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June 8, 2012

Four Bible Passages to Read When Life Overwhelms You

When you’re grieving or going through hardship, do you turn to the Bible for help? When we reach out to God’s Word to help us through difficult times, it’s a comfort to learn that many heroes of the faith faced the same sorts of pain, loss, and grief—and record promises and truths that we can apply to our own situations.

I’ve chosen four Bible passages below that communicate a simple but powerful truth: God will not and does not forget us. It’s easy to slip into despair and loneliness when life overwhelms, but the writers of the Bible repeatedly remind us that God is always there.

1. Matthew 10:29-30

For only a penny you can buy two sparrows, yet not one sparrow falls to the ground without your Father’s consent. As for you, even the hairs of your head have all been counted. — Matthew 10:29-30 (GNT)

Have you ever wondered how an infinite God could possibly care about a single person? In this passage, Jesus confirms that God does care about us. God cares actively about every corner of His Creation; if he keeps tabs on every sparrow, how much more would He care about a person made in His own image?

2. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to harvest.
A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to build up.
A time to cry and a time to laugh.
A time to grieve and a time to dance.
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace and a time to turn away.
A time to search and a time to quit searching.
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
A time to tear and a time to mend.
A time to be quiet and a time to speak.
A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace. — Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NLT)

There’s a reason behind everything that happens, good or ill—and God understands our pain and sorrow from a perspective that we don’t always perceive until after the fact (if ever). We should fully expect to live through “seasons” of grief… and we should remember that they’re passing storms.

3. Psalm 30:8-12

I cried out to you, Lord.
I begged my Lord for mercy:
“What is to be gained by my spilled blood,
by my going down into the pit?
Does dust thank you?
Does it proclaim your faithfulness?
Lord, listen and have mercy on me!
Lord, be my helper!”
You changed my mourning into dancing.
You took off my funeral clothes
and dressed me up in joy
so that my whole being
might sing praises to you and never stop.
Lord, my God, I will give thanks to you forever. — Psalm 30:8-12 (CEB)

The Psalms are filled with desperate pleas to God to remember His people in their distress. Here, the psalmist testifies to God’s healing power: he turned “mourning into dancing.” Have you ever experienced a transformation so profound?

4. Deuteronomy 31:8

It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed. —Deuteronomy 31:8 (ESV)

What could anyone add to this promise? God is with us; He sees despair, and He promises to be with us throughout our seasons of grief.

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Andy Rau
June 6, 2012

New Blog Series: Explore the Genres of the Bible

What would you say is the genre of the Bible?

It’s tempting to classify the Bible’s genre as something broad and nebulous—religious instruction, perhaps (isn’t that the section it’s shelved in at your local bookstore?). Certainly, we often treat the Bible as if it were a unified piece of genre literature, approaching Genesis, Revelation, and everything in between with the same set of reading expectations. You may even have heard phrases like “instruction manual for life” used to describe the Bible, suggesting that it’s one big how-to reference work.

But of course, we all know that the various parts of the Bible are different from each other. Sometimes very different. The dense family trees of the Books of Moses read differently than the poetry of the Psalms. The historical accounts of Israel’s kings and wars read differently than the very personal letters written by the apostle Paul.

Many different literary genres are represented in the Bible. Each genre represents a different medium through which its author—a human writer, and the God who inspired him—chose to communicate a message.

Is this important? Do we need to know what specific genre we’re reading when we study the Bible?

An awareness of genre helps us understand what to look for in what we’re reading. Consider how differently you would approach a reading if you recognized that it was, for example…

  • a biography
  • a legal argument
  • an epic poem
  • an instruction manual

Recognizing the genre of what you’re reading provides important clues about how to understand it. Literary techniques like repetition, allegory, irony, and humor make much more sense when you understand how they fit into the genre of the text. And so this summer, taking inspiration from last year’s popular “Tour of the Bible” series, we’re embarking on a journey through the different genres represented in the Bible. Throughout the coming months, we’ll take a brief look at the major genres represented in the Bible, examine their distinguishing traits, consider how the texts’ original audience would have understood them, and look at examples from the Bible.

