Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Ungraven Images (Exodus 19-20)

Posted on February 18, 2026 by salooper57

The form we have here comes from the kingdom of the Hittites and the so-called suzerainty treaties that conquered nations were required to sign. But there is a difference: God did not conquer Israel and force them into a treaty. Rather, he rescued them and offered them the choice to be his people. Continue reading →

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The Passover: He Delivers (Exodus 12)

Posted on February 11, 2026 by salooper57

He did everything God told him to do … and things got worse! Much worse. And what’s more, the Hebrews blamed him (which is just what Pharaoh intended)! In frustration, Moses lashed out at God. He said (5:22), “Why did you [even] send me? . . . you haven’t rescued your people at all.” Continue reading →

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Laughter Will Not Die (Genesis 22)

Posted on February 4, 2026 by salooper57

And now we come to chapter 22 where God’s Plan-Only, which was entirely dependent on a boy named Laughter, was put at risk. And it was God who put it there. Continue reading →

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I Wasn’t Seeing Myself Accurately

Posted on January 24, 2026 by salooper57

Most of the photos were candids, though a few were posed. It was at least a month before I saw the pictures and, when I did, I was surprised by what I saw … of myself. Continue reading →

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When Adam Jumped into an Abyss (Genesis 3)

Posted on January 21, 2026 by salooper57

…part of the story is left out. It is not just from stone to iron, but from stone-headed axe to iron-tipped spear, from iron-tipped spear to lead bullet, from lead bullet to thermonuclear warhead. We jump, but we usually land further down, not further up. Continue reading →

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The Dull Point of the Apostolic Band

Posted on January 17, 2026 by salooper57

He was probably the apostle who said, “I don’t get it,” after a joke’s punchline had been delivered and St. Peter was laughing his head off. What could a guy like that bring to the apostolic band? What was he even doing there? Continue reading →

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In the Beginning

Posted on January 14, 2026 by salooper57

Every human composition is but a “Variation on a Theme by God.” He made birds and streams sing, waves and waterfalls crash. The wind croons; the oceans roar; the leaves on a billion trees dance, and all creation keep time to the music. Continue reading →

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Want to Know God Better? Do This

Posted on January 10, 2026 by salooper57

The equation goes like this: Doing good works God selected for you = knowing God better and more intimately. Continue reading →

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The Story of the Bible (as told on the Emmaus Road)

Posted on January 7, 2026 by salooper57

God, apparently, is not satisfied to stuff Scripture into our heads. He wants to burn it into our hearts. Continue reading →

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Heads Up

Posted on January 5, 2026 by salooper57

Over the years, I have heard the refrain, “I can’t understand the Bible,” many times. This is an effort to help people – including me – understand the Bible in a way that helps us live in the light of the good news. Continue reading →

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