It might be safe to say that most people have never wondered from where their next meal was coming; we have pantries, bank accounts, and friends upon whom we can rely. We have jobs, or if not, savings, social security, or welfare. So it is that when we pray, “Give us this day our daily… Continue reading Matthew 6:19-34 – The Father’s Provision, Part 1
Month: January 2021
Matthew 5:17-6:18 – The Father’s Will on Earth
Discovering God’s will seems to be an obsession with most people. In the time I spent with church youth groups and teaching high school students, other than sex, the number one topic was the will of God. Even for me, during my last couple of years in college I remember hoping for a neon sign… Continue reading Matthew 5:17-6:18 – The Father’s Will on Earth
Matthew 5:3-16 – The Father’s Kingdom on Earth
Of the many courses I took in seminary, one of the more important ones was the course on Hermeneutics. Hermeneutics is not, as I used to think, the study of all people named “Herman,” but it is the study of how to properly read and interpret the Bible. One of the basic tenants of Hermeneutics… Continue reading Matthew 5:3-16 – The Father’s Kingdom on Earth
Form follows Function follows Form
One thing that should be readily apparent to anyone who reads the Bible is its depth. New shades of meaning can be found each time you read a single passage. For instance, a few years ago I spent nearly an entire year reading just Psalm 51, and even to this day, I feel like I’ve… Continue reading Form follows Function follows Form