One of the wonderful things about the Bible is that you don’t need to have a PhD in literary criticism to read and understand it—but we hope that throughout the course of this series, you’ll get to know Scripture just a little bit better by learning more about the literary styles God used to transmit His Word. Look for the first post in the Genres of the Bible series soon!

Andy Rau
June 4, 2012

Monday Morning Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

When Christians experience trials and setbacks, we’re often told by other believers that our bad experiences are happening for a reason—that when we look back at our difficulties with the benefit of hindsight, we’ll see how God was working everything out according to His perfect plan. Those are good and Biblical words of encouragement, but they’re not always easy to believe when you’re stressed out and weighed down by life’s problems.

The apostle Paul knew about life’s problems—imprisoned in Rome while false preachers stirred up troubles for him, he could have found plenty of excuses for despair. But in his letter to the church in Philippi, he instead models the Christian attitude toward setbacks and persecution.

Philippians 1:12-30

Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has actually resulted in the advance of the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is in the cause of Christ. Most of the brothers in the Lord have gained confidence from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the message fearlessly. To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and strife, but others out of good will. These do so out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; the others proclaim Christ out of rivalry, not sincerely, seeking to cause me anxiety in my imprisonment. What does it matter? Just that in every way, whether out of false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice because I know this will lead to my deliverance through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ. My eager expectation and hope is that I will not be ashamed about anything, but that now as always, with all boldness, Christ will be highly honored in my body, whether by life or by death.

For me, living is Christ and dying is gain. Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose. I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ —which is far better — but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. Since I am persuaded of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that, because of me, your confidence may grow in Christ Jesus when I come to you again.

Just one thing: Live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, working side by side for the faith that comes from the gospel, not being frightened in any way by your opponents. This is a sign of destruction for them, but of your deliverance —and this is from God. For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I have. — Philippians 1:12-30 (HCSB)

Questions to Ponder

  1. What do you think it means to “preach Christ out of envy and strife?” Have you ever observed this in your own community?
  2. How is living a selfless, Christ-like life a “sign of destruction” for the enemies of the Gospel?
  3. Can you relate to Paul’s desire to “depart and be with Christ”? Is this a suicidal death wish, or something different? Why does Paul decide to “remain and continue” with his fellow believers?
Andy Rau
June 1, 2012

What Was the Original Language of the Bible?

What was the original Bible language?What language was the Bible originally written in? Pastors and seminarians can probably answer that easily enough, but the rest of us might have only a vague idea that the Bible was written in one of those “dead” languages. Ancient Greek? Latin, perhaps? What was the original Bible language?

The Bible was actually written in three different ancient languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. While a modern version of each of these languages is spoken today, most modern readers of those languages would have some difficulty with the ancient versions used in the biblical texts. It’s strange to think that we might hardly recognize the most influential book in the world in its original form!

What was the language of the Old Testament?

Ancient Hebrew was the tongue of the ancient Israelites and the language in which most of the Old Testament was penned. Isaiah 19:18 calls it “the language of Canaan,” while other verses label it “Judean” and “language of the Jews” (2 Kings 18:26; Isaiah 36:11, 13; 2 Chronicles 32:18; Nehemiah 13:24).

Ancient Hebrew is a Semitic language that dates back past 1500 B.C. Its alphabet consists of 22 characters, all consonants (don’t worry; vowels were eventually added), and is written from right to left.

While Hebrew remained the sacred tongue of the Jews, its use as a common spoken language declined after the Jews’ return from exile (538 B.C.). Despite a revival of the language during the Maccabean era, it was eventually all but replaced in everyday usage by Aramaic. Modern Hebrew can trace its ancestry to Biblical Hebrew, but has incorporated many other influences as well.

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What parts of the Bible were written in Aramaic?

Ancient Aramaic originated among the Arameans in northern Syria and became widely used under the Assyrians. A few passages in the Old Testament were written in Aramaic (Genesis 31:47; Ezra 4:8-6:18, 7:12-26; Jeremiah 10:11).

