Old Testament Passages Good for Everyone to Know, Part 6
by Douglas Jacoby
In last week's article we saw how devastating it is when spiritual leaders make light of God's revealed will. Today we spotlight another failure of leadership, this time in the life of Moses and Aaron. The full episode begins in Numbers 20:2. The people of Israel have been complaining (vs. 2-6). Moses and Aaron take it to the Lord, who instructs them:
Old Testament Passages for Everyone to Know, Part 5
by Douglas Jacoby
This week our series brings us to Leviticus. Today's passage isn't about sacrifice, as you might expect—at least not directly so. It's a key text on obedience, and one familiar from my earliest days as a Christian.
Old Testament Passages Good for Everyone to Know, Part 4
by Doug Jacoby
Moses has ascended the mountain in order to receive the Law. Whereas the Law was intended to make Israel holy, and provide a way to connect with God and celebrate their faith, the reality down below—at the foot of Sinai—was an ugly contrast. The people have fashioned a golden calf—and are worshipping it! Exodus 32 displays—in living color—both the fickleness of God's people and the robust heart of Moses (see v.32).
Doug Jacoby continues his third Lesson of Old Testament Passages Good for Everyone to Know. I hope you enjoy these Old Testament lessons.
Keith
O.T. Passages Good for Every Christian to Know.
Sacrifice Our Firstborn?
In the past couple of months media and social media has been inundated of articles and opinions spanning the width and length of the literal social rainbow, from "we don't care come what may," to "it's all a conspiracy," to "this is one of the horsemen of the apocalypse," to sheer panic and pandemonium. What is a Christian to do in these times, in these circumstances? Companies are sending workers to work from home or temporary closing, sporting events are canceled, theatres are closed, government offices are closed and government officials quarantined.
