At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat (Matthew 12:1, ESV). In this Interruption, we are going to learn a new word. It’s “palimpsest.” Palimpsest, pronounced “pa luhmp sest,” is an obscure word that serious Bible scholars immediately recognize. […]
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When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son (Galatians 4:4, ESV). The New Testament was written in a language called “hekoinedialektos.” You might be thinking, “Hey, I thought the New Testament was written in Koine Greek.” But if you look closely at “hekoinedialektos,” you will see “koine” stuck in the middle
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Hebrews 11:6 reads… Without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him (ESV). We must have faith to approach God. How do we get this faith? Romans 10:17 reads… Faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word
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To the most high and mightie Prince, James by the grace of God, King of Great Britaine, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, &c. The translators of The Bible, wish Grace, Mercie, and Peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. What did you just read? Answer: The original preface of the King James Version of the Bible printed in
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God wants to speak to us. Christianity is a relationship, and great relationships have good communication. To make sure that we hear Him, God has provided the most miraculous method of conversation in the history of the world. Don’t think email, TikTok®, or LinkedIn®—think the Bible! The Bible has 66 books and 40 authors with
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All scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16, NIV). My favorite seminary professor used to say, “Be cautious when somebody says, ‘All the scholars agree.’” He explained that while studying at both Harvard and Yale (as a conservative Bible scholar), whenever he would bring up an idea like the divine inspiration of the Bible, his professors
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People have asked me, “Where does the Word of God come from?” Often, those asking this question want to know where the Bible came from, but today, I’m focusing on the Word of God. When we understand the Word of God, then the Bible’s origin becomes obvious. The Apostle John writes … In the beginning
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Remember what we taught you by the authority of the Lord Jesus (1 Thessalonians 4:2, NLT). Paul wanted the Thessalonians and all the churches that he had impacted through his apostolic leadership to remember what he taught them. His teachings, even to this day, continue to be the most influential instructions (other than Jesus’) in
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Rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:16, ESV). “Rejoice always” in 1 Thessalonians is the shortest verse in the Bible. For those who are more scholastic, you may disagree and say that John 11:35 is the shortest verse. This verse reads, “Jesus wept.” Being the responsible semi-scholastic author of Interruptions, I went to the Greek and found
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Get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls (James 1:21, NLT). I read the Bible to feel better. When I’m finished reading a few chapters in the morning, I have more peace,
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