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Let’s take a look at Paul’s most direct statement on the authority of women — (1Ti 2:11-14 ESV)  11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.  12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority … Continue reading →

Deborah is a vitally important character in the Old Testament. She is often overlooked, even ignored, because she doesn’t quite fit our preconceptions of what godly women should be like. But her story is among the most ancient in scripture. … Continue reading →

So why was it moral and right for God to command the deaths of the Canaanites? To kill so many in the Flood? I know this is going to sound a bit harsh, but here’s the reality of it all. … Continue reading →

Third argument: No one deserves to live. There’s this popular meme circulating among Christians about the “sanctity of life” — invoked to oppose war, guns, and so on. It sounds very Christian, very religious. And so when we read in the Bible … Continue reading →

One of the most popular arguments against God is the fact that the God of the Bible orders the deaths of many people, even entire nations. In short, the accusation is made that God is guilty of genocide, genocide is a … Continue reading →

Astonishingly, near the end of Hebrews, the writer makes a contrast between the obsolete, inferior worship at the Tabernacle and compares this to the worship of God that takes places in heaven itself. Therefore, he urges us to “offer to God … Continue reading →

Although Tabernacle imagery appears in several places in the New Testament, the most prominent place is the book of Hebrews. We need to start in chapter 8 — (Heb 8:5 ESV)  5 The [priests who served at the tabernacle] serve … Continue reading →

At Mt. Sinai, God gave Moses very detailed commands on how to build the Tabernacle. The Tabernacle was a portable temple. It was a tent but a tent where the Israelites worshiped God. It was the center of Jewish worship … Continue reading →

Near the end of Deuteronomy, the book records a song sung by Moses to the Israelites just before they cross the Jordan River. We never study the Song of Moses, but it’s a fascinating composition. Moses refers to the Israelite … Continue reading →