Imagine living in the ancient Near East in 1500 BC. You’re a Hebrew, formerly a slave in Egypt, now traipsing through the desert around Mount Sinai. You inhabit a spiritually charged universe of “gods” and “goddesses.” And these divine beings are anything but nice. Read any ancient text. The gods were mean — finicky…
We Actually Crave the Wrath of God
Editor’s note: Who is God? How can we relate to him? John Mark Comer takes a look at the names and descriptions of God in order to understand what is revealed about Him in Holy Scripture and to deepen our relationship with Him. Enjoy this excerpt of God Has a Name. * Next up…
When Jesus Said, “I Am”
Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life.” I want to take a look at that little phrase, I am. This isn’t the first time Jesus had said something like this. In John 8, Jesus was having a heated discussion with the religious teachers of the day, and naturally He was winning.…
The Lamb, Yahweh
Editor’s Note: For those of us who aren’t familiar with Jewish traditions, Passover is an eight-day festival which is celebrated from the 15th to the 22nd of the Hebrew month called Nissan. The dates on the American calendar change every year. This year Passover is Friday, April 22 (Shabbat, or Sabbath) in the evening through…
God Introduces Himself
God’s Story For 40 peaceful years, Moses leads the bleatingly quiet life of a shepherd — until one day he is mesmerized by an ever-burning bush. God speaks out of the flames. He has seen the abuse of His people in Egypt, heard their anguish. And He is sending Moses to rescue them. Moses stutters…