”Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15 so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. (John 3:14-15) The episode with the bronze snake in the wilderness (Numbers 21:4–9) can be disturbing. God appears to use a snake idol to rescue … [Read More…]
Tough Texts: Daniel 3:17
If the God we serve exists, then he can rescue us from the furnace of blazing fire, and he can rescue us from the power of you, the king. This was spoken by the heroes of the book of Daniel—Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego—or as Veggie Tales calls them, Rack, Shack & Benny. How can these … [Read More…]
When the Bible is Rated R
Then you engaged in prostitution with the Assyrian men because you were not satisfied. Even though you did this with them, you were still not satisfied. (Ezekiel 16:28) Men give gifts to all prostitutes, but you gave gifts to all your lovers. You bribed them to come to you from all around for your sexual … [Read More…]
