While studying for Sunday’s message in Luke 18:18-27, I was researching v. 20 and came to, what I believe to be, a startling understanding. It has to do with the reason why Jesus quoted a portion of the OT Decalogue, the Ten Commandments. He quoted, in scrambled order, the last half of the Decalogue involvingContinue reading “Why Did Jesus Reference The Ten Commandments To The Rich Young Ruler?”
Category Archives: OT History
The Seige of Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the city of the Great King, Jesus Christ (Psalm 48:2; Matthew 5:35). Its splendor is promised to God forever (Psalm 87:3; cf. 132:13). Further, it is the Zion of the OT (Psalm 132:13-18). However, greater than Mt. Zion is God’s own righteousness. And, as the Jews continue to reject God, especially in lightContinue reading “The Seige of Jerusalem”
Sketches of Scripture 