Category Archives: Matthew

Ezekiel 10-11 – The Glory of the LORD Departs

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

10:1 – How does this vision compare and contrast with the vision of chapter one? 10:2-8 – The “man dressed in linen” previously marked the righteous of Jerusalem and at this point was told to gather coals of fire from … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 6-7 – Too Late to Repent

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

6:1 – Can Ezekiel speak apart from the word of the LORD coming to Him? (cf. 7:1; and see 3:27) 6:2 – “set your face against the mountains of Israel”? Perhaps this has reference to the “high places” (6:3, 13) … Continue reading →

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You Are the Light of the World

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Listening to audiobook of “Cost of Discipleship” by Bonhoeffer, reminds me why I appreciate his work so much. A particular quote (taken from the Touchstone 1995 edition; pg. 117) that struck me the other day was this one on Matthew … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 2-3 – The Calling of the Son of Man

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

2:1 – Why should Ezekiel have to stand in order to listen to the LORD? It would seem to be because his calling is to action. Why is he called “son of man” (ben ‘adam)? It is to emphasize his … Continue reading →

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The KNP ("corner"): Reflections Related to Ruth 3.9

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

(NAS) “He said, ‘Who are you?’ And she answered, ‘I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a close relative.’”(NET) “He said, ‘Who are you?’ She replied, ‘I am Ruth, your servant. Marry … Continue reading →

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2 Kings 23:30-25:30 – The End is Near or A Glimmer of Hope

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

23:31 – Jehoahaz – son of Josiah. He reigned for 3 months (609 BC) over Judah and did evil in the sight of the LORD. He surrendered to Pharaoh Neco and was taken to Egypt in chains and Neco placed … Continue reading →

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2 Kings 16-17 — The LORD’s Presence—Promise and Threat

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

16:1 – Ahaz – son of Jotham. He reigned for (3 years as coregent then another) 16 years (735-715 BC) over Judah. He did evil in the eyes of the LORD unlike his father David and even acted like the … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the Beatitudes

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Rick Wadholm

I was reflecting on the beatitudes (while reading several books that dealt with this subject) and had the realization that the truer characteristics Christ describes of His followers are in fact  demonstrated less by their action and more by their reaction. Blessed are … Continue reading →

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