When we considered the Covenant of Law given through Moses, we detected a major problem that we have with God’s law: we cannot keep it. In light of this fact, in Jeremiah 31:31-34, God announced a New Covenant that would transform our relationship to the law by providing what we all need – complete forgiveness for all our sins.
While the Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known, it is easy to miss its shock value, its subtle surprises, and its connection...
While David used desperate and even deceptive means of escape, God provided for him because of his grace and faithfulness.
Because they questioned and rejected Jesus’ authority, the chief priests were removed from their post and replaced by others from all the nations.