Exodus 3:7-14 Recently Reebok ran an advertising campaign with the slogan “I am what I am.” I wonder whether they knew they were ‘taking the LORD’s name in vain’? But actually, anyone who says “I am what I am” must be aware of what a divine pronouncement they’ve uttered. They are giving a final word […]
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Exodus 3:1-6 Usually when we talk of a “burning bush experience” we mean a divine encounter of grand proportions. A happening so earth-shattering it awakens you to spiritual realities. Yet, when you think about it, a burning bush isn’t the most arresting vision conceivable. In fact for the director of Exodus the Movie, the special […]
Exodus 2:11-25 Exhausted, the freedom fighter slumped by a well. He had taken a risk, initiating a violent coup. But now he’s a failed revolutionary without a friend in the world. A week earlier he had been a prince in the most powerful court on earth. Now, aged 40, he’s Egypt’s most wanted man. Moses’ […]
Genesis 45:1-28 In English we say “the cream of the crop”. In Hebrew they would say “the fat of the land” (Genesis 44:18). Not that the ground is particularly oily (they’d also talk about “the fat of the wheat”; Psalm 81:16). The fat is the best portion. And this is what Pharaoh offers to Joseph’s […]
Genesis 37:1-36 It has all the ingredients for a West End hit. Jealousy, family intrigue, struggle through adversity, then vindication and reconciliation. It’s a story that speaks to all. Because it’s a story based on the original story – the true myth. Joseph’s story is Jesus’ story told in advance. Joseph was one of the […]
Genesis 22:1-19 What is the Bible? Sometimes Christians are the worst at answering that question. Many will reply: “The Maker’s Instruction Manual.” Or “God’s Road Map.” Most often religious folk will see it as, essentially, a moral guidebook for right living. But if ever there was a story to explode that misconception it’s this one. Abraham […]
Genesis 18:16-33; 19:23-29 These days the phrase “fire and brimstone” is more associated with a style of preaching than with the reality they preach. “Fire and brimstone” preaching is what our culture fears. Rarely does it occur to us to fear fire and brimstone itself. “Fire and brimstone” continually describes the judgement of God in the […]
Genesis 19:1-14 The mention of “Sodom and Gomorrah” conjures up images of unbridled lust and debauchery. They were the original sin cities. And their judgement is constantly held up in the Bible as a cautionary tale for all. But both their sins and their judgement aren’t as straightforward as some might present it. Almost the […]
Genesis 17:1-27 “Miss!” asks the inquisitive Sunday School-er, “What’s circumcision?” Miss turns the colour of an Englishman on Bondi Beach. “Don’t worry about that,” she flusters. “That’s for grown-ups.” But it’s not. According to Genesis 17, circumcision is for 8-day-olds. It was a “sign of the covenant” given to Abraham and his seed. So from […]
Genesis 15:8-21 Yesterday we considered the first half of Genesis 15. We thought about the LORD overwhelming the fears of Abraham with even greater promises. Today we’ll think about the climax of that process. Abraham has trusted the LORD Christ and been pronounced “righteous” in God’s sight (v6). It’s wonderful news but Abraham asks […]
