In our weekly Bible study, we discuss Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee – a wonderful, well-known, and beloved story (Matthew 8:23-27). This event is so ingrained in our knowledge of the Gospels that it might be lost in over-familiarity. With each reading, we have the opportunity to dig deeper and see anew. Our…
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171. Who then, Oh Jerusalem?
So many of the prophecies of the Old Testament were written as poetry. Every so often one detects some of it in the English translations, even though the words are so unlike ancient Hebrew. The laments over Israel’s backsliding and hardened hearts, move the reader to tears and expose the heart of God for his…