Eerdmans, 2010. (Available in Australia at Koorong Books) Sadly, the Old Testament is often neglected by Christians, and the Minor Prophets do not get a…
We must not turn back to our old ways: OK, not the most appealing title one can use to start an article with. But let…
Here are some tools to help you understand and enjoy the book of Hosea: The first of the twelve “minor prophets” is Hosea, one of…
Some biblical reflections on political theology: Three. I wish to spend much more of my time on VanDrunen. I do find much of what he…
We can learn much from the exile of ancient Israel: The West has really gone full circle: many centuries ago paganism was replaced with Christianity.…
We sure do need watchmen, even though they are unwanted: Because natural disasters can always break out, we have in place various early warning systems…
Here are some aids as you read and study Jeremiah: The book of Jeremiah is a vitally important Old Testament book. He is one of…
Here are some tools to help you read and study the book of Lamentations: The book of Lamentations is usually grouped in the wisdom literature.…
The darker the times, the more we need hope – but hope in a faithful God: The author of the book of Hebrews tells us…
The importance of the Old Testament for believers today cannot be overstated. But neither can it be overstated how often and how much the OT…
In this series on study tools on the entire Bible we now come to the final twelve Old Testament books – the Minor Prophets. These…
Jeremiah is one of the most well-known and most-read prophets, and for good reason. His persistence in proclaiming the whole counsel of God, even in…
Hate to say it, but some of the most wussy people I know are Christians: the slightest thing can set them off, send them running,…
A passage from the Old Testament which I read this morning has dovetailed nicely with a discussion on another posting, so it is worth trying…
I regularly challenge fellow believers not to ignore the Old Testament. After all, it is part of the Christian Bible, and it in fact comprises…
With 39 Old Testament books, and numerous new commentaries pouring off the press each year, it is hard to keep up with the latest and…