by Dan | Nov 3, 2021 | Bible
In Nehemiah 5:9, Nehemiah uses the word reproach to describe how the gentile community views the events and circumstances of the poor people of Jerusalem. Why is this a biblical principle? In other words, what impact does behavior on the part of believers have on...
by Dan | Oct 19, 2021 | Bible
Briefly describe the ancient city of Nineveh and, drawing on a specific example from the book of Nahum and the secondary reading, explain why this prophet celebrates the downfall of the city. The book of Habakkuk is distinctive because it conveys not simply the word...
by Dan | Oct 7, 2021 | Bible
Commenting on Luke 22:14-20, Bruce Malina and Richard Rohrbaugh write: “The critical importance of table fellowship as both reality and symbol of social cohesion and shared values cannot be overestimated in this passage (Social-Scientific Commentary on the...
by Dan | Oct 7, 2021 | Bible
Jesus’ Encounter with the Samaritan Woman in Its Narrative ContextMost of the episodes in the first of part of John’s Gospel, the so-called Book of Signs (1:19-12:50), involve Jesus’ interaction with Jewish religious authorities and institutions....
by Dan | Oct 7, 2021 | Bible
Commenting on Luke 22:14-20, Bruce Malina and Richard Rohrbaugh write: “The critical importance of table fellowship as both reality and symbol of social cohesion and shared values cannot be overestimated in this passage (Social-Scientific Commentary on the...
by Dan | Sep 23, 2021 | Bible
How is the younger brother lost. How is the older brother lost. How does the father in the parable respond to both sons. What does this parable teach about God’s relationship with humanity? Or, put a different way, what is the point of this parable? (Hint: Explain the...
