Chad Bird

Sections IndexChad Bird

Author

When the Prodigal Son Relapses

03/22/22

1 min read

By Chad Bird

“Come join the murder,” the black ravens of his heart cried. “Come join it again, old friend.” And so he did. The prodigal relapsed. Re-sinned. Re-destroyed his life. Would his father welcome him home this time?
- Repentance
- Salvation
The Mountain that Israel Moved

01/27/22

1 min read

By Chad Bird

In Israel, once a year, a priestly climber would reach the peak of a very different kind of mountain. Here's his story.
- Sacrifice
- Jesus Christ
The Devil in the Details of the Old Testament: Is Satan in the Hebrew Bible?

01/18/22

1 min read

By Chad Bird

Is the serpent in Genesis 3 just a snake or Satan? Does the Hebrew refer to "the satan" or "Satan"? And does it make a difference? Let's take a look at the Old Testament, early Jewish literature, and the New Testament for the answers.
- Satan
- Sin
For Those Who Feel Unseen

01/14/22

1 min read

By Chad Bird

Men and women are all caught in the universal machine of suffering that chews people up and spits them out. And in their respective griefs and fears, they are all wondering if God sees them, hears them, knows them.
- Suffering
- Practical Theology
Why Not Diapers and Casseroles Instead of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh?

01/05/22

1 min read

By Chad Bird

Couldn't Mary and Joseph have used more practical gifts? Why did the magi bring such unusual presents to the Christ Child? And how do these Gentiles fit into this very Jewish part of Matthew's Gospel? Let's ask some Old Testament prophets and poets for the answer.