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Impurity: Type 1 and Type 2
Why does the Bible talk so much about purity – and what on earth does “unclean” actually mean? In this issue, we dive into one of the most puzzling parts of Scripture: the purity laws…
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Justice, Old and New
What is ‘righteousness’? Why Do the Bible and Modern Culture Understand Justice in Such Different Ways? In this issue, we explore how the Western legal idea of justice (laws, punishment, Lady Justice with her sword…
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Why Does God Give a Zoology Lecture at the End of Job?
The book of Job ends in a whirlwind – literally. After dozens of chapters of debate, God finally answers Job… with a storm, a parade of wild animals, and two mysterious creatures: Behemoth and Leviathan.…
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The Unity and Structure of Isaiah
Isaiah isn’t just a collection of random prophecies – it’s a carefully crafted masterpiece with a surprising three-part structure that mirrors the gospel itself. Ever wondered how those famous passages about the suffering servant and…
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Three Things: How God Does Battle
What if Revelation wasn’t just about the end – but about right now? Let’s dig into several unexpected biblical insights: • Why the armies of heaven wear linen, not armor • How Zechariah’s war vision…
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Your Kingdom Come: The Gospel according to the Revelation of John
Your kingdom come: I make the case that Revelation isn’t an appendix to the gospel — it is the gospel. It’s not just about the distant future, but about how God’s kingdom unfolds through history……
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My Big House in Heaven: Mansions for All?
Is Jesus Really Promising Mansions in Heaven? You’ve heard it before: “In my Father’s house are many mansions.” But… are we sure Jesus was talking about heavenly real estate? By exploring the original words and…
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Farewell Speech (Not Mine)
Struggling with John’s Gospel? You’re not alone. John 13-16 is Jesus’ final speech before his arrest — but what is He actually saying? Is it just a jumble of spiritual thoughts, or is there a…
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The First (?) Empire
I have often spoken about Assyria, usually when teaching Isaiah or an introduction to the prophets. It is an important piece of the history underlying the Old Testament. However, this makes for a narrow focus.…
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Three Things in 2 Timothy
This is a ‘Three Things’ issue, where I share three key insights from 2 Timothy. In the final point, I also explore how Paul structures his text. Part of these insights flow from having recently…
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Funny How Time Flies … in Numbers!
It is easy to overlook because there are so few data points: the flow of time in Exodus through Deuteronomy. Here, I present an exercise that I like to include in teaching the book of…
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1 Thessalonians: Motivation through Positive Feedback
I have found learning about ancient rhetoric tremendously helpful in understanding several New Testament books. Here, I will use this lens to look at 1 Thessalonians. Ben Witherington’s socio-rhetorical commentary on this letter has been…