Monthly Archives: November 2011

Elements of Covenants, Old and New

Posted on November 26, 2011 by John Valade

This post is based on radical insights provided by the late Meredith G. Kline about the structure of covenants in the Old Testament. His book, Treaty of the Great King: The Covenant Structure of Deuteronomy: Studies and Commentary (1963) gave … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ, Our Kinsman-Redeemer

Posted on November 20, 2011 by John Valade

In Luke 10:25-37 Jesus answers the question, “Who is my neighbor?” with a story about a good Samaritan. In a similar way, one answer to the question of “who is Jesus?” may be answered, in part, with a story. The … Continue reading →

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Behold! The Tabernacle of God Is With Men

Posted on November 15, 2011 by John Valade

God’s desire to be in harmony with humankind is perhaps best expressed in a recurring Old Testament prophetic refrain, “they will be My people, and I will be their God.” The story of the relationship between God and humanity begins … Continue reading →

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A Sabbath Made for Man

Posted on November 6, 2011 by John Valade

In John 5:17 Jesus tells the Judean religious leaders why He heals on the sabbath. He tells them that it is because His Father has been working until that time, and therefore so must He. It seems like a strange … Continue reading →

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