Old Testament

An exploration of the incense offering in the light of all Scripture.

A discussion of the burnt offering and its significance also for today.

A discussion on the sacrifice in the Old Testament in the light of the New Testament.

An article exploring the meaning of the first chapter of Scripture.

Considering prayer as an incense offering offers surprising insights into what prayer is and how it should be practised.

This Old Testament feast has enduring consequences for today.

According to evolutionary theory as held by some Christians, hominoids preceded Adam. How should we understand Scripture on this issue?

Many dismiss Genesis 1 as real history. Is such an attitude warranted?

An article about the Old Testament laws of restitution and their message for today.

Recorded during Conference 2014: “Correctly Handling the Word of Truth: Reformed Hermeneutics Today.” The first part of this speech will present a proposed structure for Jeremiah. A second part introduces and applies some critical methods to test the validity of the proposal. A third part assesses the profits and perils of the critical methods themselves and suggests what a Reformed Old Testament scholar can and cannot say. In this way the structure of the book of Jeremiah serves as a test case for the interplay of confessional integrity and quality control. A panel discussion follows this speech.

Recorded during Conference 2014: “Correctly Handling the Word of Truth: Reformed Hermeneutics Today.” In discussions on understanding portions of Scripture that narrate historical events, the distinction is being made in conservative circles between Scripture’s truth claim and truth value. This speech asks whether such a distinction and method of determining truth and meaning in narrative passages is warranted and necessary as a model for biblical exegesis. Dr. van Bekkum responds to this speech.

An article on the slavery laws of the Old Testament and their gospel message for today.