Hebrew scribes have counted the commandments given by God through Moses, and the number they came up with was 613. I am not sure of the accuracy of this number. I actually think the number might be much higher as one adds the inner promptings of the conscience (General revelation), the occasional laws given in … More 10 Thoughts on the 10,000 Commandments
It is an intimate moment we are privileged to share. In Genesis 49, Jacob’s sons are gathered about him on his deathbed. But this is a unique situation, for sacred scripture does place us in such a position with other patriarchs such as Adam, Noah, Job, Abraham, or Isaac. There is something Moses and the … More Jacob’s Final and Finest Words
It is a natural tendency of man to use and abuse others in order to maximize profit, pleasure, pride, or position. Consider the story of Joseph and his brothers found in Genesis 37. In this episode, Joseph’s brother hate him because he gives a negative report of their shepherding to Isaac (37:2), he is the recipient of … More When Life Gets in the Way
Unfathomable Grace 