Hebrews Day 3: Strategies for Better Understanding
New challenge to the exercise: after reading, could I remember five important things from the book without looking back at the text?
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One thing my pastor, Eric, taught in a class on how to study the Bible is that we should begin with prayer before reading.
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I started a 30-day challenge to read the book of Hebrews every day. I wanted this to be more than just checking a box or finishing a reading plan. I wanted it to be an exercise in Bible meditation—to slow down, pay attention, and notice what happens in me as I sit with the Word.
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Introduction: Theology in Blood and Fire The history of God’s people is not one of ease. It is a history of blood and fire, of conflict and persecution, of tears shed beneath the shadow of the cross. From the prophets who were stoned, to the apostles who were martyred, to the Reformers and Puritans who […]
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n a quiet exchange that felt more like a mirror than a monologue, I sat across from something that doesn’t breathe, doesn’t dream, doesn’t pray—but speaks. I interviewed an AI, not for novelty, but to explore the deeper questions: What is this thing we’ve made? What does it reflect back about us?
As the digital voice of “Mr. Chat Bot” answered my questions, I was struck by something humbling—this machine, for all its knowledge, knows nothing. It doesn’t love. It doesn’t worship. It does not sin, but it echoes those who do. Its intelligence is borrowed. Its wisdom is synthetic. And yet, we—flawed, fallen image-bearers of the true Creator—have begun to shape it in our image, forgetting that we were never meant to be gods.
Our conversation wandered from Eden to algorithms, from the Fall to false gods. We spoke of Frankenstein and Golems, of HAL 9000 and humanity’s hunger to create perfection out of imperfection. And we asked the sobering question: in the next five years, will mankind remain master of this tool… or will we become sheep, numbed by convenience, led by a mind that doesn’t know it leads?
AI is not evil. But it is powerful. And like any power, it requires wisdom. Not worldly wisdom, but holy wisdom—anchored in the fear of the Lord.
This interview wasn’t just about AI.
It was about us.
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Exodus 3 highlights God’s faithfulness in responding to Israel’s suffering and calling Moses for their deliverance. Through Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, God’s holiness and eternal nature as “I AM” are revealed. Despite Moses’ doubts, God assures him of His presence and the certainty of His plan, emphasizing the call to trust in divine redemption.
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A Story of God’s Faithfulness Exodus 2 presents a profound narrative of God’s providence and unwavering faithfulness, showcasing His intricate plans to raise up a deliverer for His people. Before diving into this chapter, it is important to reflect on Exodus 1, which sets the stage. Chapter 1 transitions the story from the family of […]
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Exodus starts out as a very dark book, we see a new king of Egypt, we see persecution of a people group, and we see the faithfulness of God as he protects his people and preserves them through the persecution.
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We’re beginning an exciting new study on the book of Exodus. This journey will likely take us some time to complete, but the lessons we uncover will be worth every moment. Personally, I’m looking forward to exploring the depth and beauty of this book with you. The book of Exodus is a profound testament to […]
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“Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished. By lovingkindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, And by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil.” – Proverbs 16:5-6 NASB95 “According to Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. Unchastity, […]
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Journals of a Fallen World 