Old Testament

Vos Group #51 — The History of Prophetism: Critical Theories

In this installment of #VosGroup, we turn to pages 198–199 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider critical theories of prophetism. We extend and amplify the material in these pages more than usual by connecting Vos’s teaching…

Ezekiel 9–10 and the Man in Linen

11/23/2018 - Prophets

Lane Keister speaks about features of Ezekiel 9–10 that help us understand the identity of the man of linen in the passage. Rev. Keister’s article, “The Man in Linen: A New and Old Interpretation of Ezekiel 9–10” is published in…

Vos Group #50 — Biblical and Greek Conceptions of Prophetism

11/16/2018 - Prophets / Vos Group

We continue our #VosGroup series in pages 194–197 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the biblical conception of prophetism. We discuss the Greek and pagan conceptions and their connection to contemporary modernist conceptions. Vos has…

Hosea 2:14–23 — A New Exodus

10/11/2018 - Ministry of the Word / Preaching / Prophets

Hosea points to Jesus, who, as the new and final Israel, does not remain under the power of death forever. But Christ is raised from the dead in the vindicating power of the Spirit. Christ is our exodus—the one delivered…

Vos Group #49 — The Conception of a Prophet: Names and Etymologies

10/05/2018 - Biblical Theology / Old Testament / Vos Group

We continue our #VosGroup series in pages 191–194 of Vos’ book Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments to consider the biblical conception of prophetism. Vos beings by considering critical theories of prophetism based on the term “prophet.” Vos instructs us…

Genesis 19:30–38 — The Conclusion of Lot’s Story

10/03/2018 - Biblical Theology / Christian Living / Ministry of the Word / Pentateuch / Preaching

In a startling episode of fear and worldliness we find the hope of the gospel. Learn how the person and work of Christ can be preached from what seems to be the most unlikely text. Participants: Adam York, Glen Clary,…

Genesis 19:12–29 — Sin Will Never Triumph

09/25/2018 - Biblical Theology / Ministry of the Word / Pentateuch / Preaching

Lot can not save himself—God has to do it. In his mercy he provides for Lot’s salvation even through the destruction of the city of man, and in so doing provides for us a picture of Christ’s saving work. Participants:…

Hosea 2:2–13 — Forgetting the Lord

09/19/2018 - Biblical Theology / Ministry of the Word / Preaching / Prophets

The mercy that the Lord shows initially will be undone in judgment. But there is grace, restoration, and redemption for those who repent and trust in Christ. Participants: Jim Cassidy, Mark A. Winder, Mark Jenkins

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