#expositional constancy

Jesus ~ Our City of Refuge*

“Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.”  (Joshua 20:2-3)

In this passage we have the LORD commanding Joshua to fulfill that which He spoke to Moses – to establish the…

Figures of Speech ~ Part 2 ~ A Few Examples*

Introduction (2/2018) In part one of “Figures of Speech” (LINK), we technically defined what “Figures of Speech” are and provided a few dozen examples of the different categories in regards to Figures of Speech.

In part 2, we will give you specific examples of Figures of Speech, however, we will start off with a very basic introduction displaying why God would choose to use words in an unusual…

Introduction (2/2018) Hermeneutic (how we study the Bible, by what method we interpret it), the study of the methodological principles of Biblical interpretation, is vast in its scope and beyond the intent of this paper.

However, due to the nature of this subject matter, it is important to present a caveat by way of an insight into the author’s particular frame of reference in order to maintain…

Why the Four Gospels are meant to be Different – Part 2 – The Ensigns of Israel

General Introduction* (2017)  What is amazing about the 4 Gospels is that they appear to be quite different from each other – on purpose.

Many great scholars have attempted to create what is referred to as the synoptic (Meaning: “of or forming a general summary,” or in the case of the 3 Gospels, “a comparative chronological collaboration in the form of a summary“) Gospelsin reference to the first…

Figures of Speech ~ Part 2 ~ A Few Examples*

Introduction In part one of “Figures of Speech” (LINK), we technically defined what “Figures of Speech” are and provided a few dozen examples of the different categories in regards to Figures of Speech.

In part 2, we will give you specific examples of Figures of Speech, however we will start off with a very basic introduction displaying why God would choose to use words in an unusual manner…

Kinsman-Redeemer ~ Part 1 ~ A Brief Introduction

Introduction (Major Updated ~ 4/2014) The term “Kinsman Redeemer” (Hebrew: goel, [H1350] translated: “kinsman” ~ Num. 5:8; 27:11; Ruth 2:1; 3:9, 12, 13; 4:1, 3, 6, 8, 14; John 18:26; Romans 16:11) is the title for a position of responsibility within an Old Testament Hebrew family which was established by God. 

This individual was entrusted with the ability to protect, as well as seeking justice…

Jesus ~ Our City of Refuge (Original)

“Speak to the children of Israel, saying, Appoint out for you cities of refuge, whereof I spake unto you by the hand of Moses: That the slayer that killeth any person unawares and unwittingly may flee thither: and they shall be your refuge from the avenger of blood.”  (Joshua 20:2-3)

In this passage we have the LORD commanding Joshua to fulfill that which He spoke to Moses – to establish the…

Jesus ~ Our City of Refuge

Introduction Perhaps one of the more baffling statements that Jesus made is found in John 5:39, which states:

“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”

The term used in the New Testament “Scriptures“, referred directly to the Old Testament which included the law, the prophets, and the writings; but not the New Testament itself.

The…