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12 mins read|01/05/22
Why Not Diapers and Casseroles Instead of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh?
Couldn't Mary and Joseph have used more practical gifts? Why did the magi bring such unusual presents to the Christ Child? And how do these Gentiles fit into this very Jewish part of Matthew's Gospel? Let's ask some Old Testament prophets and poets for the answer. -
12 mins read|11/14/21
Old Testament: Isaiah 51:4-6 (Last Sunday of the Church Year: Series B )
The Israelites had taken the Covenantal promise and the language of separation and interpreted them to mean the message of salvation and restoration was meant for only them. But this is counter to the reality of the Scriptures. -
10 mins read|09/04/21
Old Testament: Isaiah 50: 4-10 (Pentecost 16: Series B)
We have a Servant who stands in/is a substitute for Israel. This is the One who will atone for the sin of Israel—even the sin of the whole world. -
16 mins read|08/05/21
Three Popular, Wrong Ideas About the Old Testament
The Old Testament is a long, strange book that’s not easy for modern readers to understand. What is understandable, therefore, is that people can get lost and confused when studying it. Here are three common misconceptions about it. -
13 mins read|12/23/20
O Emmanuel: Christmas in the Garden of Eden
On each of the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 17-23), Chad Bird will provide a meditation that focuses on the ancient “O Antiphons,” each of which addresses Christ by a different Old Testament name. Today’s reflection, the last of this series, is on “O Emmanuel.” -
12 mins read|12/22/20
O King of the Nations: Unity Deeper than Politics, Race, or Nationality
On each of the seven days leading up to Christmas Eve (December 17-23), Chad Bird will provide a meditation that focuses on the ancient “O Antiphons,” each of which addresses Christ by a different Old Testament name. Today’s reflection, the sixth in the series, is on “O King of the Nations.”
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