This short article on the song O Come, O Come Emmanuel by Michael Kelley has been published a couple of times on his blog and explains the biblical imagery used in the hymn that speak of longing fulfilled. We are longing for what only Jesus can bring, just as Israel was longing for centuries for …
Barry Webb writes about two of the popularly known expressions found in the third chapter of the biblical book of Ecclesiastes – the ‘every season’ section and the ‘eternity in the hearts of men’ section that follows it. In doing so he demonstrates that whenever you read something in Ecclesiastes and feel a sentimental response …
Anything by Sidney Greidanus is helpful. His contribution to Crossway Blog’s 10 Things You Should Know… series is true to that promise. Point 1 starts in Genesis, Point 10 ends in Revelation, with the rest of redemptive history overviewed throughout. Here’s point 7 as a sample: 7. Jesus, the light of the world, shines in …
Some helpful thoughts from Trevin Wax on a biblical narrative that seems troubling. Moses did not enter the promised land, because God’s true deliverer fully embraces and fully embodies the mercy and love of God for his people. And God’s dealing with Moses amply demonstrates mercy and grace in judgment. From the article: God told …
