How do we reconcile the seemingly contradictory teachings in the Old and New Testaments on violence and treatment of enemies?
In my previous article, we discovered that Jesus commissioned His followers with a different mission from that which God occasionally ordered the Israelites […]
Jesus Describes His Messianic Mission:
Luke’s gospel begins with first-hand descriptions of what four people expected the promised messiah to be like. Based on our study of these […]
Why did Luke choose to begin his gospel account with first-hand accounts of what four people expected the messiah to be like? Why did he deem it important to share […]
In my last post (which you can read here), we looked at Mary’s messianic prediction found in her now famous Magnificat. […]
In Luke 1:46-55 we read Mary’s song of praise to God. It has come to be known as Mary’s Magnificat due to the first word of its […]
As most of you know, we are currently in the midst of Advent. This season in the Church calendar is a time designed to direct our thoughts on […]
Violence In The Old Testament is an ongoing series of reflections designed to help Christians make sense of Jesus’ teaching on peace and enemy love when juxtaposed with […]
Violence In The Old Testament is an ongoing series of reflections designed to help Christians make sense of Jesus’ […]
Violence In The Old Testament is an ongoing series of reflections designed to help Christians make sense of Jesus’ teaching on peace and enemy love when juxtaposed […]
Over the sound of chatter, we suddenly heard the distinct ringing of a gong. We were so caught up in our discussion that we had completely lost track […]
