2010/02/27
by J. Randal
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The full title, “Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” appears only in 2 Peter, once per chapter (1:11; 2:20: 3:18), each time in a theologically rich setting. The three chapters probably have a chiastic feature, where the middle element received … Continue reading
2010/02/27
by J. Randal
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Several people have asked us if we are OK after the 8.8-magnitude earthquake that hit Chile during the night. We’re on opposite ends of the continent from the earthquake, something like the distance between California and St. Louis. The earthquake … Continue reading
2010/02/26
by J. Randal
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Just down the street from Ronald Reagan’s alma mater, the Eureka IL congregation decided recently to join our ministry efforts. We had visited them back last fall when spending two months fund-raising and were graciously received. We’re grateful for the … Continue reading
2010/02/25
by J. Randal
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Here’s a graphic detailing what I believe to be a chiastic structure in Amos 5, which my eye picked up during a read. I’ve put the structure in a graphic to preserve the spacing and grouping of the corresponding elements.
2010/02/25
by J. Randal
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A few of my thoughts under rain and breeze. Picture above, taken in my front yard, yesterday. * The world is in a flower: the burst of life, the beauty of symmetry, the joy of color, the fading into death, … Continue reading
2010/02/24
by J. Randal
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The main points of our reading tonight from Luke 5:1-11. Obey the command of Christ even when you don’t understand and don’t see the reason why (5-6). Confess your sinfulness in the presence of God and at the feet of … Continue reading
2010/02/24
by J. Randal
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* This afternoon we fled to the mall (one of my least favorite places) for some relief from the heat. Took in a movie and a snack. This morning my office landlord said they were fleeing to the coast tomorrow, … Continue reading
2010/02/20
by J. Randal
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It’s a common view that the ark saved Noah and his family from the water. The flood is seen as the threat to their safety, since it destroys the human population of that period. That view is reflected in what … Continue reading
2010/02/18
by J. Randal
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First, it was a Nashville newspaper, with its slanted article featuring one digressive church, touting that churches of Christ are shedding their isolationist position. “Isolationism” is always bad. It’s a cousin of intolerance. Then, Abilene Christian University announced its new … Continue reading
2010/02/14
by J. Randal
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It’s a new “page” on Facebook. You can become a “fan.” It explores in the New Testament this truth: “Jesus is both Lord and Savior. If we want him to save, we must be willing to obey.” The latest note … Continue reading