MSH | October 6, 2011
To continue with what separates a good commentary from a lame one (with respect to engaging the original text), we’ll look at a New Testament example this time. For newcomers, please see my first example, as well as the post that started this trajectory about ending Bible study as most think of it. Like the [...]
MSH | November 6, 2010
This case is a fascinating one, as I am sure you all know now. Opinion on the questions I posted varied in the comments: 1. What would you assume the “booth” or “tabernacle” of David is, referred to in v. 11? * some saw a structure here; others saw David’s dynasty or household. 2. What [...]
MSH | November 1, 2010
I will return to Amos 9 in the next post, but I came across these two articles on the web recently and wanted to make them part of the discussion / your consideration. One is on Paul’s use of the OT (it draws on the next article) and the other is on how Jesus used [...]
MSH | October 25, 2010
Amos 9:11-12 will be our next passage. I am only giving you the reference here because I want you to read it and answer in your own mind the following questions after you do so. As an Israelite contemporary to the time of Amos, when you read Amos 9:11-12 … 1. What would you assume [...]
MSH | October 25, 2010
In addition to the good thoughts in the comments on the previous post, I thought I should chime in here. In a nutshell, I think we need to consider Matthew’s real world setting. Matthew’s gospel was written decades after Jesus’ death and resurrection. Why is this important? For some simple reasons. Matthew, along with the [...]
