Tag Archives: the Covenant of Moses

New Testament Doctrine: Mark 2:13-22

Jesus addresses a major issue in New Testament Doctrine. It signifies yet another critical departure from Judaism. Levi Matthew is, according to a rather strong Early Church tradition, a cousin of Jesus because their mothers were sisters. That makes James … Continue reading

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Related Questions on the Covenant

We are no longer an earthly nation; we are a nation of hearts. We no longer have a Temple and accompanying rituals; we are the Temple. When Paul encouraged people to be diligent in studying the Old Testament (their Bible … Continue reading

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New Testament Doctrine: John 3:22-36

Keep in mind that John the Baptist remains an Old Testament figure. His cousin Jesus is the bridge over from the Old to New Covenant, but John remained under Moses. His message and ministry was to prepare for the Messiah. … Continue reading

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New Testament Doctrine: Matthew 4:12-25

It was common for rabbis to accumulate disciples. All the more so was this true for Messianic preachers. This messianic fervor had been running rampant since at least the Period of the Maccabees, and had reached a fever pitch under … Continue reading

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New Testament Doctrine: Matthew 4:1-11

The only mystery here is what each of these three temptations represent. There are at least two levels for answering this question. The first level is the background story of False Messianic Expectations. One of my professors in college was … Continue reading

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A Long Way to Go

Every time I write something, my spirit cries out to God, “Give me the words! Don’t let me get in Your way, O Lord, but help me to straighten and smooth the path so You can touch hearts.” There’s little … Continue reading

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 2:41-52

In late March, faithful Jews would make pilgrimage to the Temple for Passover. The distance was some 70 miles, and only the hardiest walkers with little to carry could make it in about four days. Your average family would take … Continue reading

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Law of Moses — 1 Kings 15

This chapter can be very confusing because too many major characters are introduced and dispatched quickly. It’s a very unstable period, for the Northern Kingdom in particular. Try not to get too tightly twisted around the names and how they … Continue reading

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Ruled by Compassion

As Jesus’ cousin and possibly His closest human friend, John is considered the Apostle closest to the Master’s heart, particularly in his writings. It was John who revealed that Jesus said at the Last Supper: “A new commandment I give … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Compliance

Under the Covenant of Christ, we don’t stone our covenant members for their grave sins against shalom as was done under the Covenant of Moses. There are several reasons behind this. First is that the Covenant of Moses was meant … Continue reading

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