J. C. Walz – Faith, Fiction, and DEvotional Writing

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  • Mark 2

    Historical Background Chapter one began with introductions to Jesus the “Son of God” followed by quotes and allusions to the OT that set up Jesus as the Messianic end-times figure portrayed by the Scriptures. …

  • 1 Corinthians 3

    Background Paul has been elaborating on the wisdom of the world vs the wisdom of God.  The world rejects God’s wisdom as “foolishness”, while those who believe God received understanding by the work of…

  • Matthew 26

    Background? The Passover is near, the time of year when every Jewish man returns to Jerusalem to observe the day.  Jesus’ ministry is popular with the common people, however, the Jewish leaders are plotting…

  • Matthew 15

    1. What is the historical/literary background of the passage? Resistance to Jesus is getting sharper.  His forerunner, John the Baptist, was put to death in the previous chapter by Herod, and now conflict with…

  • The Gospel in the Underground Church

    The Gospel in the Underground Church Reaping a harvest needs patience and diligent work.  I’m thankful that someone put their hand to the plow so I could receive the Gospel at a young age…

  • Matthew 3

    Background We’ve been informed that Jesus and His family returned from Egypt after Herod died and took up residence in Nazareth.  Meanwhile, God is working with John the Baptist to prepare Jesus’ upcoming public…

  • Acts 1

    What is the Background? The Book of Acts is not a stand-alone book.  Of course the same could be said of the whole canon of God’s word. But I mean that Acts presupposes The…

  • Acts 28

    Background At this point in the narrative, Paul has already appealed to Ceasar and is on his way by prison transport to Rome.  The boarded a ship rather late in the season and so…

  • Acts 23

    Background We are now entering the scene where Paul is before the Jewish council.  He has been almost killed by a Jewish mob in the temple but “rescued” by the Romans when they saw…