THE PUNISHMENT God ordered for a number of sins, ranging from sexual relations before marriage (for women) to rebelling against one’s parents (for sons), seems harsh by today’s standards.Continue Reading
THE PEOPLE in Canaan engaged in what God called “abominable practices”: First, burning a child as an offering to Molech, followed by divination, reading omens, augury, sorcery, enchantment, consulting mediums, necromancy, and inquiring of the dead.Continue Reading
THE NATIONS of the world have their origins in decisions made in the years immediately following the Flood. This week, we discuss the table of nations and briefly summarize the migrations of the descendants of Shem, Japheth, and Ham.
THE SONS of Noah divided the world between them. It appears that the youngest, Ham, made a power play to usurp the birthright of his older brothers — by having incestuous relations with his mother.
The presentation I gave at Morningside Church a few weeks back is now available to stream online.Continue Reading
YOU’D THINK that prophets of Yahweh during the reign of good king Josiah would have been a little more upbeat. Not so much.Continue Reading
Know your enemy! Those gods worshipped by pagans in the Bible? If God calls them gods, maybe you should consider the possibility that they’re real.Continue Reading
Know your enemy! Those gods worshipped by pagans in the Bible? If God calls them gods, maybe you should consider the possibility that they’re real.Continue Reading
You’ve been told Abraham came from Ur of the Chaldeans. Wrong. He was Semitic, not Sumerian.Continue Reading
I was honored to be this week’s guest on Fourth Watch with Justen Faull. Click here for the interview.Continue Reading