Circumcised Hearts, Wholehearted Love, and Worship in God’s Way.. As we continue through the Book of Deuteronomy, chapters 10–12 deepen Moses’ call to the new generation of Israel. Standing on the edge of the Promised Land, Moses is not merely reminding them of laws—he is shaping their hearts. If earlier chapters warned against forgetting God, these chapters now answer…
Obedience and Glory in the Midst.. Exodus ends not with a battle, a conquest, or a grand speech—but with the quiet, overwhelming reality of God’s presence filling a space prepared by His people. Chapters 35–40 bring the tabernacle story to completion. What was commanded earlier is now carried out. What was broken in the golden…
When Obedience Makes Things Worse… At the end of Genesis, God’s promises felt distant but intact. By Exodus 3–4, God has spoken clearly, revealed His name, and sent His chosen deliverer. Now, in chapters 5–7, we face a sobering reality: obedience does not immediately lead to relief. In fact, it often makes things worse—before redemption begins….
From Promise to Identity, From Faith to Formation… El Shaddai appears (Genesis 17:1) When Abram is ninety-nine years old, God appears again — but this time, He introduces Himself differently: “I am El Shaddai — God Almighty.” Previously, God revealed Himself primarily as YHWH / Adonai, the personal, covenant-making God (Genesis 15).Now He comes as El Shaddai, the All-Sufficient, All-Powerful God….
Covenant After the Flood: Promise, Fragility, and God’s Faithfulness Genesis 9 and 10 answer a quiet but urgent question:What happens after deliverance? The flood is over. Humanity steps into a renewed world. And yet, God knows that while the earth has been cleansed, the human heart still needs redemption. 1. God’s Covenant: Repeating the First Blessing After the flood,…