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Within the scripture, the word “fulfillment” refers to the resolution or coming to happen of the promises prophesized by the prophets. We know that the Old Testament was left with an open end awaiting for the new covenant to come with a new king. In the new Testament, this promise is fulfilled with the birthContinue reading “3 March”

It is clear in the readings of Numbers that Israel’s condemnation in the wilderness is due to their rejection of God. They were dissatisfied and distrusted God and His plan, and as a consequence the generation was condemned. Their dissatisfaction towards God can be seen both when they complain about the manna given by GodContinue reading “February 20”

Purity and impurity or often used as clean or unclean in Leviticus, seem to have a relationship to the natural order of human nature. Mary Douglas refers to this idea of order when she states: “uncleanness is matter out of place.” If cleanness or purity then refers to the order of human nature, sexual impurityContinue reading “February 18”

The question to Who is God is one to which we have attempted to answer for far too many years. A question we’ll perhaps never truly answer before we go into eternal rest. The definitions of God broad from “I am who I am” to even the possibility of a wide array of Gods representedContinue reading “February 11”

When Joseph was young, he was clearly his father’s favorite. As seen both in the bible and in Anderson’s analysis: “the act of favoritism becomes a legitimate source of intense anger.” A topic frequently addressed in the bible in a number of brotherly struggles (Cain & Abel and Jacob & Esau). Joseph’s father, Jacob, evenContinue reading “February 6”

These chapters, as the rest of Genesis, are quite confusing due to excessive amount of metaphorical content and hidden lessons and messages. Similarly, the conflict faced by Jacob is most likely some inner reflection of human nature and the conflictive struggle between our divine existence made in the likeliness of God and our ability toContinue reading “February 4 Blog”

When prompt with the question “What is religion?” my first instinct is to look up at the most common religions: Judaism, Catholicism, Lutheranism, Hinduism, Islam, etc. Upon observing these religions, I start by realizing a common focus to abide to a certain number of scriptures and follow the teachings of one or more gods intoContinue reading “January 30”

On page 178 it says: “Faith is the distinctive way we know God.” Through his text, Wilken redefines what we mean by faith. Rather than blind trust or an ignorant’s belief, faith is an essential step one must take to know God. To better explain what he means, Wilken also states “Belief, that is, faithContinue reading “January 28 Blog”

After living his whole life by God’s side and knowing what He is capable of and absolutely sure that God is almighty and our creator it only seems logical that Abraham would obey God’s orders without second guessing. It is strange that knowing what we do (at least about the Catholic religion) that Abraham didContinue reading “January 23 Daily Question”

As a consequence, from the original sin Adam and Eve are banished from the garden of Eden with the warning that they shall die. For almost a millennium, Adam and his decedents live without fear of death from natural reasons. The first reported death was that of Abel who was killed by his brother CainContinue reading “Daily Question January 21”