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Reflections on the interplay of the Bible and Culture

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What if we lived out what we say we believe?

Posted on February 9, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

A woman beginning her ninth decade laughs when she is told that she will bear a son. Her husband is ten years her senior which adds to the seeming impossibility. In response to her laughter, God asks Abraham a question, “is anything too hard for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14)

That same question remains for us.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Abraham, G. K. Chesterton, God, Israel, Jesus

Absent From the Great Banquet

Posted on June 13, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

The Banquet Table is Set Luke 14:16-24 records the parable of the Great Banquet. The main point of the story is that the invited guests gave lame excuses as to why they could not attend. In the place of the original invitees, the dregs of society are then persuaded to enter into the feast. Jesus […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Church, Israel, Jesus, Pharisees, relationship

Moses as Leader – Do the right thing even when it’s not appreciated

Posted on May 22, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 4 Comments

Looking at Moses as Leader, it is clear that Moses did the right thing for his people. What is the application for leaders today?

Filed Under: Bible Reflection, Christianity and Culture, Leadership Tagged With: God, Israel, Israelites, Leader, leadership, Moses, Old Testament, servant

The Antidote for Fear, Grumbling and Myopia

Posted on March 29, 2011 Written by Mark McIntyre 3 Comments

The Bible presents life as it really is. Scripture stories are about people who do the same stupid things that I find myself doing. I am encouraged by this. In Exodus 17 we have the Nation of Israel in the desert and in need of water. This is a real need, especially in an arid […]

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: Fear, God, Israel

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