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Pray for the Lord to Build His Church

Posted on October 15, 2020 by ehurst

Let’s think about this so we’ll know how to pray. The imperative of Creation is to reflect God’s glory. Don’t ask who the audience is; that’s missing the point. His glory must shine — period. In the Fall, some other … Continue reading →

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We Are His Peace

Posted on August 3, 2020 by ehurst

Our primary objective in life is to live shalom. If we don’t get that right, nothing else will matter. It is the sole basis for carrying out the Great Commission, because it is what’s behind the phrase, “teaching them to … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Judges 3:12-30

Posted on June 6, 2020 by ehurst

The basic cyclical pattern of Judges goes like this: Israel would engage in idolatry. God would remove their covering and deliver them into an oppressor’s hands. They would pay a hefty tribute to someone who was not a covenant ruler. … Continue reading →

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Uncovering Nakedness

Posted on February 16, 2020 by ehurst

In the Old Testament, the phrase “uncovering someone’s nakedness” was invariably a reference to sexual intercourse. Even if it was a private thing, as sex should be, it could be tantamount to a public humiliation. It was something degrading and … Continue reading →

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Additional Notes on Leviticus 19

Posted on February 9, 2020 by ehurst

Something we noted in this chapter, but shows up in a lot of other passages, is the warning about divination, soothsaying and mediums. The whole problem with these pagan practices is that they arise from a desire to see the … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Leviticus 19:19-37

Posted on February 8, 2020 by ehurst

We continue a laundry list of commandments that are designed to set Israel apart from other nations. The business of mixing animals, crops and fabrics has provoked endless debate, even among Jewish scholars. Nowhere else in Scripture is this explained. … Continue reading →

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No Divided Loyalties

Posted on January 20, 2020 by ehurst

We are stateless vagabonds on this earth. One of the most powerful images from the Old Testament is that of the wilderness nomad. The nation of Israel was called upon to maintain the symbolism of living in tents long after … Continue reading →

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A Different Standard from the Herd

Posted on September 17, 2019 by ehurst

If you dig into the Law of Moses, you’ll find references to stoning as a primary means of execution for capital sins. There are a dozen instances where it is commanded: Touching Mt. Sinai during the meeting with God (Ex … Continue reading →

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Most Government Is Inherently Evil

Posted on August 21, 2019 by ehurst

If we can embrace by faith the doctrine of the Fall, then our hearts can lead our minds to a more realistic philosophical frame of reference. Mankind is broken and cannot be fixed in reference to this world. The only … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — John 11:1-46

Posted on June 22, 2019 by ehurst

This could easily be one of the most difficult lessons to understand. The ancient Hebrew people did not have a theology, per se. They had the Covenant of Moses which said very little about theology. Moses clearly believed in a … Continue reading →

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