Archives for December 2011

During the Christmas season it isn't uncommon to see pictures and images of the 'Nativity' scene. Many people know that Mary gave birth to Jesus in a stable and that after His birth she placed Him in a manger. But is there any significance in the manger? Or was the manger just a convenient place to lay the newborn baby to rest? A quick reading of Jesus' birth narrative...

What is it that inspires someone to be exceptional in the way they follow after another? For several weeks now we have been in a series in which we have argued that the OT leader of the Israelite nation, Joshua, was more than just a great leader - he was an exceptional follower of God. And as the OT book of Joshua draws to a conclusion, we find Joshua exhorting the Israe...

Throughout our study of Joshua so far we have noted that Joshua was a great leader. We have noted even more importantly that Joshua was an exceptional follower of God. But would we ever consider Joshua a 'superhero?' In chapter 11 of the book of Joshua the author of the text certainly paints a picture of Joshua that resembles a superhero. But for what purpose? That's ...