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Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Modern Reformation, The Federalist, Lutheran Forum, and other journals and websites. He is also the author of several books, including Night Driving: Notes from a Prodigal Soul, Your God Is Too Glorious

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From the Mark of Cain to Baptism

By Chad Bird 11/22/21

Throughout the Scriptures, God puts "signs" or "seals" upon people. Often these are placed upon the forehead. How do all these connected stories take us from the mark of Cain, to the Exodus, to the cross, and finally to baptism?

Unloving Ex-Sins and Laughing at Scars

By Chad Bird 11/10/21

Fourteen years ago, drowning in the muck of dark despair, in the middle of a life gone terribly wrong, I wrote in my journal, "I wonder how, once this is all over, how I’ll be, how I’ll turn out…” Now I know.

Did God Have Something Against Cowboys? Biblical Warnings about Trust in Horses

By Chad Bird 10/28/21

Why would God warn his people not to trust in horses? Let's take a look at the ancient Near East to see how horses were connected to sun worship and military muscle. Along the way, let's see how the "Name of God" is another title for the Son of God.

For God So Loved the Animals

By Chad Bird 10/04/21

Bulls, lions, dogs. Why all these metaphors from the animal kingdom to describe humanity as it encircles the crucified Savior? Because the man on the cross, God incarnate, is there for all creation, not just humanity.

From the Mark of Cain to Baptism

Unloving Ex-Sins and Laughing at Scars

Did God Have Something Against Cowboys? Biblical Warnings about Trust in Horses

For God So Loved the Animals﻿

Worms, Fire, and Eye-Gouging: What Does Jesus Mean by the Violent Language in Mark 9

For God So Loved the Animals