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My most recent publications are: 'The reimagining of theological time: Revelation's use of the Old Testament' in The Scriptures in the Book of Revelation and Apocalyptic Literature. 'The genre of Revelation' (including two new proposals!) in The Apocalypse of John amongst its Critics. The New Testament's Vision of Mission Grove booklet, exploring key themes from the teaching and
What colour was Jesus’ robe? And why does it matter?
Feb 21, 2024 · And so, in Luke, Jesus begins his ministry at the priestly age of thirty. As he goes to the cross, he is arrayed in a white/resplendent robe, like the linen of the saints. In the Synoptics, then, as Jesus fills up the pattern of Joseph, he wears a robe of purple, scarlet, and white—a coat of many colours. Moreover, the specific colours of his ...
Understanding Jesus’ Beatitudes in Matthew 5 | Psephizo
Oct 31, 2023 · Understanding Jesus’ Beatitudes in Matthew 5. October 31, 2023 by Ian Paul. The gospel lectionary reading for All Saints’ Day in Year A is Matthew 5.1–12, which is mostly composed of the set sayings of Jesus known as the Beatitudes, a name derived from the Latin translation of the opening term of each, ‘blessed’ or ‘happy’.
Jesus is the bread of life in John 6 - Psephizo
Jul 30, 2024 · In the synoptics gospels, Jesus is portrayed as dynamic and active, travelling around and actively seeking out ‘the lost’, especially in the first half of his ministry, in Galilee (‘The Son of Man has come to seek and save the lost’, Luke 19.10).By contrast, in the Fourth Gospel Jesus doesn’t seek people out, but remains a centre …
What is the meaning of the six stone jars at the wedding in Cana?
Jul 3, 2018 · It is possible although by no means certain that the number six is symbolic. Six, being less by one and seven, the number of completeness and perfection, would indicate that the Jewish dispensation, typified by its ceremonial water, was partial and imperfect. (p 191) Augustine goes much further, connecting the six jars with the six ages of the ...
The Beatitudes in Luke and Matthew - Psephizo
Feb 15, 2019 · This Sunday's lectionary reading is Luke 6.17–26, this gospel's version of the Beatitudes. One of the most obvious questions arising from the reading is how they relate to the Beatitudes as recorded in Matt 5.1–12. This might seem like a distraction to preaching on the passage itself, but I think there are three reasons why
The parable of the wise and foolish virgins in Matthew 25
Nov 3, 2020 · The parable begins with the comparison formula we have already seen in Matt 13.24, 18.23, and 22.2, ‘the kingdom of heaven is like…’ but in this case, since it is looking ahead to The End, we now have the future tense ‘The kingdom of heaven will be like…’As in previous parables in this gospel, the comparison is made directly with (a person of) a group of people—though we might ...
What is the connection between prayer and fasting? | Psephizo
Apr 17, 2024 · Prayer and fasting are often closely associated within the disciplines of Christian spirituality. This association finds its roots in Jesus’ teaching in the new Testament. In Matthew 6 part of what is known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus closely associates the disciplines of prayer, giving, and fasting under the umbrella title “acts of righteousness”.
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Why does eschatology matter? - Psephizo
Oct 8, 2024 · Why does eschatology matter? October 8, 2024 by Ian Paul. Mark Bonnington writes: Faith hope and love are the three cardinal (or primary) virtues in the Christian faith. As Paul the Apostle wrote: ‘Faith; hope; love; these three endure’ ‘but the least understood is hope.’. Actually, that last bit is a quote from the late, great, Baptist ...