Hendiadys: Recent Episodes
Hendiadys
Devotionals devoted to digging deeper.
Each week, a short thought about the Bible will be shared that will push past the surface of our English translations to look at the language beneath and how this affects the way we view the Bible and live our lives today.
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Mythology is often viewed in a negative light, but this classic way of talking about reality may hold the key to understanding how to read the stories of the Bible.
How did ancient historians understand history? Why did they record history and how is it different then how we handle history today?
Often, the most compelling way to convey history, is not to take a photo, but to paint a picture.
The Bible is made up mostly of stories, so what should we know to become better readers?
When we understand the central thread that holds the Bible together, we will become better readers.
If we don't recognize some basic truths about what the Bible is, then we will not be able to become better readers of the Bible.
The Bible is a fascinating but often misunderstood piece of literary art.
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Why the traditional nativity story is wrong and what really happened on that O Holy Night.
It may seem like a random name for a city but the context of Ezekiel makes these two Hebrew words have significant meaning.
A favorite name to be used by the prophets that some see as an oppressive title is actually a name that should show us his dedication for those He loves.
Psalm 23 is a famous Psalm but below the surface, there is so much depth in the Hebrew grammar underneath.
We serve a God who is sufficient for all our needs and we can trust that He is because He is above all things.
Christ had the ultimate social status, yet He was willing to go to the lowest rung on the social ladder for us.
Paul was thankful for the Philippians not because of any thing they had done for him, but for how God was working in them.
Throughout Jonah 1, the sailors come to fear and understand who YHWH is while Jonah, a prophet, shows he has no understanding at all.
When God commanded Jonah to go, Jonah found a boat that was coming in the opposite direction.
Genesis 1 is often the source of many debates, but in the midst of the arguments, we loose what this passage is saying about the character of God.
We take a look at the famous Shema passage from Deuteronomy 6:4 and see how we worship YHWH alone.
We take a look at Ephesians 4:29 and see how this verse isn't about cussing but the quality of our words.
Take a few minutes to reflect on Nehemiah 8:10 with me and to look at what exactly is "the joy of the Lord" and how can we find strength in it.
Isaiah 40:3 has been tied to John the Baptist in every Gospel. Yet, a hidden message in this text challenges us to heed God's calling.
Psalm 1:2 gives us the habits of a happy person, and it is all about being saturated with Scripture.
Psalm 1:3 says a happy person is a tree. What does that mean? And how does that affect the way we live?
Isaiah 9:6 is often quoted over the holiday period, but a quick look at the Hebrew underneath shows that there is more emphasis than what may be perceived on the surface.