Category Archives: Quick Thoughts

Should We Prepare for Persecution?

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Updated: 28.07.2016 (now with web links)

This reflection is both out of date and up to date at the same time – I apologise for the paradox!

Out of date because a number of the issues raised have been on my mind for some time, yet up to date due to the unfolding events in Russia.

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Was the Sabbath a Mean Spirited Rule? Part 2 Lingering Law or Lasting Liberation?

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Having looked at the origin and roots of Sabbath in the OT, we now want to turn our attention to its ongoing development in the NT, looking specifically at the three main references to Sabbath in the teaching of Jesus; the first coming at the start of his ministry, the second as he debates with the Pharisees about its primary purpose, and the last as he addresses Israel just days before his death and resurrection.

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