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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 20:1-16

Posted on July 28, 2018 by ehurst

This parable continues the context in the previous chapter. The Pharisees resented how Jesus was inviting the poor and unfortunate peasants into His teaching of the Kingdom of Heaven. This was part of the false doctrine that possessing material wealth … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 18:21-35

Posted on July 7, 2018 by ehurst

The concept of social stability as a primary feature of shalom goes back centuries in the Ancient Near East, long before Abraham. A primary element in a ruler’s customary duty to keep that peace was to declare debt forgiveness at … Continue reading →

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Covenant Sexuality

Posted on July 5, 2018 by ehurst

This is long and it’s going to be hard for some of you to understand. If you are too deeply pickled in the Western mythology of romance, you may be revolted by some of this. If you are able to … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount 14

Posted on January 6, 2018 by ehurst

Seek the Kingdom First 6:25-34 In Jesus’ day there was no state-operated welfare system to abuse. Instead, there was a covenant under which a person’s extended family was responsible for their welfare, but was also held accountable for most everything … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount 12

Posted on December 23, 2017 by ehurst

Fasting 6:16-18 Again: Jesus is telling His audience how to restore and renew the Covenant and prepare for the coming of the Messiah. What does it take to live in His blessed dominion? Fasting is actually a rather complex issue … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Mount 5

Posted on November 4, 2017 by ehurst

Matthew 5:27-32 — Marriage and Divorce We have to understand how the Covenant confirmed an awful lot of custom in the Ancient Near East (ANE), yet radically changed a few items. One of those was in the area of marriage. … Continue reading →

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Radix Fidem Booklet 4

Posted on August 18, 2017 by ehurst

4. We follow Christ. Jesus Christ as a historical figure was the final revelation of God’s moral character. Everything that departs from His teaching is inherently wrong. No living human — past, present or future — could claim to be … Continue reading →

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02 Big Dig

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ehurst

Who are you? Who did God intend for you to be? There are several parables for this. I rather like the image of God handing Moses two stone tablets. Try to wash from your mind the popular artwork depicting Moses … Continue reading →

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Defeating Israel

Posted on March 22, 2017 by ehurst

I have a plan for defeating Israel. Israel’s primary weapon against Gentiles is a two-edged sword. One edge is the huge guilt trip over their Holocaust; the other edge is perverted Christian religion. I don’t have to answer those at … Continue reading →

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Why Noah’s Law?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by ehurst

It’s a matter of faith: We stand ready to die for the name of Christ. I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer just me living in this fleshly body, but Christ lives in me, too. Now the … Continue reading →

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