Tag: what in the word

What in the Word: Hear/listen

Listening follows hearing. One can hear many things without listening. Dr Tabua Tuima explores the origin and meanings of these words.

Tabua Kotobalavu Tuima September 29, 2022

What in the Word: Save/Heal

Dr Robert McIver explores the origin and meanings of the word save/heal.

Robert McIver August 10, 2022

What in the Word: Create

Moses chose the word create to describe how God made the world in Genesis 1:1, rendered bara (pronounced ba-RAH)1 in Hebrew. The verb occurs about 50 times in the Old Testament.

Simon Davidson July 14, 2022

What in the Word: Son of the Most High

The title “Son of the Most High” (uios upsistou)—instead of being one of the most distinguished of the titles of Jesus—actually unites Him with His followers.

Hensley Gungadoo June 17, 2022

What in the Word: Meditate

Reading the Word alone is not enough. We must have time for meditation on the Word of God.

Simon Davidson May 20, 2022

Leviticus is a type of handbook which provides us with insights into the rituals of the sanctuary. Yet in spite of the detailed instructions, the only thing we are told that pleased God was the aroma of the burnt sacrifice. Is God really that fond of the smell of burning flesh and grain?

Wendy Jackson March 29, 2022