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Hagar and Ishmael, the Forerunners in the Wilderness – 40 Days of Exoduses (7)
Interwoven Narratives and Archetypes In the studies to this point, I have skipped a number of sections, which I mean to return to at this point. From Genesis 15 to 22 the story of Abraham and Sarah and the promise … Continue reading
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The Opening of the Wombs and the Blessing of the Gentiles in Gerar – 40 Days of Exoduses (6)
Rhyming History Reading Genesis 20, we might be excused for feeling a sense of déjà vu. We have already encountered a story in which Abraham leaves Canaan for a foreign land, pretends that Sarah is his sister, Sarah is taken … Continue reading
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Abram’s Sure Covenant of Exodus – 40 Days of Exoduses (5)
I have passed by Genesis 15 and 16 without comment. I had originally planned to return to these as part of my study of Ishmael’s exodus, but have since decided to tackle Genesis 15 by itself as there is more … Continue reading
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First Sunday of Lent: 40 Days of Exoduses Summary
Day 1: Noah’s Exodus Judgment on the antediluvian world – Ark as embryo of new creation – Deliverance of Noah – Confirmation of God’s covenant with Noah – Rest and the fall that followed. Day 2: Terah and Abram’s Exodus … Continue reading
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Abraham, Lot, and the Flight from Sodom – 40 Days of Exoduses (4)
The Cutting Off of Flesh In Genesis 17, twenty-four years after leaving Haran, YHWH gives Abram circumcision, the sign of the covenant, and a new name, Abraham – Father of a Multitude. All males in Abraham’s household must be circumcised. … Continue reading
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Abram’s Exodus from Egypt – 40 Days of Exoduses (3)
A Nation in One Man Immediately following Terah and Abram’s exodus from Ur, we encounter one of the most striking exoduses of all. Following a famine in the land, Abram goes down into Egypt and prophetically lives out the later … Continue reading
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Terah and Abram’s Exodus – 40 Days of Exoduses (2)
The Imperial Building Project Genesis 11 begins with the development of a great building project, under the rule of the mighty empire-founder, Nimrod (10:8-12). This great city and the tower that reached up to heaven were designed as a means … Continue reading
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The Cup of the Adulteress: Understanding the Jealousy Ritual of Numbers 5
The ritual of jealousy in Numbers 5:11-31 is a law that disturbs and perplexes many people. Many regard it as if it were some bizarre and ridiculous process lying somewhere between a superstitious magical ceremony, a Jeremy Kyle paternity test, … Continue reading
Exodus as New Birth
I just wrote a guest post for the Big Bible Project, presenting a reading of the Exodus as new birth. Take a look – it is extremely short, as my posts go. I would love to hear people’s thoughts!
Posted in Bible, Exodus, Guest Post, On the web, OT, OT Theology, The Blogosphere, Theological
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Virginity and the Gospel
About six months ago, I blogged on the subject of chastity and pre-marital virginity. Over the last few days, I have seen the issue of Christian teaching on the subject of virginity becoming a live one again. Following a long … Continue reading
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