God is in the details…
The German art historian Aby Warburg, at one of his lectures at Hamburg University, once said: “Der liebe Gott steckt im Detail…”
“The Good Lord is in the details…”
Hermeneutics and exegesis are two things that I am immensely passionate about. It is an art and a science – the art and science of reading and understanding the Bible in context, and seeing God in the even the smallest of details – those same details we often gloss over.
On this page you will find resources delving deeper into the Word of God. Suitable for reflection, meditation and a deeper understanding of God’s Word. You are welcome to use these resources and share them with your student group, small groups, etc.
May God bless you!
What is Typology? (An Introduction)
The New is in the Old contained…
Typology is the study of the New Testament in light of the Old. One of the biggest Biblical studies in typology is the book of Hebrews in which the author constantly points out how important figures, concepts and events point towards Jesus as the Messiah.
Learn more in this short introduction.
Christ and the Angels: Lower than the Angels
Hebrews 2:9-10:
“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
Christ and the Angels: The Sceptre of His Kingdom
In Hebrews 1:8 we find that Christ is God – and God Himself confirms it – we read:
“But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.”
God Himself says unto the Son – Thy throne, O God, is for ever!
Christ and the Angels: Higher than the Angels
In Hebrews 1:4-14: we see how Christ is higher than the angels…
Christ and the Angels: Angels as a Teaching Tool in the Book of Hebrews.
Christ and The Angels: Part 1. This post explores how angels are used as a teaching tool in the firs of Hebrews.