Jeremy L. Berg

Pastor. Professor. Author. Musician.

The Violence of God in the OT

March 12, 2013

Like many people, I have been tuning into the History Channel on Sunday nights for The Bible Miniseries. The first two parts have brought us up to the time of Solomon. While I have enjoyed this rather faithful telling, I have also been reminded of just how violent and barbarous the OT can be, and … More The Violence of God in the OT

Christmas Foretold by the Prophets

December 22, 2011

Here are some of the Old Testament prophecies that foretold Jesus’ birth compiled by Mark Driscoll: 4000 BC: Adam and Eve receive the prophecy that the Messiah (Jesus) would be born of a woman. Promise: Genesis 3:15 – “‘I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise … More Christmas Foretold by the Prophets