If you’re reading the Torah Portions with me, we’re about halfway through Genesis—which means Exodus is quickly approaching. This post gives a brief overview of Exodus... its purpose, and its structure. It may not be what you think!

I wanted to offer a brief reflection on the biblical idea of Sabbath. In the Old Testament, we often isolate Sabbath to a 24-hour period of physical rest, while spiritual rest is usually associated with the New Testament. In this post I point out a pattern in Genesis that shows that God’s intention for rest has been consistent from the beginning of time.

Several of you sent in questions before we began the Torah Portions study, so here is a Q&R to get us started. These questions range from issues like: Does Genesis teach that women are lesser than men? Why does my Bible sometimes say “God” and other times “LORD”? Did Israelites think Yahweh had a wife? What did they believe about the afterlife? And a few more! Check out the blog for the full post and keep sending in your questions!

Hebrews 10:1 says that the law is a shadow. Traditionally, this has been taken to mean the law is empty and goes away in our walk with Christ. In this post I explore the concept of shadows and how this passage is actually affirming the lasting value of all Scripture in our faith.

I will be launching a study through the Torah in the fall but before we begin the study, I’ll be releasing an overview for each book, along with a few resources to support your reading and understanding. Here is a snapshot of the book of Genesis, where our reading will begin.

Many Christians are familiar with year long Bible reading plans that generally lose momemtum somewhere around Leviticus or Numbers. For many, the Old Testament feels confusing, boring, or disconnected from Jesus. But it isn’t. This part of our Bibles was the critical foundation to Jesus' ministry and testified to His life, death and resurrection. And I'm inviting you to discover that with me this fall!

What exactly is the Old Covenant? Many Christians believe it refers to the laws given at Sinai. But what if this perspective isn't truly biblical? What if our interpretation of "old" and "new" has obscured our view of the complete story of redemption and the glory of Christ found throughout Scripture?

Many Christians have been taught to see the Old and New Covenants as opposites one of law, the other of grace. In this post, I'm exploring how this idea leads to layers of contradiction to our belief about God, and the story of the gospel.

What Does It Really Mean to "Keep the Law"? We hear the phrase often, but have we stopped to ask what it truly means, and what assumptions it carries? Could our understanding of obedience be shaping our view of God's nature and our role in His story more than we realize?

Is the traditional "creation, fall, redemption, consummation" meta-narrative of the Bible sufficient?

Doesn’t Paul say the law is temporary? Many assume Paul taught the law was temporary, but is that what his metaphor of the law as a "guardian" in Galatians 3 is intended to teach?

Many read Galatians as proof that the law is now obsolete. Faith made the obedience to the law irrelevant. But is that what Paul really meant? In this post, Itake a closer look at Paul’s statements on justification and how they echo, not contradict, the covenant language of Deuteronomy.

Many people read Galatians as a rejection of Old Testament law. But what if that persepctive is simply a result of reading our Bible "backwards"? What if Paul wasn’t rejecting the law, but correcting how it was being used?

What exactly is biblical law, and how was it meant to function? Is it a rigid legal code, a collection of obsolete rules, or something else?

Does love replace the Old Testament Law? If love is separated from God’s commands, can it still be true biblical love?

Understanding Old Testament laws is crucial for understanding scripture. Use this 3-step guide to learn, identify, and adapt OT laws.

Christians should embrace Old Testament laws out of love and covenant, reflecting Jesus' teachings and moving away from sin.

“Which Old Testament Laws should Christians Follow?” Since the early days of the church to our present time, a pressing question has...

Is the Church's conventional approach to teaching the Law and the Gospel adequate for inspiring spiritual transformation?

How to overcome the prevalent and limiting tendency to make the Bible about ourselves.