Ah-Ha!
Learning about the culture and language of Bible times can reveal new meaning in familiar scriptures. Let’s call them ah-ha moments.
Topics to Dig Into
Water to Wine: Was Jesus’ first miracle just for fun?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, He Knows You | 6 Comments
Jesus never did miracles just for fun or to draw attention to Himself. They always benefited others. So why turn water to wine?
Epiphany: How does Jesus’ baptism reveal His identity?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 2 Comments
Before Christmas existed as its own holiday, the church celebrated Epiphany. Jesus’ birth was part of the church feast, but another event was primary. Which event? Why? What does it tell us?
How Do We Know God Invites Everyone?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 1 Comment
Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, isn’t a day I learned about growing up. The Magi’s visit is displays the inclusiveness of God’s love for humanity.
Resolutions: Can I Do All Things?
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 4 Comments
Ever use “I can do all things through Christ” as motivation? Let’s learn what Paul really meant. Taking scripture out of context leads to misinterpretation.
Waiting for God: Certain, Receptive, Responsive
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Making it Practical
Simeon intertwined his life with God. He waited expectantly for the Lord’s Messiah, certain to meet him during his lifetime. Let’s learn from his cameo in Luke.
Immanuel: More Than We Realize
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 13 Comments
For Matthew’s audience, Immanuel meant God with us… and more. The title conjured a whole Old Testament story and a lesson from the outcome. It’s story time!
Don’t Talk Rubbish: When Strong Language is Holy
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 1 Comment
The world loves us for accomplishments and social standing, but God’s love can’t be earned. The Apostle Paul has strong language for those who teach otherwise.
Repentance: An Invitation to Return Home
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha! | 6 Comments
I used to associate repentance with punishment and judgment. But in Rosh Hashanah repentance is an invitation to return home and recall who God says you are.
The Name Above All Names: Jesus is God
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 3 Comments
Wait, what? Jesus is both God and God’s son? How do we know? Explore the scriptures with me on the blog to learn why we know Jesus is God.
Better Than a Do-Over: New Life in Jesus
By CathyChung | | Ah-Ha!, Who is He? | 7 Comments
Why does the resurrected Jesus breathe on his disciples to give them the Holy Spirit? Let’s discover the Old Testament connection to new life in Christ.