See the hesed of the Heavenly Father towards Jesus: Psalm 89:1-28 I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations … You have said, “I have made a covenant with my chosen one … My faithfulness and my steadfast love shall … More Gracious Discipline
Eli, the great Old Testament priest, did not discipline his sons, and God took his life. Despite his glorious service for the church, his legacy is severely tarnished. His sons blasphemed the Lord, bullied the men folk, abused the women, and lost the Ark of the Covenant. Eli did not discipline his sons, and they … More No Discipline, No Love
When one reads the book of Deuteronomy, one must understand the distinction between cultural practices and transcultural principles. For example, in Deuteronomy 17:1, God commands the Israelites to sacrifice perfect animals. Any animal that is blemished is deemed unacceptable for use in God’s sacred worship ceremonies. Therefore, as Christians no longer bound by the Ceremonial Law, we keep … More Membership Has Its Privileges … and Responsibilities
Unfathomable Grace 