Erik referenced the reconstruction of Pi-Ramesses by Artefacts, a website that deals with historical reconstructions. This video shows how they created the reconstruction, including the layers of archaeological and scientific studies that the artists employed.

Israel’s presence in Egypt is often debated by scholars, but it serves a vital function in the biblical narrative.

In this short series, we will be considering how two mountains are the axes of salvation history. The author of Hebrews sees another mountain that is both Sinai and Zion, and yet greater than both. It is the culmination of the hopes of both Jewish and Gentile believers.

Like any good epistle, Paul has a salutation at the end of Ephesians. The way he closes the book tells us a lot about the way churches should view each other and the authority of Scripture.

Anyone who grew up in church knows “the armor of God,” but Paul’s purpose in this section is not individual growth or practices. He is calling the church to suit up for the “walk in love” he started talking about back in chapter 4. Apparently, the walk is not just a pleasant hike through the woods. It is a march into battle – together.

Paul’s discussion of submission to authority takes what might be an unpopular turn as he puts his focus on healthy, biblical marriage relationships.

Paul contrasts “walking in love” and “being imitators of God” with darkness, unfruitfulness and drunkenness. Believers are called to encourage one another along the journey, and the means of that encouragement is a bit surprising if you think about it.

During this passage of scripture, Paul emphasizes practical changes. He speaks on separation from God, urges believers to abandon their former way of life, and tells believers to walk and love like Jesus.