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“How Great Thou Art” from Sam Robson

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I’ve not been able to learn much about this gifted singer and arranger except that he lives in London. I have no idea what his religious background is, but he sure seems to like the hymns that were popular when … Continue reading →

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The Story: Ruth the Moabite, Part 3 (The Genealogy and Conclusions)

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Jay F Guin

The house of Perez (Rut 4:11-12 ESV) Then all the people who were at the gate and the elders said, “We are witnesses. May the LORD make the woman, who is coming into your house, like Rachel and Leah, who … Continue reading →

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The Story: Ruth the Moabite, Part 2 (Chapter 3:1 – 4:10)

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Chapter 3 Chapter 3 is the turning point of the story — Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, should I not seek rest for you, that it may be well with you? 2 Is not Boaz our relative, … Continue reading →

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Sam Thomas Longford Robson: “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Jay F Guin

And if you enjoyed that one —

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The Story: Ruth the Moabite, Part 1 (Introduction and Chapters 1 and 2)

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Jay F Guin

The book of Ruth is a fascinating, beautiful story. Ruth’s story is placed after Joshua and Judges and before 1 Samuel because the story occurred during the period of the Judges — after the initial conquest of Palestine by the … Continue reading →

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The Story: Women in God’s Story, Part 3

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Jay F Guin

So what is the true meaning of 1 Timothy 2:11-14? My interpretation is a slight variation on an argument I first learned from Carroll Osburn, who suggests that the passage be read as a chiasm. Thomas B. Clark explains — … Continue reading →

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The Story: Women in God’s Story, Part 2

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Let’s take a look at Paul’s most direct statement on the authority of women — (1Ti 2:11-14 ESV)  11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.  12 I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority … Continue reading →

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The Story: Women in God’s Story, Part 1

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Jay F Guin

Deborah is a vitally important character in the Old Testament. She is often overlooked, even ignored, because she doesn’t quite fit our preconceptions of what godly women should be like. But her story is among the most ancient in scripture. … Continue reading →

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Gone to Chicago

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Jay F Guin

I’m packing for Chicago. Bond law seminar. Yep, just that boring. Worse yet, I’m on a couple of the panels to talk about chapter 9 bankruptcies. Pretty arcane stuff. But I love Chicago. I mean, any town famous for steaks … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Loving God of War, Part 3

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Jay F Guin

So why was it moral and right for God to command the deaths of the Canaanites? To kill so many in the Flood? I know this is going to sound a bit harsh, but here’s the reality of it all. … Continue reading →

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