Many cultures around the world have a particular day around which the rest of the year pretty much revolves. For some, it may be a day of independence, or Christmas, or Easter, or a particular birthday. For Israel, the centrepiece of the calendar year was
The conclusion of the book of Leviticus is apropos because, like so much of the book, it is enigmatic. Once again we find ourselves scratching our heads and wondering, what is this all about? You can be encouraged that the majority of commentators likewise confess that, when
The apostle Paul said that it was by God’s grace that he was made strong (2 Corinthians 12). Grace is a powerful force in this world and nowhere is it more powerfully displayed than in the gospel of God (Romans 1:16). The gospel has given
William Carey, long time nineteenth century missionary in India, is well known for many things—one of which is his conviction that the believer is to “expect great things from God” and to therefore “attempt great things for God.” Carey expected, and attempted. And because he
