The Jewish feast of Shavuot (or Pentecost) looked back to the giving of the Law and the birth of Israel as a nation. For us as Christians, we look back to the giving of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the church. We are rejoicing in the new covenant and God’s spirit in us! […]

1 Samuel 14:23-33, Gal 5:7-9. King Saul made a foolish command that none of the people would eat until they get victory over the enemy. This is likened to making grace conditional or adding a price to it. The gospel is to freely eat and then you run well, serve well, live well, as Paul […]