[audio:https://skipmoen.com/audio/matthew-19.mp3] (To listen, hit the Play button above, or right-click here, select “Save as…” and download the file to your computer.) Additional Note: The discussion on Matthew 5:31-32 (divorce) may be confusing, so here is a summary that might help sort it out. 1. Jesus attempts to clear up the misinterpretation of the rabbinic school…
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When a person commits a trespass, being unwittingly remiss about any of YHWH’s sacred things, he shall bring as his penalty to YHWH a ram without blemish from the flock, . . . Leviticus 5:15 Penalty – A few days ago Matt and I looked carefully at the list of the 613 Torah commandments. You…
In the beginning was the Word, . . . John 1:1 Word – There is no doubt at all that John does not use logos as the Greeks used logos. First, John deliberately structures his thought so that we are reminded of the opening verse of the Tanakh. Everyone knows that. Second, John replaces YHWH…
The counsel of YHWH stands forever, the thoughts of His heart to all generations. Psalm 33:11 Stands – How shall we read this verse? If we read from the perspective of Greek metaphysics, we will read it as Millard Erickson explains: “God is described as unchanging. . . . This divine constancy involves several aspects. …
And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high; Hebrews 1:3 Radiance – This one might take some time. It…
