Apr 25
2025
Bound to Be Free: The Yoke Metaphor in the Bible
When Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you” (Matt 11:29), he utilized a metaphor that resonated with his first-century audience, but one that might puzzle contemporary readers.
James’s short but incisive letter teaches what it means to walk in the way of wisdom that issues forth in authentic Christianity.
Open membership advocates make strong, credible arguments for their views. These arguments deserve careful and charitable engagement, even as they may prove to be unconvincing in the final analysis.
The death of George Floyd and the events surrounding it are tragic because they all efface the image of God. What does that mean?