Tag Archives: Old Testament

Understanding Yom Kippur as a Christian

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Julia

Observant Jewish people are busy preparing for Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, which begins at sundown today and lasts through tomorrow. The day is described in Leviticus 23:27-28 “Now on the tenth day of this seventh month is the … Continue reading →

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What lasts according to Isaiah 40:8

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Julia

Photography copyright is my own (Julia A. Seymour).

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Old and New Testament Parallels: Christmas Edition

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Julia

One of the things I really love about the Bible is its cohesiveness, the way so much of the Old Testament foreshadows the New Testament. As my pastor has been working his way through Matthew 2 (the arrival of the … Continue reading →

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Resources to Help You Study the Bible for Yourself

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Julia

A couple days ago I was asked for some advice about studying the Bible. Since that subject was on my mind I decided to share some things that may be helpful to folks as they study the Word of God … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss List: Old Testament Importance, Tyndale (in Toon) and More

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Julia

It’s been some time since I put together a Don’t Miss List for you all. My stack of links to catch up on is pretty big now, but here are some of my favorites. I’ve got a church checkup, an … Continue reading →

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Spurgeon Preaches of Jesus, the Passover Lamb

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Julia

It is Holy week and following Palm Sunday my thoughts are pulled forward to Maundy Thursday. My church is so small it doesn’t have service this Thursday night to  solemnly remember the Last Supper of Christ and His grief as … Continue reading →

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Flashback: Why Should a Christian Think about Purim

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Julia

The Jewish festival of Purim began at sundown yesterday, so I thought my previous post about Purim is worth sharing again.

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A book to know about

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Julia

Pastor David Murray’s book “Jesus on Every Page” was released today and I wanted to direct you to a review of the book as well as the giveaway Murray is doing between now and the end of the month. I … Continue reading →

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A brief reflection on Psalm 89:1-2

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Julia

You might have already figured this out, but I’m working my way through the Psalms. I even plan on not skipping over Psalm 119 this time. 

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What’s Missing From History’s Bible Miniseries? ‘Redemptive History’

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Julia

Chris Rosebrough (@PirateChristian) has another podcast critical of History Channel’s miniseries “The Bible.” This episode points out the missing “redemptive history” of the Old Testament (hello? What happened to the entire sacrificial system/tabernacle/day of atonement?) and much, much more. I … Continue reading →

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