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Introduction
Anchor Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40 “But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way, (NIV).” In the passage above, the Apostle Paul instructs the church to do all things “decently and in order.” His words point to proper sequence, timing, and structure...
God to Reconcile All Things
Anchor Scripture: Colossians 1:20; Leviticus 25 So far, we have considered how God’s enduring mercy provides, in this interpretation, for a phased treatment of sin through the Jubilee law, ultimately fulfilling His purpose to reconcile all things to Himself (Col....
The Jubliee of God in Perspective
Anchor Scripture: Luke 4:17-21; Leviticus 26 In Luke 4:17–21, Jesus reads Isaiah’s proclamation of release for captives, liberty for the oppressed, and “the acceptable year of the Lord,” then declares, “This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.” I understand...
A Phased Persecution of Sin
Anchor Scripture: Leviticus 26: 14-46 As emphasized throughout this series, the Old Testament presents earthly institutions as shadows of things to come. Its principles anticipate their fuller expression under Christ’s reign and reflect heavenly realities. The...
The Eschatological Family of God
Anchor Scripture: Leviticus 26:14-46 We have discussed the Jubilee of God and the view that God’s dealings with Israel in the Old Testament were carefully designed as shadows of things to come. Within this framework, God’s ultimate purpose is to gather all creation...
The Jubilee of God Versus the Israel of God
Anchor Scripture: Leviticus 25: 8-10 In the introductory post, we established three foundational principles: God is a God of order, plan, and purpose; He does nothing haphazardly. God is a God of righteousness, judgment, and lovingkindness. The Old Testament...
Quick Reads
Kings and Priests: Who are their subjects?
Throughout history, kings have ruled over subjects. Yet while many Christians readily affirm their own kingship through Christ’s atonement, they seldom ask whom they are to govern. This is not because Scripture is silent on the matter, but perhaps because Bible...
A Secret of Success
Pursue opportunities actively. They often appear in ordinary places and unexpected moments, but they are most visible to those who are looking and ready to act. As the saying goes, opportunity may come only once. Those who genuinely hunger for progress are often the...
The Mystery of the Triune Nature
The common misconception when folks hear things like this is that they tend to think of it as saying that they are equal to God in His sovereignty. No, that is not what Jesus was to suggest. It is rather about the hereditary in the family of God. We are one with Him...