1 Samuel 18 on the surface sets up another classic dichotomy between Saul and David as David’s influence increases while Saul’s decreases. However, underlying this is an outward sign of…
Romans 5 steps into the implications of Justification by Faith. Because we are justified, we have peace with God. This peace is filled with hope as God fills us with…
Martin Letherbarrow
September 28, 2024 No Comments
Romans 5 steps into the implications of Justification by Faith. Because we are justified, we have peace with God. This peace is filled with hope as God fills us with…
As we begin our time in the power struggles of 1 Samuel, the story begins on a more personal note. We meet corrupt priests and a faithful barren woman. It’s…
At this point in Acts, we see Paul clash with the Jewish opposition that claims he preaches against the law. However, Paul shows through his testimony and preaching that he…
Martin Letherbarrow
September 30, 2023 No Comments
After describing the detestable teaching and the greed and lying of the households of Crete in chapter 1, Paul declares to Titus in chapter 2 how a household transformed by…
This parable appears straightforward while its message of forgiveness is pastorally difficult. There are three scenes to this parable based on three interactions, with v23 serving as an intro and…
