Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Tag: jewish

Bible, Discipleship

FIRST CENTURY JERUSALEM’S WHO’S WHO

Many scholars believe that Matthew’s Gospel was originally written to a Jewish audience. After taking a closer look at Matthew 21 and 22, there seems to be some strong evidence, as Matthew carefully recounts Jesus’ discussions with every major religious leader in Jerusalem at that time.

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Bible, Discipleship, NT

Uncovering the Enjoyment of an Audio Bible

In the last chapter (28) of Acts, we find a unique account where Paul is trying to convince a group of Jewish leaders that the Gospel is truth.

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Bible, Creation, Discipleship, OT

Understanding How the Bible and the Brain Are Connected

The Prefrontal Cortex is where we make decisions to take action on thought. The Prefrontal Cortex handles one’s behaviour. This brings greater understanding into Deut. 6:4-8, “These commandments that I give you today…bind them on your foreheads.” Perhaps the God who designed our brains, was leading Moses to be as specific as possible, in exactly where we should store His commandments?

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Bible, Leadership, NT

What the Western Church Might Learn From Paul’s Challenge To a Jewish Audience

Do we choose certain topics to push personal agendas? Do we tune out when a challenge is given? Are we turning from a particular area of sin or stumbling?

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