Tag Archives: idols

Running with horses — Jeremiah 10-12

Posted on October 2, 2011 by parklinscomb

Well, happy Lord’s Day to you. Sunday is my favorite day of the week. I get up about 5:15AM and study, pray, preach, fellowship, meet, write, prepare, and discuss until about 8:30 or 9PM in the evening. I may be … Continue reading →

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No other God — Isaiah 44-46

Posted on September 19, 2011 by parklinscomb

The main thrust of today’s reading, you may have noticed, is the uniqueness and only-ness of God. Although we assume monotheism in our culture, this section has great value to us because 1) it reminds how foolish the world of … Continue reading →

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The Golden Calf — Exodus 31-33

Posted on February 10, 2011 by parklinscomb

We tend to have a monolithic view of idolatry; it’s all about false gods like Baal, Zeus, or Ra. But maybe not. In today’s reading is the relatively famous story of one of Israel’s most egregious sins against God right … Continue reading →

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