Hebrew Word Study from Noah

Yesterday I posted about why God flooded the earth, because it’s a question that’s “out there” right now. Today I’m posting about the Hebrew words in the Noah story… for the sole reason that I am an irremediable Word Nerd, and if I suppress that too long, it erupts to the surface in a volcanic display, like you are about to see. In a few moments (Click here to read more or leave a comment on Hebrew Word Study from...)  Read More

Noah: Why Did God Flood the Earth?

The “Noah” movie, featuring Russell Crowe, premiered today! I’m seeing the whole range of responses from Christians, mostly: – excitement that people might dust off their Bibles, or – frustration that it may not be a close reflection of the Genesis account. I tend toward the first camp. At least, I plan to see it. Wednesday, I posted about whether Noah was a good or righteous man. Today I’m posting a more disturbing question: Why did God flood... Read More

Perfecter of Our Faith

It rained while I wrote yesterday’s Noah post – gently, not ferociously. God promised He would never cover the whole Earth with water again. He promises that floods will come – in this world I have trouble, no doubt – but my faith will never be completely overwhelmed. I’ve entered His shelter through Jesus the Door, and I will be carried safely to the other side of the storm. “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved…”... Read More

Was Noah Good?

Russell Crowe’s “Noah” premieres this Friday, March 28. I’m looking foward to seeing it. But when the first trailers came out last year, I was skeptical. In the interviews, Noah was described “not benevolent” and not good. Crowe’s “Noah” tells his son, at one point in the trailer, that he wasn’t chosen for being good: “I was chosen because I can get the job done, mate.” This made me go back and check the Genesis... Read More