Today’s Word
An Exegetical Review of Hebrews 8:13
(First published on 26 December 2010. Now with corrections) I apologize. This is long. Hebrews 8:13 is often cited by Christians as positive proof that the Mosaic laws have been abolished. Wayne Jackson’s remarks are a typical Christian view: “The vast majority of the Jewish community had rejected the Messiah and his New Covenant arrangement….
The Uncertain Sinner
Now if a person sins and does any of the things [a]which the Lord has commanded not to be done, though he was unaware, he is still guilty and shall bear his punishment. Leviticus 5:17 NASB Is still – Choose your Bible carefully! Depending on the translation you read, you might be guilty of things you didn’t even know…
Translation, History, and Faith
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement.’ Leviticus 17:11 NASB Life/ souls/ life – “Life is in the blood.” How many times have we heard this…
A Sexual Comedy
Now when the king returned from the palace garden into the place where they had been drinking wine, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even assault the queen with me in the house?” As the word went out of the king’s mouth, they covered Haman’s face. Esther…
The Destiny Question
And who knows whether you have not attained royalty for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14b NASB Who knows – Yesterday we noticed that Mordecai’s remark implies alternative pathways to divine fulfillment. Life is not cast in stone. Our choices alter the direction and outcome of the universe. Things change. Today we see that…
One Cog in the Wheel
Then Mordecai told them to reply to Esther, “Do not imagine that you in the king’s palace can escape any more than all the other Jews. For if you keep silent at this time, liberation and rescue will arise for the Jews from another place, Esther 4:13-14a NASB From another place – A few days ago my bicycle stopped working…
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