The implications of Psalm 2 on Jesus’ baptism prophecy

When Jesus is baptised by his cousin John the crowds heard a role of thunder but Jesus and John heard words spoken from heaven. A prophetic declaration that shaped Jesus’ ministry but also modeled the ancient worlds varied but widespread “son-adoption” rituals. A public recognition of a favoured son or ward as the heir of Read More …

Ehud the lefty and Eglon the hefty!

  This is the second post in a mini-series tracing the way the seven saviour-judges of Israel prefigure Jesus, The Saviour-Judge. [click link to start series] In the middle of the 14th Century BC, the Southern tribes of Israel where being oppressed by Moab and it’s super-sized King, Eglon… The Moabites where of course descended Read More …

Jesus Centred – Online Bible Study: Ruth

Launching January 25th, 2016: 4x FREE “live” 35-minute interactive video based teaching seminars on … the book of Ruth. The Jesus Centred Online Bible Study will be a great resource for small groups, leaders and those that want a deeper understanding of scripture with a christocentric/christotelic approach. A seminar experiences that blends the benefits of Read More …