Solidarity (Job 2) We all like to have a ready word for every situation, don’t we? The Bible says as much: “A person finds joy in giving an apt reply – and how good is a timely word!” (Proverbs 15:23) It can make us look witty and sophisticated, make others think well of … Continue reading Solidarity (Job 2)
Month: December 2016
Blessed be the Name of the Lord (Job 1)
Blessed be Your Name by Matt Redman is my favourite worship song of all time. It's catchy, it's focused on God and, like all the best worship songs, it's based directly on the Bible. There are other songs which are perhaps theologically richer, or more energetic, but there's one thing that sets this song apart. … Continue reading Blessed be the Name of the Lord (Job 1)
Accuser vs. Mediator (Job 1)
Accuser vs. Mediator (Job 1) Having blogged about the book of Genesis, with this post I start a new series of the book of Job. I want to go through the Bible chronologically, not the traditional order, and so I’ll explore Job before returning to the Exodus. Job is a strange book and quite … Continue reading Accuser vs. Mediator (Job 1)
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