Some have compared the relationship between Hebrew and Aramaic to that between modern Spanish and Portuguese: they’re distinct languages, but sufficiently closely related that a reader of one can understand much of the other. Aramaic was very popular in the ancient world and was commonly spoken in Jesus’ time.

Was the New Testament written in Hebrew?

Many people assume that the New Testament was written in Hebrew as well, but by the time the gospels were being written, many Jews didn’t even speak Hebrew anymore. Rome had conquered Greece, and the influence of Greek culture had saturated the empire. What’s interesting about Biblical Greek is that it didn’t use a high-class or complicated style; it was written in koine (common Greek), a language that could be understood by almost anyone, educated or not.

It’s amazing to see how the Word of God has traveled through languages and cultures. It began in the language of his chosen people, adopted the language of the Roman world, and now exists in over 2,000 different languages. Far from being a static, one-language text, the Bible actually embraces translation and cross-language accessibility by its very nature. Whether you read the Bible in its original languages or in one of thousands of modern tongues, it’s a blessing to be able to read God’s word today just as it was read thousands of years ago.

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Andy Rau
May 31, 2012

“A 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer” Begins Tomorrow

Here’s a quick reminder that our new devotional project, A 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer, begins tomorrow, June 1! There’s no penalty for joining in late, of course, but if you sign up today you can’t be sure you won’t miss any of the devotional mailings.

This new devotional project is centered around the writings of the influential Christian pastor, theologian, and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was active in the German resistance against Hitler during World War 2. He was brutally executed by the Nazi regime in the closing days of the war—but not before he had written a great deal of material that would inspire and challenge Christians throughout the 20th century and beyond. You can read more about this devotional project here.

It’s free to sign up, and (as you may have guessed from the name) it runs for 40 days. To sign up, go to our newsletter signup page, check the box next to “A 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer,” and scroll down to the bottom of the page to provide your email address.

We hope you find this unique devotional to be both challenging and encouraging!

May 31, 2012

Link Roundup: The Most Religious Countries, Canticles, and Reverend Fun on Watercraft Repair

Here are some noteworthy links that caught our eye in recent days:

  • Experiential Theology points out The Canticle of Brother Sun, a wonderful poem by St. Francis of Assisi. I have to admit that I’d never read it before, but with the sun shining out here in Michigan I’m particularly enjoying it:

    “Praised be you, my Lord, with all your creatures, especially Sir Brother Sun,
    Who is the day and through whom you give us light.
    And he is beautiful and radiant with great splendor,
    and bears a likeness of you, Most High One.”

    See the full text of the canticle.

  • Reverend Fun on an event that may or may not have happened:

  • Church Marketing Sucks argues that Athanasius, a key figure behind the Nicene Creed, is a Church Communication Hero.
  • Out of Ur reports on a survey in which the US ranked as the fifth most religious country. The Philippines was the most religious; Japan was the least.
  • Tomorrow, we’re launching a free 40-day devotional centered around the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer! Sign up at our newsletter signup page. Here’s a taste from the first devotional:

    “Where will the call to discipleship lead those who follow it? What decisions and painful separations will it entail? We must take this question to him who alone knows the answer. Only Jesus Christ, who bids us follow him, knows where the path will lead. But we know that it will be a path full of mercy beyond measure. Discipleship is joy.”

Andy Rau
May 30, 2012

Take a 40-Day Journey With Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The Devotional Journey of a Martyr

There was very little spiritual light to be seen in Nazi Germany in the 1940s. Horrific war had engulfed Europe. Hitler’s policies of euthanasia and genocide were rolling forward unchecked. Even as the European war lurched toward its conclusion in 1945, “peace on Earth” seemed impossibly far away.

A memorial marker remembering executed German resistance members, including Bonhoeffer. Image by Concordiadomi under a Creative Commons license.

Yet even in the dark night of Nazi Germany, there were followers of Christ who held up a light. The most famous of these was pastor and theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who actively worked against Hitler for years—until he was murdered by the Nazi regime in the final days of the war.

