I love the opening of this book. The contrast between the shepherds and the kings of Israel and Judah just speaks so loudly. Where was God's prophet when such kings were on the thrones? In the fields with the sheep! It reminds me very much of the introduction of how John the Baptist is introduced [...]
I never knew this, but according to The Bible Project, the twelve short books known as the Minor Prophets, beginning at Hosea and ending in Malachai, were originally written to be one big book altogether. Joel is number 2 of 12. One of the most notable things about Joel is the prophecy about God pouring [...]
The books are getting shorter again, so I'm blogging more often! Welcome to Daniel, of The Lion's Den fame. Daniel: book of crazy names, crazy courage and crazy faith. I do love the crazy names. Try and get your tongue around this lot! Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Belteshazzar, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. I think this is a [...]
Well, the drama! What a brilliant book! I don't think I've read all of Esther in one day before. There's dunkneness (several times), a stubborn queen, a bride finding ball (to quote Slipper and the Rose), jealousy, anger, plotting, royal decrees, strong and steadfast heroes who save the day... what's not to love? Let's talk [...]
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