“Now let us make a covenant before our God to send away all these women and their children, in accordance with the counsel of my lord and of those who fear the commands of our God. Let it be done according to the Law.” - Ezra 10:3 Should repentance remove responsibility?[1] My daughter loves Barbies. She plays … Continue reading Ezra’s Folly
Interpretation
The View from Below
“Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” – Colossians 3:12 There have been two very public murders in this country this past month.[1] Yet it is striking how differently these stories are told depending on who is telling them. Some have justified these killings as preventions … Continue reading The View from Below
Studying the Bible (at Church)
What is the goal of studying the Bible? Or maybe, what is the goal of studying the Bible at Church? I can think of two answers: 1) We study the Bible as a form of corporate worship. And 2) we study the Bible to gain from it godly wisdom so that we might navigate our … Continue reading Studying the Bible (at Church)