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Sermon on the Mount 4

Posted on October 28, 2017 by ehurst

Matthew 5:21-26 — The Forgotten Treasure The Sermon on the Mount explains repentance and renewing the Covenant in anticipation of the Messiah coming. In this passage, Jesus repeatedly refers to “your brother” as a reference to your covenant kinfolk. It’s … Continue reading →

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No Good Politics

Posted on October 28, 2017 by ehurst

In response to a query… I should have thought this was obvious by now: Jesus was neither conservative nor liberal in the context of His own day. In both religious and political terms, the Pharisees were the dominant conservatives. The … Continue reading →

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Feudal, Covenantal, Personal and Contextual

Posted on October 28, 2017 by ehurst

Creation is alive, sentient and willful. I could as easily use the noun “reality” and it still fits. We could say the same with Biblical Law, because it is synonymous with “the Word of God” and “the will of God.” … Continue reading →

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One Source

Posted on October 27, 2017 by ehurst

I’m not going to tell you that is no power outside the biblical Covenant of Christ. When Moses stood up in Pharaoh’s court, we see that the magicians were in some ways on par with Moses in terms of wonders. … Continue reading →

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Fear Not Great Evil

Posted on October 26, 2017 by ehurst

There are no masterminds. The people with power over us are not somehow gifted with brilliance and intelligence significantly above the rest of us. What distinguishes them is a serious lack of moral wisdom. They are damaged people, not supermen. … Continue reading →

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The Path of Resistance

Posted on October 25, 2017 by ehurst

Without a shred of doubt or shame, I assert that there is no God but Jehovah. He is the Creator and Lord of all things. Further, the only accurate portrayal of Him comes through the Bible. The people and culture … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces 27

Posted on October 24, 2017 by ehurst

I contacted Del City about that mystery tree, and was referred to someone at a local agricultural college extension service. The farther I have to go afield like that, the less likely anyone will take an interest in my query. … Continue reading →

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Glory Behind Walls

Posted on October 23, 2017 by ehurst

I hope you take the time to read Christine’s post Managing the “Ick” Factor. For me it was a good reminder and good timing. As we descend farther into this time of tribulation, there will be a whole raft of … Continue reading →

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A Little More about “Law”

Posted on October 22, 2017 by ehurst

In the Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) mind, “law” was nothing like our Western concept. It was always envisioned as a covenant. It was personal and feudal in nature. The closest term we can use is a “suzerain-vassal treaty,” and even … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount 3

Posted on October 21, 2017 by ehurst

The Last Measure — Matthew 5:17-20 Everything about this passage hangs on how you understand Matthew’s choice of the Greek word for “fulfill” (pleroo play-rah’-oh) in verse 17. Once again, let’s remind ourselves that there are two primary issues behind … Continue reading →

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