Assay Exam

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.  Matthew 5:6  ESV Hunger and thirst – Are we starving for God?  It’s not an easy question to answer.  We are inclined to say “Yes” as soon as we hear the question but maybe we need a deeper look into ourselves…

The Greater Need

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

“When did we see you hungering . . ?” Matthew 25:37 Hungering – Ah, but Jesus didn’t say we saw Him starving. You see, the word here is peinao, not limos. The Greek word peinao means to be in need of regular nourishment while limos means to fatally lack sustenance. The application difference is important….