A Useful Fiction

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.  Ecclesiastes 12:11  NIV One shepherd – This phrase, “given by one shepherd,” is almost the same no matter what English translation you choose.  It is also the typical treatment in Jewish context.  On this basis, rabbinic tradition…

Delivery Test

BySkip Moen, Ph.D.

He opened his mouth and began to teach them, saying, Matthew 5:2 NASB To teach – “The test of a true sermon is that it can be converted into prayer.”[1] Are you a preacher? Do you lead a Bible study? Do you teach your children or grandchildren the texts of Scripture? Are you an elder…