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Loving the Law

Posted on October 7, 2012 by ehurst

Take a look at Psalm 119. It’s long, so maybe just skim through it. You’ll see constant references to David proclaiming his undying love for the the Law. Sure, we could unwind that, abstract it to include the whole Bible. … Continue reading →

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Habakkuk 3

Posted on October 6, 2012 by ehurst

It would be almost embarrassing to attempt breaking down the rich poetic imagery in this grand Hebrew psalm. Far more important to the reader is understanding the uniquely Hebrew approach to certain fundamental questions. Modern Western man chokes on the … Continue reading →

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TMOC: The Adulteress Part 2

Posted on October 5, 2012 by ehurst

The Roman Empire was nothing like the modern state. She recognized the necessity of nations and kingdoms ruled by their own people, and broadly under their own customs and laws. While boundaries were maintained, a person’s national identity had a … Continue reading →

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TMOC: Not Simply Hebraic

Posted on October 5, 2012 by ehurst

The Mind of Christ is much more than simply classical Hebrew. It’s not enough to notice Jesus was calling His people back to their ancient Hebrew mystical roots. We have statements by the Savior which were clear departures from mere … Continue reading →

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Game: Power and Pursuit

Posted on September 30, 2012 by ehurst

Humans are adaptable. This is what puts them at the top of the food chain. Losing adaptability makes you prey. Surrendering it intentionally makes you stupid prey, including prey for the demons. Men are adaptable, but there are limits. This … Continue reading →

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Habakkuk 2

Posted on September 29, 2012 by ehurst

Wisely does Habakkuk announce he will wait on God to answer, for the Lord does all things in His own good time. We struggle to understand how the Hebrew mind viewed time so differently. The hand of God moves when … Continue reading →

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Germanic Mythology and Game

Posted on September 28, 2012 by ehurst

This is hardly a scholarly treatise, more of a characterization based on broad observations of how things work. It’s short so you can extrapolate with your own intelligence. Post-Modern Western society is largely founded on Greco-Roman intellectual assumptions mixed with … Continue reading →

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The Logic of Rejecting Mainstream Churches

Posted on September 28, 2012 by ehurst

For all my religious blather, I don’t attend any regular church. We host worship in our home. I don’t like the isolation, but I don’t see any realistic alternative. Besides, the churches won’t let me stay around very long, once … Continue reading →

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Habakkuk: Introduction and Chapter 1

Posted on September 22, 2012 by ehurst

Introduction We know almost nothing of the prophet Habakkuk. From the text itself and from historical context, we can deduce he probably served as a Levite musician, writing his prophecy at the end of Josiah’s reign, or shortly thereafter. He … Continue reading →

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Positive Demands of the Laws of God

Posted on September 22, 2012 by ehurst

The Laws of God stand on His authority as Creator. If you can reject His authority, the Laws will mean nothing to you, so you don’t care. Whom I address are those who claim to care, who believe it matters. … Continue reading →

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