These are the strong words of Paul to the Church at Corinth (1 Cor 3.3). Paul expects something better, something different from those who claim to follow Christ. In Chapter 6, after listing some sinful behaviour, he comments, “that is what some of you were” (6.11). The verb is in the past tense. Such behaviour… Read more »
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Jewish Feasts
Leviticus 23 brings together the Jewish feasts including the weekly sabbath. The sabbath was instituted at creation and became a special sign for the children of Israel (Ex 31.12-18). The Passover is strongly linked to the deliverance from Egypt. In fact, the Passover was unique in that it was only ever held once, and thereafter… Read more »
Life isn’t fair – we can do something
Jesus famously said; “the poor you will always have with you” (Matt 26.11). This is because life is not fair; it is further evidence of injustice. And it is not a reason for inaction. In contrast, Moses has stated that “there should be no poor among you” (Deut 15.4). This was always the ideal. No… Read more »