Q: How did Jesus view the Old Testament? The Rev. Scott Gordon, pastor, Claycomo Baptist Church: Regarding the Old Testament, Jesus made two very important statements. In relationship to his followers ...

Robert Burns’s famous couplet came to mind as I read this book: “O wad some Pow’r the giftie gie us / To see oursels as ithers see us!” In this case, the “Power” is two Jewish scholars, Amy-Jill ...

"Then the Lord will create over the whole site of Mount Zion and over its places of assembly a cloud by day and smoke and the shining of a flaming fire by night. Indeed, over all the glory there will ...

Thanks for clicking. I always appreciate my loyal readers who keep this study going since its humble beginnings in February 2020—also, a warm welcome to newcomers who are seeking to know more about ...

You search the scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness to me; yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life” (John 5:39, 40, RSV). The ...

The ancient Scriptures are a surprising source of support in our struggles with stress. Until recently, I didn’t think I was an anxious person. Then, in a single year, I finished writing my PhD thesis ...

Those who are familiar with the Hebrew Bible, commonly called the Old Testament, are familiar with a variety of heroes of Israel, such as David, Solomon, Josiah and others, all of whom were loyal to ...