Nicodemus and the Pole

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

You have given a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. Psalm 60:4 NASB Given a banner – The Hebrew word nes means a flag, a standard (as in military combat) or a banner. In ancient times, factions involved in wars flew banners to identify themselves….

Idolatry in Action

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

You shall not bow yourself to them nor serve them, for I, Jehovah your God, am a jealous God Deuteronomy 5:9 Bow – Serve – Idolatry comes in two related flavors.  The first is shachah, to bow down in submission or reverence or worship.  Hollywood has exploited this flavor of idolatry with its scenes of…