Daily Meditations on the Bible / We stand with Israel
For Adam was formed first, then Eve.
Summary: If we visualize Adam and Eve as pieces of God’s puzzle picture called “Creation,” we begin to see ourselves as part of something truly beautiful.
Paul’s words in verse thirteen are a “puzzle.” If all the pieces are there, the puzzle makes sense. If not, then Paul’s words don’t make sense, either.
Continue reading “1 Timothy 2:13 – Puzzle Pieces”
… circumcised on the eighth day…
Summary: Paul’s reference to the “eighth day” opens up an interesting meditation on the nature of time and the importance of the times assigned by God.
When God created the “heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1), the first thing he did was to create time (Genesis 1:14-15).
Continue reading “Philippians 3:5a – The Eighth Day”… that we might receive adoption to sonship.
Summary: “Adoption to sonship” might be a bit of an arcane phrase, but the principle behind it is timeless.
Continue reading “Galatians 4:5b – United to God”In love he predestined us …
Summary: Knowledge is a concept that presumes something can be known. Imagination is the tool God gave us to fill in the gaps where knowledge is not possible. In between is a place where people argue over the meaning of words.
Continue reading “Ephesians 1:5a – The Cosmic Clock”
…and the earth was formed out of water and by water.
Summary: The Bible is amazingly accurate from a technical standpoint. God’s Word provides a comprehensive understanding of our place in all that exists.
Continue reading “2 Peter 3:5c — Building Blocks”