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The portrayal of the entry of Jesus to Jerusalem (Lk 19:28-40) draws deeply on the theology and symbolism of Luke's earlier reference to Mary’s song, known to us as the “Magnificat” (Lk 1:46-55). Of the four Gospels, Luke’s account of the life and teachings of Jesus most clearly demonstrates an emphasis on radical social justice …
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I have very few religious books for children at home, but one of my favourites is a book for lower primary school readers by Steph Williams, titled Little Me, Big God: Stories About Jesus.[1] I thought about that title as I prepared this sermon. The third Beatitude in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:5) is often …
Last week, I suggested that, in his inaugural sermon at the Nazareth synagogue (Lk 4:16-21), and in the Beatitudes which must have been taught very soon after, Jesus echoed the words of Isaiah 61:1-7. I said that Jesus came to change the world, to turn the world upside down, to right wrongs, to pour out compassion, …
Staff devotion, Moore Theological College, 27 March 2023 In 2 Timothy 3:16, Paul speaks of the usefulness of Scripture. It is useful because it reveals the truth about God and corrects our false beliefs. It is useful in teaching us about ourselves, our need of salvation from sin, and the way in which God offers …
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Welcome to The Theology Whisperer, a series of short blog posts on theology and theological education. Why is theology viewed as a distinctive realm of knowledge, and what is distinctive about Christian theology? The answer to both questions lies in the strong reliance of religious traditions on scriptures and other sacred writings, for which an …
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