Category Archives: OT

Intelligent Design?

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Paying close attention to the detail of the scriptural text is almost invariably rewarding and illuminating. This is perhaps especially the case for passages such as Genesis 1, for which the details of the text bear even more weight than … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Creation, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Theological | 18 Comments

Samson on the Cross: A Good Friday Reflection

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

In my recent post on the subject of exodus in 1 Samuel 1-7, I observed the way that the narrative explores themes of strength and weakness. At the battle of Aphek, the Ark of the Covenant, which was supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, John, Judges, Lent, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, The Atonement, The Atonement, Theological, Theology | 12 Comments

The Crusade of the Lost Ark – 40 Days of Exoduses (22)

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

A Barren Woman Our last study concluded with Israel having crossed the Jordan and destroyed the city of Jericho. At this point we jump forward in biblical history, leaving the rest of the book of Joshua and skipping the books … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, Exodus, Lent, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology | 4 Comments

Palm Sunday: 40 Days of Exoduses Summary

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I am quite some way behind schedule at this point and it is unlikely that I will post more than a couple more this coming week. However, be assured that the series will be finished. We have passed the halfway … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Joshua, Lent, Leviticus, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology | 1 Comment

A Successor, a Harlot, and an Invasion – 40 Days of Exoduses (21)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

The Republication of the Covenant Our previous study led us to the wilderness side of the Jordan, with the children of Israel preparing to enter into the land. It is at this point that the book of Deuteronomy fits in. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Lent, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology | 2 Comments

The Testing of the Throne-Bearers – 40 Days of Exoduses (20)

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Timeframe and Setting Within this post, I hope to cover the entirety of the book of Numbers. I will, however, begin with some comments on the construction of the tabernacle in Exodus, the book of Leviticus, and general time frames. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, Lent, Leviticus, Numbers, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology | 12 Comments

A Portable Mountain and Competing Calves – 40 Days of Exoduses (19)

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Head and Body Having crossed the Red Sea, we enter into a new phase of Israel’s story. We have already observed the presence of the theme of the journey to the mountain in a number of previous studies and now … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, Lent, OT, Theological, Theology | 4 Comments

Guest Post on the Body in Leviticus

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I have guest posted over on The Big Bible Project, on the subject of lessons that we can learn from the significance given to the body in the book of Leviticus: The book of Leviticus has been the death of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christian Experience, Guest Post, Leviticus, On the web, OT, OT Theology, Sacramental Theology, The Blogosphere, The Sacraments, Theological, Theology | 4 Comments

Fourth Sunday of Lent: 40 Days of Exoduses Summary

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

I dropped a couple of days this week. At present I am four days behind in total. I have slightly more on my plate this next week, so I am not sure whether or not I will be able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, Lent, OT, OT Theology, Sacramental Theology, Theological, Theology | 1 Comment

The Ear and the Doorpost – 40 Days of Exoduses (18)

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

Slavery A central theme of the story of the Exodus, one that we have not properly touched upon to this point, is that of the release of the slaves. YHWH comes as the kinsman redeemer of Israel, the one who … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, Lent, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology | 4 Comments