Honouring our father and mother does not mean honouring our father and our mother’s sins. And we do not honour our family when we ignore the sin that is tearing them apart.
Deborah and Jael were not feminists, out to smash the patriarchy. What can we learn from the things they did smash, though?
“God raises up unexpected outsiders, empowered by His spirit, who risk their lives to bring salvation to His rebellious people.” Does that sound familiar at all?
God who saved Israel over and over again so that He could do what? Send the real saviour who would break this downward spiral once and for all.
After disobeying & making friendly with the enemy, God speaks to His people. They cry and mourn, and… nothing changes.
Exile is not going to last forever. We’re almost home. So stand firm in this grace.
Elders are not some privileged leadership class who rule over the sheep for their own benefit. Like shepherds, pastors embrace a humble posture of servant leadership because the sheep matter.
What would like look like without the first Good Friday?
The end is near. What does that mean, and what should we do about it?
Even though holiness causes suffering, all will be made right on Judgement Day. And even if we die looking like fools, God’s verdict on Judgement Day will be the only opinion that really matters, forever.
Baptism isn't about us. Baptism is about Christ, who is risen, and whose life we share.
We will suffer in this life. Some of that suffering we may taste this very week. And none of this is reason to fear.