There's something extraordinarily mysterious about the prayer life of Jesus. Although fully human (Jn 1:14), Jesus is simultaneously the second person of the triune Godhead. He is in perfect fellowship with the Father and the Spirit. What they know and do, he knows and does.
So, why then does he so often pray to the Father? What need is there for this? We know that Jesus came to accomplish the Father's will (Jn 5:30; 6:38-40) and always does what the Father desires and never sins. So, what possible reason could he have for praying to the Father? |
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May 23 — Archaeologists in Israel's Negev Desert have uncovered African-style figurines in Christian graves dating back 1,500 years. These figurines, carved from materials like bone and Indian-imported ebony, likely reflect Ethiopian artistic traditions. They were personal items, possibly symbolizing identity and memory, rather than religious deities. The finds suggest remarkable early Christian connections between Africa, India, and the Holy Land. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
| May 25 — Faith-based (Catholic) streaming platform CREDO launches globally May 28, offering à la carte rentals and purchases instead of subscriptions. Its debut features top-grossing documentary Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality about the "first Millennial saint." Created by Castletown Media's Tim Moriarty, CREDO emphasizes artistic quality and theological depth. Upcoming titles include Leo XIV: A Pontiff's Path, a biopic on the new pope. (Aleteia) |
| May 26 — Commissioned on May 23 at the AEA General Assembly in Nairobi, the second edition of the Africa Bible Commentary will add 122 contextual articles and 53 new authors, 21 of whom are women. Developed over eight years, it applies a three-dimensional interpretive approach and uses African idioms to engage Scripture without compromising biblical authority. The English edition launches in October 2025, with translations planned. (Christian Daily) |
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Few portions of the Bible have been as hotly debated as the creation story, which is a shame, because its message is beautiful. But this beauty gets lost in how we approach the creation narrative.
When we read this passage, we tend to approach it from an apologetics standpoint, trying to settle specific debates — which means we often read defensively.
But the faith versus reason, or science versus Scripture, dichotomy is a distraction from a much more significant issue. Or rather, a more significant conflict that revolves around the Bible's central plot, and its central character. |
| Christians have long found Genesis 1–2 to be some of the most fascinating portions of God's Word. In our fascination, we have developed a few talking points that have become our first points of interest in this passage. We often ask things like, "How long were these days?" or "How long ago did these events happen?"
Those questions are certainly important. Scripture may well have many things to say in answer to them. Nevertheless, they are not the most important questions that Genesis 1–2 should raise for us.
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