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Bible Explorations — Past
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Between the lines |
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Kang-Yup Na
Some stories in the Bible are so familiar we rarely pay close attention to them. This new series, “Between the Lines,” will enrich our engagement with familiar texts, such as Genesis 3:1–6, by considering details often missed by the casual reader.
Kang-Yup Na, a Presbyterian minister, is an associate professor of religion at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa. |
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Articles in series |
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July/August 2007, 'Mary, the new Eve'
Luke 1:26–55 Faced with a devastating, unwanted pregnancy,
Mary obeys God and becomes the mother of a new, restored humanity.
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June 2007, ‘How Jesus prayed’
Mark 14:32-42
In Gethsemane Jesus prayed long enough
for the disciples to fall asleep - so few words for such a long time!
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May 2007, ‘Loving the lost’
Luke 15:1–10
If Gods search for the lost has no expiration date, then our attitudes toward our world tax collectors need profound transformation.
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April 2007, ‘But some doubted’
Matthew 28:16–20
Even Christ’s presence will never eliminate our struggles of faith. Both worship and doubt are part of Easter.
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March 2007, Surely, Not I
Mark 14:17–31
Like the disciples, we pledge allegiance to Jesus. Yet without knowing or intending it, we desert Jesus every day.
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January/February 2007, Freedom isn't free
Deuteronomy 8:12–24
In the wilderness the people of God learn that gaining freedom takes a lifetime of discipline and faith.
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December 2006, Come, Lord Jesus!
Luke 2:25–38
The story of Simeon and Anna reminds us that good news happens to those who wait.
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November 2006, No words necessary
Job 2:11–13
Job’s friends demonstrate that the most profound way
of comforting those who suffer is by being with them in compassionate silence..
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October 2006, The education of Moses
Exodus 2:11–15
Moses learned that injustice
is a human problem, not an Egyptian one.
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September 2006, About Eve...
Genesis 3:1-6
Adam remains speechless, while Eve and the serpent engage in the first-ever theological discussion.
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