Joseph and the Unintended Authoritarian Politics
His economic policies were later used by Pharoah to oppress the Hebrews in Exodus. What can this teach us about politics today?
Wrestling with Awkward Stories in the Old Testament
Cringeworthy passages can derail our yearly Bible reading plans. How do we interpret them?
Don’t Skip Chronicles in Your Bible Reading Plan
What we can learn from the chronicler’s stories about the kings of Israel.
Reading the Bible with Women
The caricature of Rahab and other female characters in Scripture often sidelines their contribution.
Reading the Old Testament Through Ancient Egyptian Eyes
Learning about the land of Pharaoh helps us understand the people of Israel in their context.
The Church Shouldn’t Be an Echo Chamber
Let us not give up meeting together—even when we disagree.
Eve’s Legacy Is Both Sin and Redemption
The first woman tried to get free of God. But when she aligned herself with God’s purposes, she became the ‘Mother of All the Living.’
Praising God Is an Act of Political Defiance
The Book of Psalms reminds us that worship demands our unequivocal devotion and allegiance.
Conversations on Faith, Mission, and Black Leadership
A special Black History Month roundtable from CT and Seminary Now.
This Ancient Land Is Not Your Land
Why did Abraham’s family move so often?