Bonhoeffer is a challenging and inspiring voice for the church, and this summer, we want to introduce you to that voice. Beginning on Friday, June 1, Bible Gateway is running a special devotional exercise called A 40 Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Each day for 40 days, we’ll email you a devotional based on the writings of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Each day’s reading features:

  • A short devotional excerpt from Bonhoeffer’s writing.
  • Relevant Scripture passages to ponder.
  • Discussion questions to help you think through the devotional, and journal reflections that encourage you to put your thoughts down on paper.
  • Prayer suggestions, and a concluding prayer.

Bonhoeffer’s writing has been enormously influential on the Christian church. In his sermons, letters, and other written works, we can see a picture of a committed Christian struggling to find a way to live out his faith in the midst of overwhelming evil. Bonhoeffer struggled to reconcile his Christianity with the realities of his life—he was a pacifist who participated in the plot to assassinate Hitler; he gave up the safety of life in the United States to “share the trials of this time with [his] people”—and in grappling with those questions, he left an important legacy for his brothers and sisters in Christ.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

A 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonheffer is not an endless time commitment—it’s a short daily reading that runs for a limited time. Our hope is that you’ll emerge from this everyday reading and journaling experience inspired, and feeling that you’ve learned something from one of Christianity’s most powerful voices.

A 40-Day Journey with Dietrich Bonhoeffer begins this Friday, June 1. It’s completely free; you can sign up at our newsletter signup page. If you’d like to see a sample of what you’ll be sent each day, here’s an example devotional.

We hope you’ll take advantage of this unique and limited-time devotional experience. We’re grateful to Augsburg Fortress for partnering with us to make this content available to Bible Gateway visitors.

May 27, 2012

The Excitement of Pentecost

A depiction of Pentecost by Jean II Restout, 1732.

There’s electricty in the air today. Today is the celebration of Pentecost, a day two thousand years ago on which something amazing happened.

Ten days ago, on Ascension Day, we commemorated Jesus’ ascent into heaven; today we remember the Holy Spirit’s descent from heaven onto the disciples. Pentecost is a major holiday in the Christian calendar. It marks the end of the Eastertide season, the fifty-day period of time that begins on Easter. Pentecost is when the disciples were given the “the gift of tongues”—the miraculous ability to speak to men and women in a host of languages.

The story of Pentecost can be found in Acts 2:1-13:

And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in the same place. And suddenly a sound like a violent rushing wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. And divided tongues like fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them ability to speak out.

Now there were Jews residing in Jerusalem, devout men from every nation under heaven. And when this sound occurred, the crowd gathered and was in confusion, because each one was hearing them speaking in his own language. And they were astounded and astonished, saying, “Behold, are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how do we hear, each one of us, in our own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and those residing in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya toward Cyrene, and the Romans who were in town, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own languages the great deeds of God!” And all were amazed and greatly perplexed, saying to one another, “What can this mean?” But others jeered and said, “They are full of sweet new wine!” — Acts 2:1-13 (LEB)

In my mind, this is one of the more exciting stories in Scripture. After the disciples dismiss accusations that they are drunk, Peter delivers a powerful sermon making the case that Jesus is the promised Messiah. It was a persuasive argument; Acts 2:41 notes that after Peter’s sermon “about three thousand people were added to the number of believers that day.”

Pentecost marks the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise to send the Holy Spirit to empower the disciples; Peter’s evangelistic sermon is just the first of many that will be delivered by the disciples as they travel far and wide to spread the Gospel message. And with the conversion of Pentecost’s three thousands begins a period of incredible—miraculous—expansion for the fledgling Christian church. After Pentecost, the book of Acts recounts story after story of amazing works of God done through the apostles as they go into the world preaching the Gospel of Jesus.

Christians believe that the Holy Spirit continues to work in hearts today as Jesus’ followers share the Good News with others. Give thanks today that Jesus’ promise was kept, and that the Holy Spirit is present in His church today to offer comfort and counsel.

Andy Rau
May 26, 2012

Shavuot: God’s Law is Given

This weekend, countless Americans are heading for the beach, tackling house projects they’ve been putting off, attending a few final graduation open houses, or dragging the grill out of storage. It’s Memorial Day weekend, and for many, the unofficial beginning of summer.

