In Matt 16:13-19, we see a pivotal moment of understanding for Peter and the disciples (another PPI, as Mark calls them.) Jesus asks 'Who do people say the Son of Man is?' before moving on to ask them directly 'Who do you say I am?' Peter's reply is an acknowledgment...

When I was younger, I learned the magic of musical notation. The ability to read and write music is like learning another language. Musical notes have their own rhythmical value and, depending where they are positioned on a stave (five black lines which become the...

Tucked away in Genesis, in the midst of the exciting story of Joseph's life, is a short narrative about Judah (Gen 38:1-30), a story that seems rather unpleasant and unsavoury, and always leaves me thinking 'Why is this here at all?' By this time in Genesis, we are...