Many Christians speak of the so called “Old Testament God” as a God of wrath and violence. I held a similar view until a class forced me to read extended portions of the Old Testament...
Elijah’s and Elisha’s Mantle
April 30, 2011
Hosea was a prophet whose ministry lasted approximately 40 years. His focus was on the northern kingdom, Israel, and the judgment of God brought on by the Assyrians. The details of his message, however, are...
With surprisingly graphic language, the Adult Sabbath School Study Guide expresses the partnership of Ahab and Jezebel as “a marriage made in hell! When you take one weak-willed king and add to him a power-hungry...
David is referred to in the New Testament as someone God called “a man after my own heart” (Acts 13:22). We have already seen, however, that great men and women of God are still sinners,...
Most scholars view the book of Job as one of the oldest books in the Bible. It is perhaps not surprising that it deals with one of the oldest questions of humankind: why? Why do...
In a sense, Hannah and Elkanah are one of the lesser known couples in this quarter’s lessons. They were known, not so much for their own accomplishments, but rather, because of the ministry of their...
The story Ruth and Boaz is well known and well loved. It serves as a favorite for contemporary writers of “historical Bible fiction.” As one reads the book of Ruth, it is easy to see...
In a sense, Samson is perhaps both the strongest and weakest man in the Bible. His incredible physical strength was overshadowed by a lack of willpower and self-control. His story serves as a warning to...
There are many parallels between the stories of Jacob and Moses. Both flee their homes, afraid, and both meet their soon-to-be wives while at a well. In the case of Moses, however, his wife was...
The Adult Sabbath School lesson quarterly emphasizes that the marriage of Jacob and Rachel stands out in the Old Testament because it is not an arranged marriage, but a “love marriage.” This love, however, did...
It is perhaps not surprising that the story of Isaac and Rebekah echoes that of Abraham and Sarah. The lesson quarterly notes that both couples struggled with childlessness, both had to deal with disputes over...
In the New Testament, Abraham is repeatedly used as an example of a man of faith (Hebrews 11:8-19). Sarah is used as a symbol for the new covenant (Galatians 4:21-31). This is somewhat surprising in...
In the introduction, I noted that this quarter’s lessons should not be viewed as a marriage manual. Instead, we will look at life lessons which can be learned by looking at the stories of various...
Guests for the taping of this series of “Good Word” (formerly “Probe”) broadcasts are two members of the School of Theology at Walla Walla University: Zdravko Stefanovic, Professor of the Old Testament, and Carl Cosaert,...
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Jesus Mingled with People
July 30, 2016
The Priority of the Promise
July 29, 2017
The Curse Causeless
October 29, 2016
Jesus in the Writings of Peter
May 13, 2017
The Character of Job
December 17, 2016
The Church Militant
March 12, 2016
The Cosmic Controversy
March 31, 2018
Josiah’s Reforms
November 14, 2015
Major Themes in 1 and 2 Peter
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Symbolic Acts
October 31, 2015
Lessons from Jeremiah
December 19, 2015
To Serve and to Save
February 20, 2021
Comfort My People
February 13, 2021
Defeat of the Assyrians
February 6, 2021
Playing God
January 30, 2021
Noble Prince of Peace
January 23, 2021
The Hard Way
January 16, 2021
When Your World Is Falling Apart
January 9, 2021
Crisis of Leadership
January 2, 2021
Crisis of Identity
December 26, 2020
Heaven, Education, and Eternal Learning
December 19, 2020
Sabbath: Experiencing and Living the Character of God
December 12, 2020
The Christian and Work
December 5, 2020
Education in Arts and Sciences
November 28, 2020
The Day of Atonement
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Christ’s Church and the Law
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Blessings of the Righteous
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Peter and the Gentiles
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Son of David
March 26, 2016
Retributive Punishment
November 5, 2016
The Day of the Lord
June 10, 2017
The Influence of Materialism
December 30, 2017
The Ministry of Peter
August 4, 2018
The Seven Last Plagues
March 9, 2019
God’s Call
October 12, 2019
Creation: Genesis as Foundation, Part 1
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Crisis of Identity
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