Sep 23, 2024
Theopneustos: The Nature of Scripture Commands the Ministry of the Word
Years ago, I had the opportunity to preach in several small churches in England. Being unfamiliar with many cultural differences, I learned something new from congregants after I preached. Many of them would say, “Thank you for the ministry.” Not, “thanks for preaching.” Thank you for the ministry. Now, to me, “ministry” embodies all that the shepherd is to do, from preaching, counseling, leading, prayer, to committee meetings. But for them, “ministry” was exemplified fully in the sermon.
Sep 20, 2024
Song of Songs Background
Who King Solomon to the nation of Israel (perhaps also to the world, but not as likely). Where & When Solomon probably composed this “song” or “poem” perhaps in the middle of his life or closer to the end of his life (i.e. the book seems to attest to the fact that he has between 60 queens and...
Sep 20, 2024
Ecclesiastes Background
Who King Solomon to the nations of the world of his day, including his own nation, Israel. Where & When Ecclesiastes was composed by King Solomon at the end of his life around 931 BC. He conveys his wisdom primarily to the next generation of young men and women (Eccl. 11:9; 12:1) as someone wh...
Sep 20, 2024
Proverbs Background
Who King Solomon, Agur, and King Lemuel to the king’s sons, and by extension all Israel, during the united Kingdom of Israel of Solomon’s reign Where & When Proverbs is a book full of the counsel and wisdom of Yahweh, the God of Israel. Proverbs contains longer sections of instruction, but als...
