The Gift: A poem for Lent by Jim Burklo
(This poem, which I wrote during Lent in 1981, appears in my book, BIRDLIKE AND BARNLESS – it is based on Numbers 21: 4-9, John 3: 13-15) THE GIFT No one’s raised who did not fall No …
read moreTopics: Devotional and Worship & Liturgy. Seasons & Special Events: Lent. Ages: Adult and Young Adult. Texts: John and Numbers. Rituals: Lent. Resource Types: Meditations.
How to Read the Bible
2) The Hebrew scriptures, or the Old Testament, represent a religious tradition that is independent of the later Christian faith. The Hebrew scriptures aren’t about Jesus, although the Christian scriptures include many references to the Hebrew scriptures. To honor the fundamental differences between the two sets of scriptures doubles the spiritual significance of the entire Bible.
read moreTopics: Ancient Near East History, Bibles and Bible Study, Biblical Archaeology, Church History, Early Christianity, Interfaith Issues & Dialogue, Jesus Studies, Progressive Christianity 101, Reference, Religion/Spirituality and Science, Spiritual Exploration & Practice, Theology & Religious Education, and Western Philosophy. 8 Points: Eight points. Texts: Amos, Colossians, Corinthians (1&2), Ecclesiastes, Ephesians, Exodus, Genesis, Isaiah, James, Job, John, John (1,2&3), Luke, Mark, Matthew, Micah, Numbers, Proverbs, Psalms, Revelation, Romans, and Ruth. Resource Types: Articles.
