Reading the Old Testament in Order

Does it matter that Judges follows Joshua in our Bibles? We can all agree that it matters whether Joshua is “canonical,” part of God’s authoritative communication to His Church—part of the Bible. But does the order of the books matter? Among the various translations of the Old Testament the books considered “canonical” are mostly the … Continue reading Reading the Old Testament in Order

Your Sins are Forgiven: the Grace of God in Samuel

I suspect that the narrative of Samuel has much to teach us about the character of God: observe that David and Saul are both portrayed as rebellious men who break God’s word and law. David is still portrayed as a man after God’s own heart, yes, but these are glimmers of light in the midst … Continue reading Your Sins are Forgiven: the Grace of God in Samuel