers … Continue reading →

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The Logic of Biblical Death Penalties

Posted on September 10, 2020 by ehurst

In the Covenant of Moses, the entire nation is adopted by God into His personal household. As you might expect, He holds certain minimal expectations for those living in His household. In theory, if He were to pass from the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Divine Will

Posted on September 7, 2020 by ehurst

Let’s talk about the sovereign will of God. On the individual level, we’ve discussed this at length. God decides who will be spiritually born and initiates a sense of calling and conviction to suit His whims. His children are chosen … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Posted on September 5, 2020 by ehurst

We skip over some of the highs and lows of David’s regal manner to look at something that reveals a lot about how the Covenant worked. David should have gone to the field with his army. If the battle didn’t … Continue reading →

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What’s on Your Heart?

Posted on September 5, 2020 by ehurst

This continues the two previous posts. There’s no shortcut. You just have to do it and find your own path. I can describe for you how scholars in the ANE would have learned to operate from the heart instead of … Continue reading →

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