What does the Ark of the Covenant teach us about grace? By examining the materials, contents, and the blood-covered mercy seat, John reveals a powerful gospel message: every accusation against us is shut inside the ark, under the blood. What God sees now is not our sin, but the righteousness of His Son.
The Apple of God’s Eye
Today I learned something about the “apple of God’s eye”. This is another fine example of colloquial Hebrew being translated into colloquial English and thereby missing the depth of meaning and beauty contained in the original language.
“But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with jealousy…”
— Acts 13:45 (NLT)
In the synagogue at Pisidian Antioch, Paul’s preaching was met with two very different responses. The Gentiles begged for more. The Jewish leaders burned with jealousy. Why? What were they seeing that stirred such a visceral reaction?