The Old Testament heroine Rahab (pronounced “Raw-KHAWB” in Hebrew) is mentioned in glowing terms several times in the New Testament. In the Letter to the Hebrews we read: “By faith Rahab the harlot did not perish with those who were … Continue reading Rahab, Spies, and Lies
“But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I multiply my signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, Pharaoh will not listen to you;” Exodus 7:3-4a What do we make of these verses from the Book of Exodus? Did … Continue reading On the Hardening of Pharaoh’s Heart
Lamech, the first polygamist mentioned in the Bible, makes his appearance in the fourth chapter of Genesis. If you’ve never heard of Lamech, it might be because this part of the Bible is not part of the Church’s cycle of … Continue reading The Song of the Sword