But there’s more going on this weekend than just Memorial Day. Tomorrow is Pentecost Sunday, for one. And if that isn’t enough holiday excitement, this weekend also marks the Jewish celebration of Shavuot.

Shavuot isn’t commemorated by most Christians, but Christians are well familiar with the event it recalls: the giving of God’s Law to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. Those Ten Commandments—still recited each week in Christian churches around the world—defined for ancient Israel and for us today the standards to which God holds his covenant people accountable.

The giving of the Law is described in Exodus 19-20:

In the third month after the people of Isra’el had left the land of Egypt, the same day they came to the Sinai Desert. After setting out from Refidim and arriving at the Sinai Desert, they set up camp in the desert; there in front of the mountain, Isra’el set up camp.

Moshe went up to God, and Adonai called to him from the mountain: “Here is what you are to say to the household of Ya‘akov, to tell the people of Isra’el: ‘You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. Now if you will pay careful attention to what I say and keep my covenant, then you will be my own treasure from among all the peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you will be a kingdom of cohanim for me, a nation set apart.’ These are the words you are to speak to the people of Isra’el.” — Exodus 19-20 (CJB)

The Ten Commandments themselves are listed in Exodus 20. Jesus famously summarized them like this:

‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments. — Matthew 22:34-40 (NIV)

Christians believe that Jesus has redeemed and forgiven our offenses against God’s Law, making us citizens in good standing of God’s Kingdom. But the Law remains important—not as just a list of rules to follow, but as a standard against which we can measure our lives. It is through this Law that we understand the importance of holy living. And it is the Law that illuminates our need for a Savior in the first place. For more about how Christians today understand God’s Law, see these two devotional articles:

Between Pentecost and Memorial Day this weekend, you might not have the mental bandwidth to process a third holiday. But take a few minutes to think about the Law—what it meant to the Israelites who first received it, and what it means in your everyday life. It is through God’s Law that we begin to understand the character of God—and how we, as sin-haunted men and women in need of redemption, relate to Him.

Andy Rau
May 22, 2012

Lost Fragment of Mark? Healthy Caution About the Latest Biblical Archaeology Claim

Remember the discovery of the “Jesus tomb”? The “crucifixion nails”? Noah’s Ark? Each of these supposed finds was at the center of a brief but intense media frenzy in recent years. These discoveries, often suspiciously timed around major Christian holidays like Easter, might prompt interesting discussions about the historical reliability of the Bible, but rarely turn out to be legitimate archaeological finds.

Christianity Today is reporting on another recent (possible) discovery of special interest to Christians: an alleged early fragment of the Gospel of Mark. Daniel Wallace, the professor at Dallas Theological Seminary who earlier this year announced the find, claimed during a debate that the fragment is the earliest known New Testament text. (You can read Wallace’s account of the debate and the surprising announcement at the Parchment & Pen Blog.)

This would certainly be exciting news if it’s confirmed. However, the CT article describes the very cautious reaction this announcement has received from scholars:

Other New Testament scholars won’t get a chance to study this gospel portion until it is published in a book about a year from now. They are admittedly skeptical, since the alleged fragment would be almost two centuries older than the current oldest copy of Mark….

“I won’t believe it until I see it,” said Simon Gathercole, editor of the Journal for the Study of the New Testament at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom.

Peter Head, a New Testament research fellow at Tyndale House, a British residential center for biblical research, is likewise eager to get a look at the fragment before rendering an opinion….

Biblical scholars are increasingly frustrated with sensational finds, often announced during the Christmas and Easter seasons. Magazines, book publishers, and cable channels seem more interested in pumping up sales and viewers than in assuring that discoveries stand up under scholarly scrutiny.

Healthy skepticism seems like a reasonable response to sensational claims—better to wait for a scholarly consensus before splashing the news across magazine covers. If the find is genuine, it could add significantly to our understanding of the New Testament and its formation… but let’s make sure it’s true before we get too excited.

This is a topic that we’ve discussed at times in the past—see our earlier post about how to respond to sensational archaeological claims. For more specific reactions to the Mark fragment announcement, see some helpful words of caution at The Biblical World.

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