Articles by Doug Ward

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Sukkot in Past, Present, and Future

Following the prophets, the evangelists use the symbols of Sukkot to convey the full significance of the coming of the Messiah.

The Remembrance Blast of Yom Teruah

Investigating the use of trumpet imagery in Scripture can help us identify what is to be remembered.

Interpreting Laconic Biblical Narratives

Biblical narratives are what scholars call "laconic," a word meaning brief or concise.

Understanding & Applying Deuteronomy 13

The importance of exclusive loyalty to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is highlighted in Deuteronomy 13.

Jesus and Divorce: Matthew 19:3-12

The leading grounds for divorce in the times of Jesus and the early church can be summarized in three categories.

Pentecost Themes in the Book of Revelation

The imagery and themes of Pentecost figure prominently in the visions described by the apostle John in the book of Revelation.

The Song of Moses and the Lamb

The designation of the song in Revelation 15 as "the song of the Lamb," as well as the song of Moses, highlights the continuity of God's ...

The Last Supper: Passover for a New Exodus

In the first century, it was widely believed that the Messiah, a prophet like Moses (Dt 18:15-18), would again bring manna from heaven.

Jesus, Illeism, and the Bridegroom in Matthew 9:15

In the Gospels, Jesus often speaks of himself in the third person as the Son of Man, a designation that highlights his humanity and his

Mark 7: A Clash Between Scripture and Tradition

A Christian fellowship will naturally form its own set of traditions that become part of its distinctive identity. It might plan celebration