The Ark of the Covenant symbolized the covenant God made with Israel. It contained the two tablets of the law, Aaron’s staff, and a jar of manna. But its real significance and usage was with the lid. The lid was called the “mercy seat” and is where the iconic pair of winged Cherubim sat. OnceContinue reading “The Ark of the Covenant in the New Testament”
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The Darkness of God
There are times when I feel like I’ve figured God out and there’s nothing left to learn, like I’ve read the Bible enough times and it can’t have anything left to offer. But then God shows a new piece of himself, and he’s so much bigger than I could ever imagine, and I feel soContinue reading “The Darkness of God”
Alexamenos is Faithful
Between the 1st and 2nd century AD, the Romans taunted Christians by accusing them of worshipping a donkey. This was called Onolatry. In 1857, the domus Gelotiana was unearthed in Rome, a building that was used by Emperor Caligula as an imperial palace, then it became an imperial boarding school, and then as simple supportContinue reading “Alexamenos is Faithful”
Is Church In The Bible?
But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned. – Matthew 12:36-37 The history of the written Bible and how certain words were translated remainsContinue reading “Is Church In The Bible?”
Pornography and the Prodigal Son
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. – 1 Corinthians 10:13 One of the great lies of sin is that because it isn’t explicitly mentioned in the Bible using our modern day terminology, then itContinue reading “Pornography and the Prodigal Son”
The Objection of John
I need to be baptized by you, and you come to me? – Matthew 3:14 This week I had the pleasure of having my artwork chosen for the second year in a row to be displayed at my church. This year, my church’s “Call to Artists” is an opportunity to create artwork in response toContinue reading “The Objection of John”
What Can Witchcraft Teach Us About the Bible?
I like asking interesting questions about the Bible, and I like trying to answer them using scripture. The problem with this is what if I’m wrong? What if I convince myself that I’m right? What if I put all the right scripture together to back up my answers, but completely miss the point? This happenedContinue reading “What Can Witchcraft Teach Us About the Bible?”
What My Father Means to Me
One icy cold, frozen day in 2017, I woke up around 4am. I had a job to do: drive my parents to the airport for an early flight. My dad and my oldest sister bought a Saab 95 a few years prior, a great car that they were kind enough to let me use duringContinue reading “What My Father Means to Me”
What is Baptism by Fire?
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” – Matthew 3:11 Fire is used to describe some integral elements of Christianity in the Bible: Baptism, God, communion,Continue reading “What is Baptism by Fire?”
The Warfare of Forgetfulness & Dementia in the Bible
They did not remember the abundance of God’s steadfast love… Yet he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make known his mighty power. – Psalms 106:7-8 Do you feel like it’s hard to remember important things? Do you keep getting distracted from positive goals that you have? Can you recall the last sermon youContinue reading “The Warfare of Forgetfulness & Dementia in the Bible”
Dave Aldon 