Tag Archives: good news

Following Jesus to unexpected places—Samaritans

Posted on February 18, 2015 by parklinscomb

“How did a pit stop for lunch in Sychar turn into an evangelistic harvest of despised Samaritans?” Continue reading →

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Old Testament Parallels, 
Moses (Exodus 3,4) and Reluctant Ambassadors

Posted on January 27, 2015 by parklinscomb

The story is familiar to most people who have even a modest knowledge of the Bible: the call of Moses at the burning bush. Moses the Israelite had been raised as an adopted child of privilege in the house of … Continue reading →

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The climax of world history — Matthew 26-28

Posted on December 6, 2011 by parklinscomb

We’ve read through books and books of the Old Testament telling of a Messiah, a great King, a great Prophet, a Redeemer, the root of Jesse, the son of David, the Branch, a vicarious Sacrifice, and God’s Servant. He came … Continue reading →

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Consequences and Promises — Isaiah 59-61

Posted on September 26, 2011 by parklinscomb

One of the things that God is to be praised for is His parental patience. Good parents know how to properly use both sticks and carrots, as it were. Consistent consequences for bad behavior and faithful promises for good behavior … Continue reading →

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Pay attention to Me, O My people — Isaiah 50-52

Posted on September 21, 2011 by parklinscomb

When things go bad in our lives, our first impulse is often to look heavenward and ask, “Why?” Sometimes, God is not involved at all — it’s Satan or evil men or the result of the fall (disease, aging, etc.). … Continue reading →

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