Richmond WebsterThe Exodus was for EveryoneIn Exodus 7:4 we are reminded that the Hebrews were delivered so that Egypt may “know” God. Ancient Hebrew is a poetic language in that…Feb 20, 2018Feb 20, 2018
Richmond Webster“Do Not Hold Me.” Really?This Easter scene in John’s Gospel ( 20:17) has been retold through the centuries in Art and Music and soaring Latin: “Noli Me Tangere.”Apr 19, 2017Apr 19, 2017
Richmond WebsterThe Bible and Block LogicThe reason the Bible is so hard to understand is that we Westerns use logic that is often linear (a=b, b=c, then a=c), while the Ancient…Feb 15, 2017Feb 15, 2017
Richmond WebsterThe Tower of Babel was a lousy IdeaFirst, let’s say what this story is not about. It’s not about a tower that angered God. It’s about a Tower, and a City, and a people who…Oct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2016
Richmond WebsterGenesis and the Heart of GodGenesis is no fairy tale. It is not a science book either. It is a sophisticated statement of faith where every word counts. I’ll offer one…Oct 5, 2016Oct 5, 2016
Richmond WebsterGenesis is not a TextbookGenesis is not a textbook. Properly read, it doesn’t have to be the first book of the Bible. Rather, Genesis is a highly developed…Aug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016
Richmond WebsterBread Means LifeWhen reading the Bible it is important to remember that Hebrew is a word poor language. This means that with fewer words in a vocabulary…Jul 22, 2016Jul 22, 2016
Richmond WebsterWhere Was The City On A Hill?The Sea of Galilee is no sea, but a big lake. It is also the lowest freshwater lake on planet earth. This is important.Jun 21, 2016Jun 21, 2016
