born and raised twice in the bay, I preach Jesus and him crucified
David gazes down at Bathsheba from the rooftop, a Renaissance depiction of temptation and its consequences.Lucas Cranach the Elder, David and Bathsheba (1526), Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. Proverbs 6:32 says whoever commits adultery, 'destroys his own soul.' The Hebrew word here is striking. Mashchît means to bring ruin upon yourself, to act... Continue Reading →
Quantum Cloud (1999), Antony Gormley. Installed at the Thames, Greenwich Peninsula, London. Image courtesy of Antony Gormley Studio. In a world where promises are broken as easily as they are made, where algorithms constantly shift what we see, and where even our closest relationships can feel uncertain, the concept of faithfulness might seem outdated. Yet... Continue Reading →
Image Credit: Rembrandt van Rijn, The Return of the Prodigal Son (1661-1669). Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. There's a question that follows most of us like a shadow: Am I enough? Not the kind of question you'd find printed on a coffee mug, but the sort that rises from the depths when we're alone with Scripture and our souls are... Continue Reading →
This bibliography includes all sources referenced throughout the main text and appendices, organized by category for easy reference. These works represent the scholarly foundation for understanding Christology in the Hebrew Bible and provide resources for further study.Primary SourcesBiblical Texts and Ancient Sources The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2001). Crossway Bibles. The Holy Bible: King... Continue Reading →
The sacred calendar outlined in Leviticus 23 provides one of the most remarkable prophetic pictures of Christ's redemptive work found anywhere in Scripture. These "appointed times" (mo'adim) were not merely religious observances but divine appointments that foreshadowed the Messiah's ministry with stunning precision. Each feast reveals different aspects of Christ's person and work, creating a comprehensive portrait... Continue Reading →
Phillip W. Martin 