Rahab (From Fear to Faith to Deliverance)
In Moses’ day, God delivered his people from slavery in Egypt. It was only the start of a greater deliverance but a generation entrenched in fear, fell short. God chose…
Tamar (Part Two)
What Troubles Us Having reflected on the story of Tamar in part one, there are things we find unsettled us. In part two, we turn our attention to what troubles…
Tamar (Part One)
Tamar’s story lies in Genesis 38. It’s value rests in its connection to Judah the fourth of Jacob’s sons and in Matthew 1:3, a genealogy of Jesus. In Genesis 49:10,…
Transition
As a Canadian living in the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving for two months! After Thanksgiving, we transition to Christmas. Today I wish to express my thanks, speak to transition,…
The End of the First Letter
Peter has written his letter by a man named Silvanus. He identified him as a faithful brother and identifies the writing as a brief exhortation. It is also a testimony…
Therefore, Since Christ Suffered
People suffer. Christians suffer. Christ suffered for us in His body. Because He did, those who follow, walk in a new life. Peter writes, “arm yourselves with the same mind.”…