"Be sure your sin will find you out." It sounds superstitious. It sounds false. Is it?
Tag: violence
Doing God’s dirty work (Judges 3)
Why would God make someone do something so horrible?
What to do when you’re mad at God (Judges 2)
I used to think I wasn't allowed to be mad at God. But I don't think God wants us to pretend.
The bloodsoaked Bible (Judges 1)
The Lord? Violent? Bloodthirsty? Our internal alarm bells are going off. It's time we listen to them.
Welcome to God’s Jailhouse (Numbers 35)
There we are, panting and sweating, doubled over from the sheer effort of escape. Jesus holds us tight to Him. He whispers "You're safe now". Unless.
A Tale of Two Sinners (Numbers 31)
Which one are you?
When God gets angry (Numbers 25)
God's anger is burning. Not because He hates us, but because He hates sin. Not because He can't stand to look at us, but because He can't stand to see us suffer.
How can we be so casual?
The Logic Of Forgiveness (Genesis 50)
Summary: NOTICE: If you are a friend or family member of mine, or really just anyone who I regularly see in person, then you can be almost certain that you will have my forgiveness if you ever need it. I just can't hold a grudge against people. There are people who have made me extremely … Continue reading The Logic Of Forgiveness (Genesis 50)
Fight Fire With Fire (Genesis 34)
Summary: What is the absolute worst thing you can imagine yourself living through? How would you react? Would you fight whatever was happening or would you just give up? Which way is the best way to react? How can you be sure? If you think you know the best way to respond to a terrible … Continue reading Fight Fire With Fire (Genesis 34)