Why Palm Branches and Figs Matter, Part 1 of 2
the meaning of the palm branches on Palm Sunday and why Jesus cursed the fig tree
The Most Mystifying Texts and the DSS; Context Helps Literal Interpretations, Part 3 of 3
how the Dead Sea Scrolls help interpret NT texts, specifically about the Book of Enoch and the New Jerusalem
Paul and the DSS; Culture and Christianity Clashing, Part 2 of 3
the common ideas between Paul’s writings and the Dead Sea Scrolls that help interpret Paul’s writings better
The “God” of Discontent and Dissatisfaction
What does Mammon mean in Luke 16:9-13, and how does this section connect with the Unjust Steward parable in Luke...
Peer Pressure When Having Guests, Part 2 of 3
Click on the map to enlarge Last week’s blog introduced classroom peer pressure as a familiar concept in our westernized,...
Why the Crucifixion Should Impact Us Differently
Hannaniah explained the cross beam was tied to the upright at the top of this picture when the crucified person was...
How Do Fatal Flash Floods and Fools Concern Us?
A huge, deep wadi in the Israel desert A wadi is a dry river bed with water only during the...
Did Jesus Commend the Unjust Steward for Dishonesty?
Of course Jesus didn’t commend the unjust steward for dishonesty! But what can you make of the following after Jesus...
Did the Last Supper Happen on Tuesday or Friday Night?
A low table set with food as it probably looked in New Testament times for the Passover When did the...
Did Essenes Write the Dead Sea Scrolls?
The archaeological findings on display at Qumran where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found In Holding the Dead Sea Scrolls...
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Did you read your Bible lately?
Heather, Christmas 2021
