Bruce Green Articles

Time

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — In Daniel 5, we’ve moved forward an indeterminate amount of time. Chapter 4 takes place during Nebuchadnezzar’s reign (which ended in 562 BC). Chapter 5 takes place the night the Medo-Persians come to power (539 BC), so we know at least 23...

Hurting for Humility

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Who would you rather be: a prisoner of war or someone who occupies an important position of power and influence?That doesn’t seem like much of a choice, does it? But what if I told you the prisoner of war is Daniel, and the person with power...

When temptation calls your name

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION —Last week we saw from Daniel 3 how Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego made the courageous decision on the plain of Dura not to bow down to the image Nebuchadnezzar had made. They doubled down on this when the king offered them another opportunity....

When Temptation Calls Your Name

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION —The scene shifts in Daniel 3 to the plain of Dura. Nebuchadnezzar has gathered bureaucrats there from all over the kingdom (v. 2). Per Daniel 1, this includes people from “all of the nations and peoples of every language” (v. 7). This gathering...
Finishing Strong

Finishing Strong

RELIGION —   Moses’s mission was accomplished. Joshua had been commissioned as his successor (Deuteronomy 31:14, 23). Israel was on the brink...

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Finishing Strong

Be Strong and Courageous

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION —  "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will...

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Seven Miles from Jerusalem

Seven Miles from Jerusalem

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION —  Two disciples who attended the Passover Feast are headed toward Emmaus (about seven miles from Jerusalem). As they...

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Seven Miles from Jerusalem

Food Insecurity

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — I heard a news report about food insecurity making the point that it is not merely about having enough food; it is about...

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Not Chance But Choice

Not Chance But Choice

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION —  The book of Deuteronomy is (among other things), a record of Moses preparing Israel for life in the promised land....

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Finishing Strong

Out of this World

RELIGION —   The word “inheritance” is rich, deep and expansive — like the word “faith” or “family.” It’s used in a legal sense to speak of...

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Just Passing Through      

Just Passing Through      

RELIGION — All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed...

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Seven Miles from Jerusalem

We Need More Pearls

RELIGION — The Torah’s good neighbor policy (Deuteronomy 22:1-4) was about more than simply making sure everyone’s lost ox, sheep, cloak or...

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Just Passing Through      

Hide or Seek

By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — Jesus summed up the Torah as being about loving God exclusively and loving your neighbor as yourself. But of course, He...

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