Doug Ward
- 4 min
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.
Doug Ward
- 4 min
The Remembrance Blast of Yom Teruah
Investigating the use of trumpet imagery in Scripture can help us identify what is to be remembered.
Doug Ward
- 4 min
Interpreting Laconic Biblical Narratives
Biblical narratives are what scholars call "laconic," a word meaning brief or concise.
Doug Ward
- 4 min
Understanding & Applying Deuteronomy 13
The importance of exclusive loyalty to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob is highlighted in Deuteronomy 13.
Doug Ward
- 4 min
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.
Doug Ward
- 4 min
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.
Doug Ward
- 4 min
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 ...
Doug Ward
- 4 min
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.
Doug Ward
- 4 min
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
Doug Ward
- 4 min
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