Marginalia is a section of this blog dedicated to (mostly) short reflections, meditations, questions, and difficulties I have while going through my Bible reading plan. I generally post between 1 to 3 of these per day, which can be difficult to keep up with. To aid in helping people engage with these posts, every weekend I post a round-up of all of Marginalia posts that appeared during that week. This list is in biblical canonical order.
Haha. Such a great narrative turn. | Genesis 6.5-8
Haha.
Weirdest. Love story. Ever. | Genesis 29.10-12
The OT has some great stories to tell great truths. It’s love stories, however…
You marry a family | Genesis 29.13-14
In which the father of the bride says Adam’s marital vows to the future son-in-law.
Politics & Tithe | Ezra 8.35-36
Some interesting church/state arrangements here
The Economics of the Soul | Nehemiah 13:19-21
How capitalism can kill our souls.
Pastoring the Sabbath | Nehemiah 13:22
Here’s one pastoral task we often miss.
Esther is no Sunday School role-model | Esther 2.8-9
Turn on some slow jams and read this. Also be sure to catch the comments.
Esther & Political Advocacy by God’s People| Esther 4.3,8 [DOUBLE-HEADER]
This is why I started this series. Read this, and then read the comments. My mind was blown. Hopefully yours will be as well.
The Holy Spirit exorcizes, no matter who you are | Matthew 12:24-28
It seems the Holy Spirit shows no favoritism.
Love your neighbor…even other denominations | Matthew 22:34-40
Bet you never caught the context of this key verse….
Paul’s ministry thesis & maybe Theophilus’ identity? | Acts 28.23-31
We get a little deep into some reader-response literary criticism and biblical studies.
Preaching the Gospel to Christians | Romans 1:14-16
The Gospel. Is. Everything.
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See other Marginalia here. Read more about the series here.
the long way home 