Ananias and Sapphira’s “Strange Fire”
Situating the infamous story of Ananias and Sapphira in its canonical context can answer some of the troubling questions that are often raised.
Situating the infamous story of Ananias and Sapphira in its canonical context can answer some of the troubling questions that are often raised.
The resurrection of Christ on the third day is the satisfying fulfillment of Israel's Scriptures as a whole.
The Exodus is a repeated refrain heard throughout Scripture that points to a hope-filled future for the church.
While the word "adoption" is rare, the theme of adoption in to the family of God is woven throughout Scripture, from beginning to end.
The church, as part of the renewed Israel in Christ Jesus, must consider and learn from the example of Israel in the exodus.
When read in canonical context, Elisha's miracle of the floating axe head points forward to the gospel of Jesus
Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.
There are many echoes of the exodus throughout Scripture. But the gospel of John brings the exodus theme to a crescendo in the person and work of Jesus.
The echoes of Scripture that Luke weaves into his Gospel are intended to reveal that Jesus truly is Israel's Lord and God who comes to redeem his people