Monthly Archives: August 2011

…And pitched His tent among us

Posted on 27 August 2011 by Benj

Who among the prophets would have guessed, though, that YHWH’s presence would return to his people not in a cloud or a pillar of fire, but as a person, Yeshua` bar Yosef, who came and “tented” (εσκηνωσεν) among us? Continue reading →

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Reformed-er Than Thou

Posted on 25 August 2011 by Benj

I’ve been having a long debate about hermeneutics and the NT’s use of the OT over at Reformed Forum. Here’s my most recent (somewhat lengthy!) comment. A friend asked me whether I think it’s of value to have debates like … Continue reading →

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Earthquake

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Benj

I was at work this afternoon when the earthquake hit. Like must East-Coast folks, my first reaction was, “That can’t be an earthquake–we don’t have earthquakes out here!” I’ve felt a few earthquakes during my visits to California, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Links: 19 August

Posted on 19 August 2011 by Benj

This week has been crazy, since after I agreed to preach twice next weekend at PVURC, my boss asked us to work overtime on Friday night and Saturday. A couple of long days could pay for a nice safari when … Continue reading →

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Creation vs. Flood

Posted on 11 August 2011 by Benj

I was bored at work yesterday, and so I put together a chart comparing certain narrative elements of the first Genesis Creation account (1:1-2:4) and the account of the Noahic flood (7:17-9:17). Creation/Flood Comparision It’s fascinating that in the final … Continue reading →

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Question about Abraham

Posted on 10 August 2011 by Benj

I’m listening through Genesis at work, and I re-read a quotation from Adele Berlin: "Narrative is a form of representation. Abraham in Genesis is not a real person any more than a painting of an apple is a real fruit. … Continue reading →

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Links: 4 August

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Benj

A helpful reminder that political gridlock can be good. How many of us read Scripture this way? How many of us aspire to do so? I wonder if this relates to the debate I’ve been having over at the Reformed … Continue reading →

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Isaiah 7: Two Kings

Posted on 3 August 2011 by Benj

“Two Kings” is a sermon I preached at Preakness Valley United Reformed Church in Wayne, NJ, on July 31, 2011. The text is Isaiah 7. Here is the MP3 audio (29:33, 27.7 MB), and an excerpt: Ahaz is a type … Continue reading →

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Hebrews 10: Approaching the Throne

Posted on 1 August 2011 by Benj

“Approaching the Throne” is a sermon I preached at Preakness Valley United Reformed Church in Wayne, NJ, on July 31, 2011. The text is Hebrews 10:19-31. Here is the MP3 audio (30:29, 28.6MB), and an excerpt: We avoid people when … Continue reading →

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