February 5, 2022
[This is copied from my book Searching for the Pattern, pp. 90-104. Due to a recent bout with COVID-19, I have not had the energy or time to do any original writing on 2 Corinthians 8-9. However, I think the following captures the essence of Paul’s theological interests in this section of the letter. Two […]
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Biblical Texts | Tagged: 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Economics, Exodus 16, Generosity, Giving, Grace, Incarnation, Macedonians, Manna, Money |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
November 17, 2015
I have some suggestions for Christmas! But first a little biblical theology…. Israel enjoyed their Spring and Fall harvests with week-long celebrations. In the Spring, seven weeks after Passover, Israel celebrated the Spring harvest with the “Festival of Harvest/Weeks” (Pentecost). In the Fall, Israel celebrated the Fall harvest with the “Festival of Booths/Tabernacles.” These festivals […]
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Biblical Texts, Theology | Tagged: Alien, Deuteronomy, Feast of Tabernacles, Feast of Weeks, Generosity, Giving, Hospitality, Immigrant, Stranger |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
May 28, 2009
Note: This is the second of six small group studies that are coordinated with a sermon series by Dean Barham, the preaching minister at the Woodmont Family of God. Eventually, his sermons will be available here. The first small group study lesson is here. Free from Debt and Free to Share Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Among other things, debt creates […]
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Spirituality | Tagged: Bible-Deuteronomy, Debt, Generosity, Giving, Poor, Poverty, Rich, Wealthy |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
May 3, 2009
Note: This is the first of six small group studies that are coordinated with a sermon series by Dean Barham who is the preaching minister at the Woodmont Family of God. Eventually, his sermons will be available here. “His Righteousness Endures Forever”: Two Hymns Psalms 111 & 112 Vers Psalm 111 Psalm 112 […]
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Biblical Texts, Spirituality | Tagged: Bible-Psalms, Creation, Economics, Generosity, God, Image of God, Money, Poor, Wealth |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks