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Christ in Saturnalia – A Postscript
(See also previous post) I came across a reference to Saturnalia whilst reading an historical novel. There was a passing comment about a slave owner who decided to free his slaves at Saturnalia. The slaves who were looking forward to … Continue reading
Christ in Saturnalia.
The title of this post is chosen deliberately to raise a few eyebrows. Especially from those Christians who oppose the celebration of Christmas because it is based on a pagan festival. The pagan festival in question being Saturnalia. How can … Continue reading
Biblical Diversity.
Diversity is one of those words much in use these days, whether it is bio-diversity (the variety of all kinds of life on this planet) or the diversity of lifestyles and beliefs. The former, from a Biblical point of view, … Continue reading
A Question of Sacrifice
As the time of year approaches when the poppy sellers appear, one of the words one often hears in the media is the word ‘sacrifice.’ It is not a word that is popular today, especially when used in the context … Continue reading
The Emmaus Road.
I have touched on this subject in Reflections on the Cross Part 5 but in this post I intend to look further into this incident in Scripture. This passage records an incident that happened after the Resurrection. “Now that same … Continue reading
Having Seen Better Days.
The other day I managed to photograph a common blue butterfly, a name which seems to be a misnomer as I have rarely seen one. I caught a glimpse of one last year but I was never close enough to … Continue reading
Some Seed Fell on Stony Ground.
This photo was taken recently of a leaf that was part of a plant protruding from a dry-stane dyke near Lochan Eilein, and the recent dry weather has distressed this leaf turning it red. In the parable of the sower, sometimes … Continue reading
A Two-edged Sword Cuts Both Ways.
Paul writing in the letter to the Ephesians (6:17) refers to the Sword of the Spirit. The writer to the Hebrews refers to the Word of God being sharper than a two-edged sword (4:12). Connecting these two statements is 2 … Continue reading
The Sign of Jonah.
Despite the many miracles performed by Jesus he was approached by the Scribes and Pharisees and asked for a sign so he could prove who He was. “He [Jesus] replied: “only a wicked and adulterous generation would ask for a … Continue reading
“Is There Not a Prophet of the Lord?”
In the Book of 1 Kings when King Ahab asks King Jehoshaphat to help him to retake Ramoth Gilead. Jehoshaphat was sympathetic but thought they should first “Seek the counsel of the Lord.” A succession of prophets were brought forth … Continue reading
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