Paul’s Shema (1) Rewind

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. Romans 10:17 NASB Hearing – If you were Paul, the Jewish rabbi named Sha’ul, what Hebrew word would you have in mind when you wrote the Greek verb akoe (to hear)? There can only be one obvious answer – shema. But as soon…

Paul’s Shema (1)

So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.  Romans 10:17  NASB Hearing – If you were Paul, the Jewish rabbi Sha’ul, what Hebrew word would you have in mind when you wrote the Greek verb akoe (to hear)?  There can only be one obvious answer – shama.  But as soon as…

Those Who Have Ears

“Truly I say to you that the tax collectors and the harlots will get into the kingdom of God before you.” Matthew 21:31 Tax Collectors/ Harlots – It’s quite likely that you are not first in line for the Kingdom.  Not unless you qualify as a tax collector or a prostitute.  These days we don’t…