“As it is written in Isaiah the prophet…” You expect immediately after this statement a quote from a prophet named Isaiah. But you don’t get that. The verses immediately after are from another prophet; namely, Malachi. “Behold, I send my… Continue Reading
I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to preach through Luke 5:33—6:11. I had preached on the parallel passage in the gospel of Mark, so I had assumed it’d be pretty smooth sailing. New cloth, old garment. New wine,… Continue Reading
As I look out the window in my office I see that little creek that forms on our parking lot during rain storms and impedes my ability to get to my vehicle without wet shoes. The sky is an indiscriminate… Continue Reading
It was 1941 and Great Britain was in the midst of their engagement in World War II. Winston Churchill was the leader and was tasked with giving a speech to the House of Commons. Amongst other things he gave these… Continue Reading