Category Archives: Lent

Devilish Diversions

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Alastair Roberts

I have posted a reflection on Luke 4 over on the Political Theology blog. Within it, I discuss the ways in which the devil sought to divert Christ from his mission and how Luke’s framing of the temptations of Christ … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Ethics, Ezekiel, Guest Post, Lent, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, Politics, Society, Theological | 2 Comments

Lent 2017

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

As is my usual Lenten practice, I will be paring down my use of online media to a minimum over the next few weeks. I won’t be commenting or posting links (either here or on my Twitter links account), won’t … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the King’s Donkey

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve just posted over on Political Theology Today, discussing the Lukan narrative of Christ’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem: Indeed, the signs of the establishment of the kingdom and of Saul as king given by Samuel correlate remarkably with the signs that … Continue reading →

Posted in #Luke2Acts, 1 Samuel, Bible, Guest Post, Lent, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, Politics, Theological | 2 Comments

Lent 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

The following are a few Lent related links from previous years. My (uncompleted) Forty Days of Exoduses series from 2013 Lent, Individualism, and Christian Piety (an email conversation with Jake Meador)

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A Conversation on Lent, Individualism, and Christian Piety

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

My friend Jake Meador and I had a wide-ranging e-mail conversation over the last few days. It was posted on Mere Orthodoxy earlier today. It is lengthy, but worth checking out. The following are a few quotations from our discussion to … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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