Author Archives: ehurst

The Haggai Moment

Posted on November 8, 2012 by ehurst

For context, see my recent post on Haggai. I’m having a Haggai moment here, where the prophetic word from God is fairly concrete, not so esoteric and symbolic. Granted, our nation has no peculiar covenant with God, but stands with … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: The Vast Gulf Between

Posted on November 8, 2012 by ehurst

Peter tells us we are required to be ready at any time to explain something of our faith to others (1 Peter 3:15). Those who attend various educational institutions, seeking to obey that command as a vocation, have learned there … Continue reading →

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Ancient Truth: Intro to Matthew

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ehurst

I completely rewrote the introduction to Matthew’s Gospel: By tradition, Matthew was a cousin of Jesus – their fathers were brothers. Also known by the name Levi, this fellow was employed in collecting King Herod’s taxes. There is a lot … Continue reading →

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Ancient Truth: Series Introduction

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ehurst

As this is a series of books, they will be bound under a common theme. What follows is the introduction which will appear in each volume of the series: Mankind is fallen, in need of redemption. The one single source … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: Can Anything Good Come out of Samaria?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ehurst

I have been told a really great teacher can remember what it’s like not to know. Whether or not I qualify for such honor is subject to debate, but I do recall the time in my life when I did … Continue reading →

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Next Project: Ancient Truth

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ehurst

The working title is “Ancient Truth” for a series of abbreviated commentaries on Scripture, offered for free. This is the collection of Bible study lessons I’ve been writing for the past decade as we’ve done house church. Each Sunday, the … Continue reading →

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I Can Read Your Mind

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ehurst

Actually, we can’t even read our own minds. I recall a popular topic for discussion in the very active teenage group at the church I attended. The basic assertion is the Devil can’t read the mind of a born-again soul. … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: Public Privacy

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ehurst

Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and reclined to eat. And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus reclined at … Continue reading →

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Cover Art: Not My Home (Updated)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by ehurst

I suppose this might be getting boring to some of you. I dug up another old book I wrote some time ago, updated the technical references, added a chapter, rewrote another and basically made the whole thing smoother and flow … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: Can't Please `Em

Posted on November 5, 2012 by ehurst

How many of us have ever had a friend who just had to have their own way? Not merely in most things, but everything? I’ve known people like that. In truth, there is a time in our lives when just … Continue reading →

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