If you’ve never heard of chiasm or chiastic structure, have no fear: you’ve come to the right place. If you already know everything there is to know about chiasm and chiastic structure, you can skip this one or just hang around to enjoy my charm and wit (/grin). I have used “chiasm” instead of “chiasmus” … More The Shape of Leviticus: A Chiastic Motherlode
Oh my goodness, I am in LOVE with this month’s SRT box. I’m actually not a fan of the art design on this one. It’s simply not my taste. These things are always subjective, but I don’t see myself really blissing out on the art for this one. That’s honestly okay with me because the … More She Reads Truth – February 2020 Box (Lent)
“Why is the Bible so obsessed with yeast?” I had no idea how important that question would be. I was reading chapter 2 of Leviticus. It was my second attempt at the book after putting it down in disgust the previous evening in chapter 1. I had gotten to the part about squishing a bird … More Symbols in Leviticus: Yeast & Honey
Leviticus is full of symbolism, and I believe it will be vitally helpful for anyone studying Leviticus to get familiar with its major thematic symbols beforehand. The storytelling that takes place in Leviticus is done through the use of imagery. Unlike all of the other Mosaic books (Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), Leviticus is … More Symbols in Leviticus: Blood
I’ve been trying to think of a clear way to tackle the many questions Hagar’s story raises in Genesis (and beyond). My goal is always to communicate how I found comfort or resolution to my questions so that you might find it helpful in resolving them for yourself. In Hagar’s case, I am having trouble … More Issues in Genesis: The Handmaid & Her Son, Part 2
I’ve spent the last several months circling the idea of how to talk to people about Leviticus in a way that will demonstrate something of what I was shown in its pages. Many scholars and bible nerds who love the Lord have written about Leviticus. There are commentaries and excellent summaries for anyone who wants … More Leviticus is a Light Behind the Glass
We’re at the end of the Christmas season, and everyone in our family is returning to a normal schedule on Monday. We’ve had no schedules to keep, no appointments to remember, and no alarms to wake us up in the morning. It has been a luxurious pace of life, but all vacations come to an … More My Tuesday Ladies Study for Winter 2020
Through this series, we’ve been working through some of the issues I encountered while reading Genesis, and so far, they’ve been big ones that are complex and require a lot of context and a lot of words to sort out. Thankfully, however, a few of the issues in Genesis are much easier to answer. Sometimes, … More Issues in Genesis: Noah’s Nakedness
Tomorrow morning, a lot of you will begin a Bible in a Year reading plan. You’ll probably do this with an app, a study guide, a calendar in the back of your Bible, or even a church-wide campaign schedule (if so, hug your pastor for such bold corporate encouragement). Whole Bible reading plans almost universally … More Preparing to Read Leviticus
Welcome back to Issues in Genesis. We’re starting a new series within the series, today, but it’s really just a logical next page in the story. The Handmaid & Her Son is about Hagar, of course, but it’s also the next chapter of Sarah’s* story, too. We’re going to spend this first post talking … More Issues in Genesis: The Handmaid & Her Son, Part 1
