Author Archives: Rick Wadholm

Ezekiel 35-36 – Two "Mountainous" Prophecies

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

35:1-9 – A prophecy against Mount Seir.  Where is Mount Seir and what does it represent?  It is the primary site for the kingdom of Edom (house “father” was Esau) which lies to the southeast of Israel and Judah.  However, … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Destruction?

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

“People speak of plague with fear and tremor, yet of destroyers like Alexander and Napolean they speak with ecstatic reverence.” (Spiritual Sayings of Khalil Gibran p.2) It is a paradox that while we shutter to see the horrors of natural … Continue reading →

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Reading a Great Poet

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Khalil Gibran is one of the most well-read (and cited) poets of all time (touted to be only following Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu according to the New Yorker).  A Lebanese born American of the the late 19th and early 20th centuries, … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 33-34 – The Beginning of the Gospel According to Ezekiel

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

33:1-6 – The choosing of a watchman.  Who is the one who will bring “a sword”?  What are the duties of a watchman?  What are the consequences for the watchman and the people if the watchman gives warning?  What are … Continue reading →

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N.T. Wright on C.S. Lewis

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Though several of the blogs that I personally follow have already linked to and mentioned an article in Touchstone Magazine, I thought I should put my own link to the wonderful article of N. T. Wright‘s interaction with and critique … Continue reading →

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The Proverbs: Wisdom or Universal Principles?

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Proverbs 26:4 4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him. Context (NET) Proverbs 26:5 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation. Context … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 29-32 – A Message Against Egypt

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

29:1-6a – A prophecy against Pharaoh.  The date notice places this prophecy on January 7, 587 BC.  The prophecy against Pharaoh (king of Egypt) is also be connection a prophecy against all of Egypt.  Pharaoh Hophra (Greek—Aphries 589-570 BC; see … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 26-28 – A Prophecy Against Tyre

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

26:1-6 – The date given (while presenting textual difficulties) suggests Feb. 3, 585 BC (Block NICOT II:35).  This would place this prophecy at about the very time that Nebuchadnezzar began his thirteen year siege of Tyre and just one month … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 24-25 – A Time To Mourn And A Time Not To Mourn

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

24:1-5 – The siege begins. The exact date (January 5, 587BC according to Daniel Block NICOT I:772-774) is given in order to verify that indeed the word of the LORD declared what happened before it could be verified. Note the … Continue reading →

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Why I'm Done With The Christian Life

Posted on June 27, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

Perhaps you may be wondering why I would say that I’m done with the Christian life (which is following suit after Dietrich Bonhoeffer who states as much in the final pages of his “Cost of Discipleship”). I’m a pastor after … Continue reading →

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