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Week 41 & 42 - The prophets |
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Written by Ming Dao Ting
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 Ask the average person what a prophet was and they’ll describe a ragged looking old man in robes whose sole job was to warn of impending doom and destruction (many Christians would say the same thing). But what does the bible have to say about this amusing caricature? Was there anything more to these one-dimensional hellfire-obsessed stereotypes? And was there any truth in their warnings of impending doom? |
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Week 39 & 40 - Living this side of the cross |
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Written by Ming Dao Ting
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 When something really big happens, things change. Your perspectives, the way you understand things, and how you live all gets affected by that significant event. That’s exactly what happened with the death of Jesus, and His coming back to life. As far as the disciples were concerned, nothing would be the same again. Their understanding of God and the way they would live was irreversibly changed; such was the power of the cross. So what exactly changed? What does it mean to live, chronologically, on this side of the cross? |
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Week 37 & 38 - Wisdom's call |
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Written by Ming Dao Ting
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There is a group of books in the middle of the Old Testament that scholars refer to as the Wisdom Literature, of which Proverbs is a classic example. Renown for its down-to-earth practical tips on living wisely, Proverbs has been adored through the centuries for its beautiful literary styles and vivid imagery. Yet, reading Proverbs straight through, you can’t help but wonder at times why it sometimes seems so…random. |
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