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Posts tagged "violence"

Murder in the First Degree

Old Testament Reflection

Why does the story have to go this way? When given perfection, why does it get spoilt? Why do kids get sick, relationships break, people hurt each other and countries go to war?

Read More violence, separation, sin

A Story Retold

Old Testament Reflection

For some of you, the beginning of this passage marks familiar territory from your childhood. “And the walls came a-tumbling down.” It was a remarkably simple strategy to defeat the city and enter it. Some marching and a little noise from the shouting and the blasting of the horn. The story however, does not end there.

Read More violence, peace, war

Warning of Coming Wrath

Old Testament Reflection

In chapter 13, Isaiah describes the vision God gives him of the destruction of Babylon. He tells how the city that is now glorious and powerful will become a wasteland where wildlife roam.

Isaiah also clearly states how the destruction will come about: The Lord himself will muster an army.

Read More grace, God’s wrath, seriousness of sin, violence


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