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Genesis 1 - It was very good!

We explore the importance of stories as we start a quarter on Genesis.

Hebrews 13 - Sacrifices that please God

Powerful ideas continue right up to this last chapter.

Hebrews 12 - You have come to God himself

A comparison with parental discipline is troubling at first, and we find what might be the pinnacle of Hebrews.

Hebrews 11 - It was by faith

The "Heros of Faith" chapter at last!

Hebrews 10 - Acts of love and good works

After many metaphors for Jesus, Hebrews returns to what it means for us here and now: perseverance.

Hebrews 9 - Once for all

The sanctuary is invoked to further expand the revolutionary theme of Hebrews.

Hebrews 8 - The place of honour

In the NLT: "Here is the main point..."

Hebrews 7 - His priesthood lasts forever

Here's the substantial engagement with Melchizedek that we've been waiting for!

Hebrews 6 - Condemn that field

Maturity of understanding Jesus seems to be connected with implementing our faith as love.

Hebrews 5 - He learned obedience

The theme of Jesus as high priest is presented with some intriguing details.

Hebrews 4 - Enter his rest

We rarely pause to recognise that we ourselves might be like those who "failed to enter God's rest".

Hebrews 3 - More glory than Moses

The developing argument moves on to Moses, and we benefit from the previous season's focus on Deuteronomy.

Hebrews 2 - The power of death

We grapple with how the incarnation might have changed God.

Hebrews 1 - Long ago God spoke

We begin a study of Hebrews by wondering how similar we are to the first audience.

Deuteronomy 34 - The Lord burried him

The death (and resurrection) of Moses brings us to the end of Deuteronomy.

Acts 7 - You stiff-necked people

We turn to Stephen's defense in Acts 7 to explore the topic of Deuteronomy in the New Testament.

Deuteronomy 31 - A witness against you

The topic of "Deuteronomy in the later writings" realigns us with the SDA lesson for this week.

Deuteronomy 27 - Proclaim a curse

It's time to focus on the curses in Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy 23 - Family of the Unsandaled

How permanent or immovable are some of the laws in Deuteronomy?

Deuteronomy 19 - Show no pity for the guilty

The cultural inaccessibility gets deep in parts of Deuteronomy 19-21, but we still find value in their contemplation.

Deuteronomy 17 - You must never return to Egypt

In some specific advice for future kings of Israel we find some useful and relevant ideas.

Deuteronomy 15 - Never lack for needy persons

This phrase is familiar, but it's true call is often overlooked.

Deuteronomy 12 - The place the Lord will choose

An emphasis on "one place of worship" in Deuteronomy 12 becomes the cause of conflict within a generation.

Deuteronomy 6 - The Lord is one

We each have a different discussion point from Deut 6-10.

Deuteronomy 4 - I have taught you statutes

It is remarkable that God describes his Law as having evangelistic effect.

Deuteronomy 2 - A race of giants

We start our journey through Deuteronomy by examining some interesting details in chapters 1 and 2.

Exodus 3 - Compelled by a mighty hand

We explore hardened hearts in the Exodus story to set the context for a season in Deuteronomy.

Proverbs 11 - Delivers from death

Proverbs often speaks of large scale consequences, so how does death relate to rest?

Proverbs 14 - Insult their maker

We redress, and then reconsider, the claim that Proverbs doesn't mention Sabbath.

Proverbs 26 - A scalpel in the hands of a drunk

We try our hand at creating a "modern proverb", but keep finding ones in the bible that are just as relevant!