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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!

Proverbs 29 - The rights of the poor

Sabbath rest has a very particular focus on the poor and disadvantaged.

Proverbs 18 - who can bear a crushed spirit?

Rest from sickness and suffering is a powerful idea.

Proverbs 19 - A foolish child

Family can be a refuge of rest, or a tremendous burden.

Proverbs 30 - I am weary and worn out

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Proverbs 4 - Restless unless they’re making trouble

The roots of restlessness can be entwined with a desire to do evil.

Proverbs 26 - Wise in their own estimation

It's easy to get caught out when mocking the foolishness of others.

Proverbs 1 - At rest from fear of evil

The wisdom of Proverbs leads to an unconventional discussion of rest.

2 Samuel 9 - I intend to show kindness

What are our covenant-making obligations as part of living the new-covenant life?

Galatians 3 - Christ has rescued us

Many elements of the new and better covenant seem actually already present in the older covenants.

Hebrews 8 - A far better covenant

Not only does Jesus establish a new covenant, but there seems to be something deficient about the old one which is now "obsolete".

Jeremiah 31 - Forget they ever sinned

A new covenant is declared in the Old Testament - one that is "not like the old covenant".

Psalm 86 - A sign of your goodness

What does it mean for Sabbath to be a Sign of the Covenant?

Deut 4 - He commanded you to perform

Finally we encounter "Covenant" intertwined with "Commandment", but what does it mean to perform?

Exodus 19 - My kingdom of priests

After living in Egypt for generations, God remembers his covenant with Abraham's family.

Genesis 32 - Unless you bless me

How does the covenant inheritance work for "Abraham's seed"?

Genesis 23 - A foreigner and stranger

Why was Abraham blessed in the first place?

Genesis 17 - The covenant family

Abraham's story features covenants especially prominently.

Genesis 9 - All future generations

The flood story has one of the most universal covenants of the Old Testament.

Genesis 3 - Knowing good and evil

We reluctantly wrap up our exploration of "the fall", and learn a bit about covenants.

Genesis 2 - It is not good

This new quarter explores God's Everlasting Covenant, and we start by pondering what happened to require His promise.

Isaiah 61 - Like a garden in early spring

Jesus invoke this passage as a defining description of his earthly ministry, and it is a superb summary of our study of Isaiah.

Isaiah 59 - Fingers are filthy with sin

This chapter has a strong challenge - God can intervene to save the oppressed, but he's displeased to find his people not striving for justice!

Isaiah 58 - Doing as you please

The theme of Sabbath comes to the fore as we consider the lesson on "Waging Love".

Isaiah 53 - He seemed hardly human

We reach an unambiguously messianic portion of Isaiah, and discuss seeing and hearing from yet another angle.

Isaiah 42 - Snuff a flickering candle

Why is the "servant of God" so gentle, while God seems almost violent?

Isaiah 40 - Dust on the scales

Some of the best known bible verses are here, alongside some trickier passages about idolatry and being like grass.