THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Contents I. Introduction II. The Word of God—Quintessential Fodder III. Training and Retraining in Holiness IV. Burden Bearing | Affection for, Consolation and Support of, the Flock V. The Makeup and Mindset of a Christian Shepherd VI. Concluding Comments Illustrations and Tables Figure 1 BOSKE TA PROBATA MOU Table1 Christ’s Diligent Sheepmen Table 2 A Shepherd’s Distinguishing Characteristics Table 3 A Shepherd’s Glad Duties Works […]

Contents I. Introduction II. Where is Goshen III. Salient Features of Goshen IV. The Exodus V. Concluding Comments Illustrations and Tables Figure 1. Goshen. Table 1. English→Hebrew Character Mapping. Works Cited and References Notes   I.          Introduction   It was to fruitful Goshen upon the request of Jacob’s son Joseph that Jacob and his sons immigrated

. Introduction Job was sincere in his piety—Job loved Jehovah God; and God affirmed that piety. Satan challenged God in this and proposed that Job’s piety was a function of blessings, not altruistic devotion. Satan claimed further that if Job were brought low he would curse and abandon God (Job 1:9-11), so God gave Satan

Introduction   This study is interested in why Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene after His resurrection.   Mary Magdalene   Here is Mary of Magdala, one of Jesus’ most dedicated and faithful disciples. A brave woman. She typifies true discipleship to Jesus. See how her soul is in agony over Jesus’ death, which she

.                       Introduction   Why is it that Jesus mentions so often ‘…He who sent Me…’ (Tab. 1)? Why did Jesus do that? It is the purpose of this study to prayerfully come to some understanding in that regard. We have written this study so that the opening sections, sections two through four, serve to set

I. Introduction Our Savior’s probing questions to the disciples at Caesarea Philippi1 (Fig. 1; Mar 8:27-30) marks a solemn turning point in His earthly ministry. H.V. Morton, when visiting this area, reflected on its significance and relates so beautifully the ambiance of that highly significant moment: “It was the summer of the year before the

. Introduction The reader is encouraged to read our “Matthew Chapter Twenty-Three, A Commentary,” and “The Caesarea Philippi Shift” as preparatory introductions to this study. This study is stand-alone however, and therefore it is not necessary that you do so. We decided to entitle this study and its sister-study “The Caesarea Philippi Shift: Holy Week

I. Introduction Is Jehovah God glorious because of what He has created and sustains? Yes. Is He glorious because He wills His sun to shine on the good and the wicked in equal measure? Yes. Is He glorious because He is gracious? Yes. Is He glorious because Truth finds its quintessence in His reality? Yes.

I. Introduction Twenty-seven times, in the Old Testament and the New, Jehovah God through the pen of His inspired authors refers to Himself as the “living God” (the exact term; this includes two verses repeated, thus twenty-five unique references). It comes in various contexts, ranging from idolatry, to reproach of His Name, to declaration of

Introduction Who is a friend? Oxford Languages defines the word so: “A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.” This is a good definition for our purposes. Please note the key words “knowing,” “bond,” and “mutual affection.” God knows who His