Blessed are the Merciful, For They Will be Shown Mercy
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Matthew 5:7 Continue reading Blessed are the Merciful, For They Will be Shown Mercy
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Matrix of Creation
Like a child formed within the body of its mother, nourished by and constituted within her, all creation is constituted within the Image of God. Christ is the womb of all creation. For in him all things were created (Colossians 1:16). The creation bears the stamp of its creator, just as a child bears a likeness to his mother. … Continue reading Matrix of Creation
The Sign of Jonah, Part XIIIb: On Holiness
The concept of holiness is slowly brought to clarity in the Scriptures. What is nascent and seed-like is brought to its ultimate fruition by Christ. From Genesis onward, God begins to prepare us for the blossoming and development of holiness. The word holy, whether the Hebrew ‘קָדַשׁ’ or the Greek ‘ἅγιος’ convey the idea of separation. … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part XIIIb: On Holiness
The Sign of Jonah, Part XIII: 4:5-11
Scripture from the ESV 5 Jonah went out of the city and sat to the east of the city and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, till he should see what would become of the city. Now the Lord God… and sat Jonah confirms himself in his bitterness. The … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part XIII: 4:5-11
The Sign of Jonah, Part XII: 4:1-5
Scripture from the ESV But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. And he prayed to the Lord and said… But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, Jonah sits in judgment, not only of Nineveh, but of God. To preach God’s word is not necessarily to love that word: On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part XII: 4:1-5
The Sign of Jonah, Part XI: 3:2-10
Scripture from the ESV “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord… Go to Nineveh, that great city, What does Jonah have against Nineveh? It is a great city; Israel is … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part XI: 3:2-10
The Sign of Jonah, Part X: 3:1-2
Scripture from the ESV Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tell you.” Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, God condescends to speak again to Jonah, as would a patient … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part X: 3:1-2
The Sign of Jonah, Part IX: 2:10
Scripture from the ESV 10 And the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land. And the Lord spoke to the fish God has nothing to say to Jonah as of yet. He addresses the fish. Jonah made no request in the prayer, though he did predict his own release … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part IX: 2:10
The Sign of Jonah, Part VIII: 2:1-9
Scripture from the ESV 2 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying… Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, In his grace and mercy, God condescends to hear our prayers wherever we are, however far we have strayed from Him. In his mercy, … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part VIII: 2:1-9
The Sign of Jonah, Part VII: 2:1-9
Scripture from the ESV 2 Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, saying… Nate’s sermon (2/21/16) does a great job discussing the implications of this prayer. The prayer is one of gratitude and trust. Jonah foresees that God who has prepared this great fish is his deliverer. Jonah the prophet, … Continue reading The Sign of Jonah, Part VII: 2:1-9
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