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Reflections on Habakkuk (3): Learning from the Prophet’s Prayer

God’s answers to Habakkuk’s questions in chapters 1-2 lead to Habakkuk’s song of worship in chapter 3. I love the prayer that Habakkuk begins with in verse 2. NIV: LORD, I have heard of your...

May 27, 20081 Comment

Reflections on Hebrews (3): Faith and Sight in Chapter 11

In the past few weeks I have been posting reflections on Habakkuk and Hebrews. This week, my interest in these two books dovetailed as I got into Hebrews chapter 11, the famous “hall of faith.”...

May 16, 2008No Comments

Reflections on Habakkuk (2): As the Waters Cover the Sea

In this post I want to talk about Habakkuk 2:13-14, a passage of Scripture that fills me with hope and optimism. The main bulk of God’s second answer to Habakkuk in 2:2-20 hangs on five...

May 8, 2008No Comments

Reflections on Hebrews (2): Christ’s Superior Sacrifice in 9:11-12

In my continued reading through Hebrews, I am struck by the significance of 9:11-12 within the larger section of 8:1-9:28. In these verses the writer develops a comparison between the annual sacrifice made by the...

May 3, 20082 Comments

Reflections on Hebrews (1): What’s up with Melchizedek?

I am reading through Hebrews in my devotions right now, one of my favorite books of the bible, and a book I would like to do further study on in the years to come. For...

April 28, 20081 Comment

Reflections on Habakkuk (1): Though the Fig Tree Should not Blossom

One of my favorite books in the Bible is Habakkuk. Its a very unique book – short, rich in content, and dealing with the deep themes of God’s sovereignty, judgment, mercy, idolatry, suffering, faith, and...

April 22, 20082 Comments