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28 mins read|06/10/24
What the Bible’s Wisdom Books Say about Human Suffering
God does not give us an undebatable answer to suffering. Instead, God suffers, too. -
12 mins read|08/21/22
Old Testament: Proverbs 25:2-10 (Pentecost 12: Series C)
All of this is interesting and useful in preparing a sermon, however, there are no explicit words of Gospel in this text. How does one preach without shoe-horning the Gospel into the message, perhaps in an inappropriate or confusing manner? -
11 mins read|06/05/22
Old Testament: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 (Holy Trinity: Series C)
These are not exclusive words for Israel, but for all the people of the Lord God’s creation. -
10 mins read|12/17/20
O Wisdom: Before Birds and Bees and Bonsai Trees
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 is on “O Wisdom.” -
13 mins read|07/23/19
The Heart: Like an 80's Chevy
We are saved by God's grace, apart from our work – so why does obtaining God's wisdom require such work? -
12 mins read|07/16/19
“Train up” or "Dedicate"? The Hebrew Gem in Proverbs 22:6
As important as the training of your children is, much more important is handing them over to God—from the very beginning, from infancy, and beyond.
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