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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!