Today and tomorrow we are reading the portions of scripture we all like to avoid: historical genealogies. We wonder why God includes these long lists of names we can’t pronounce. It’s hard to see any spiritual significance to take for ourselves but we must remember that the Old Testament is essentially the history of the …
Tag: Heaven
The Rich and the Poor, and Heaven and Hell
So. Much. Theology. That was my first thought after reading a story Jesus told in Luke 16:19-31. I’ve been reading through the book of Luke this month, and I have to tell you, Jesus’ words are amazing. I’ve asked God to give me fresh eyes and a receptive heart as I read through familiar passages. …