Tag Archives: ANE

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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Imagine: Angelic Beings

Posted on February 22, 2021 by ehurst

For reference: I have no substantial dispute with this page from the Christian Thinktank. It covers a lot of ground (it’s encyclopedic in length), but in passing takes a look at the images of angelic beings who were depicted in … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — 2 Kings 23:1-30

Posted on February 20, 2021 by ehurst

Upon hearing from his servants on their errand to the prophetess Huldah that the Book of the Law was genuine, and the promises God made, Josiah immediately set about conforming his kingdom to the written word. He called a meeting … Continue reading →

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How Much Shalom?

Posted on December 18, 2020 by ehurst

How much shalom do you want? Sometimes you have to spell things out for people, because they can’t even think like heart-led people of faith. I’ve spent a lot of time studying the Hebrew culture and history specifically, and for … Continue reading →

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Western Idolatries 02

Posted on November 12, 2020 by ehurst

It’s important to go back and examine the ground on which we stand. Divine truth is always contextual — contextual to you and your faith and calling. Ultimate truth cannot be stated in words or ideas; it is Person to … Continue reading →

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Dig Up the Clues

Posted on September 30, 2020 by ehurst

The purpose of a church is to create the atmosphere in which faith grows. Notice I say “the” atmosphere. It’s the same thing as saying we pursue shalom. Peace with God has distinct boundaries, referred to as a covenant. The … 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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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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Clinical Evidence for Heart-led

Posted on September 4, 2020 by ehurst

Ref: The Seeds of Shalom Over the years I’ve reiterated the clinical evidence cited in my book, Heart of Faith, indicating that the heart has a sensory field of its own. While in theory that field extends outward to infinity, … Continue reading →

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The Bible on Trust

Posted on August 30, 2020 by ehurst

When discussing high-trust versus low-trust in human culture, I want to note something about Scripture’s position. If you review the Covenant of Moses, the commands lay out an expectation of high trust. You’ll see requirements to return your neighbor’s wandering … Continue reading →

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