Ferrell Jenkins has a nice post here on cupbearers in biblical times. This blog is one that I regularly look at.
Dec 17, 2022
Cupbearers in Bible Times
Dec 16, 2022
The Economic Status of Jesus' Family
Ian Paul has a very interesting post here on the economic status of Jesus' family.
Dec 15, 2022
When Christmas Day Is Sunday
This article highlights a debate among Christians as to whether their churches should meet on Christmas day when that day is also a Sunday. I believe that this is a matter of conscience and that grace should be extended to both sides. But, I would lean toward having services even though the church I attend has gone the other direction.
Dec 14, 2022
Psalm 99
I am working on a commentary on the Psalms. I have decided to compile some helpful links that I discovered during my research. It includes a mix of exegetical and sermonic links. Here is what I have for Psalm 99 (in no particular order). Feel free to mention any that you find helpful in the comments section.
Analysis by C. J. Labuschagne: https://www.labuschagne.nl/ps099.pdf
William Barrick’s notes: https://drbarrick.org/files/studynotes/Psalms/Ps_099.pdf
Psalm 99 devotional: https://www.generations.org/devotionals/112
Steven Cole sermon: https://bible.org/seriespage/psalm-99-holy-he
Scott Hoezee commentary: https://cepreaching.org/commentary/2022-02-21/psalm-99-4
Dec 13, 2022
Journey into God's Presence through the Offerings
Using Leviticus 9 primarily, L. Michael Morales suggests a "procedural order" in the sacrifices ([1] the purification offering, [2] the whole burnt offering, and [3]) the peace offering that represent a "cultic exodus" into fellowship with God (see diagram below). That is, not only do the offerings represent what is necessary to enter into God's presence but the order itself matters. Frankly, I had not ever considered this before. Very interesting.
L. Michael Morales, Exodus Old and new: A Biblical Theology of Redemption (Downers Grove, InterVarsity, 2020), 91-98.