Recently, I had the privilege of taking a seminary course on the Pentateuch.  Throughout the class, professor Eric Ortlund did an outstanding job of connecting the Pentateuch (the first 5 books of the OT) with the gospel.  I thought it would be helpful to include just a sampling of some of his insights on the gospel.  Enjoy! “The whole Bible is gospel—grace to sinful people as sinners—God pursuing his … Continue reading The Gospel According to my Professor Eric Ortlund

1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; 3 yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the … Continue reading The Value of Wisdom

Last night felt like Déjà vu for me.  For the second straight year, my Saskatchewan Roughriders were in the Grey Cup, for the second straight year they faced the Montreal Alouettes, for the second straight year they lost in heartbreaking fashion, and for the second straight year Montreal quarterback Anthony Calvillo gave glory to God at the end of the game (which I am thrilled … Continue reading Roughriders blow it again