The Light of the World: He Spake by the Prophets

The Light of the World: He Spake by the Prophets

I mentioned in my last post that light and glory are key themes in the gospel of John. John describes the light and glory of God as a heavy, weighty thing. Why is that? John had in mind two scenes from the Old Testament. If you understand these, you’ll have a better...
How Can a Slave Have Hope? Daniel 7

How Can a Slave Have Hope? Daniel 7

Daniel was a prophet in exile.  He suffered with his captive people, who longed for a word from God.  They longed for God to fulfill His promises to them so that they might be released from their captivity. They longed to rebuild the temple and once again experience...