Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – May 4th, 2016

Tower of Babel

Scripture Reading(s) Genesis 11:1-9 11:1 Now the whole earth had one language and the same words. 11:2 And as they migrated from the east, they came upon a plain in the land of Shinar and settled there. 11:3 And they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks, and burn them thoroughly.” And they … Read more

Biblical Archaeology Review Suggests Eve Was Made From Adam’s Penis, Not His Rib

Illustrated manuscript of Adam and Eve

If you are thinking that possibly the title of this post is more tabloid than fact then I encourage you to read on. The original article on this topic was done by Ziony Zevit and can be read at this link: http://members.bib-arch.org/publication.asp?PubID=BSBA&Volume=41&Issue=5&ArticleID=2 It has come to my attention that I am a bit late in seeing … Read more

Before Adam And Eve, Were Enki and Ninhursag

Enki And Ninhursag And The Tree Of Life

Creation stories abound in the middle east, especially around the fertile crescent. I wanted to publish the contents of this classic creation saga because it sheds light on some of the ancient thoughts about creation back in the pre-patriarch days. They are pictured in countless reliefs and sculptures that date back thousands of years. Some … Read more

Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – May 3rd, 2016

John-17.22

Scripture Reading(s) John 17:20-26 17:20 “I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, 17:21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world … Read more

Daily RCL Bible Reading Devotional – May 2nd, 2016

Psalm 97

Scripture Reading(s) Psalm 97 97:1 The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coast lands be glad! 97:2 Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. 97:3 Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side. 97:4 His lightnings light up … Read more