Embrace the life and the grace of God. I meditate on Psalm 1. When I meditate on the law of God, the first thing that comes to my mind is the acknowledgment that God is sovereign and merciful. We must see and honor God as God, which means we mu

Lex Talionis (retaliation law)

Nov 1st, 2023 4m

What do you think is the purpose of lex talionis (retaliation law) in Exodus 21:22-25? Long ago I wrote about this text and I am proud of this essay because it reinterprets the traditional understanding of it.*My article: https://jhsonline.org

"Getting in front of the text" and liberation

Oct 15th, 2023 9m 9s

This episode deals with how to get in front of the text when we engage with liberation and social transformation. Readers of texts must recognize multilayered, intersectionality-woven marginality, stand in front of the text, and witness the pow

Biblical Interpretation and Liberation/Social Transformation

Oct 15th, 2023 7m 5s

Stand on God’s side, not merely having God by your side

Aug 25th, 2023 4m 55s

People say they love God but we must check whether their way of loving is truly the love of God that God affirms. We must stand on God’s side by studying what God wants. Don’t simply have God by your side to magnify yourself or your community o

Rejoice always

Aug 22nd, 2023 5m 23s

Rejoicing is possible because God is with us.

3 C's for Success in Class

Aug 26th, 2022 4m 35s

How do we make success in class? There are three key words that are important at all times: communication, commitment, and compassion.

Walking Trails and Thanking God

Mar 28th, 2021 4m

My reflection on life today.

Don’t compare with others

Mar 7th, 2021 3m 33s

Your value does not go up or diminish by comparing with others.

You determine your own happiness. Believe in yourself

Mar 5th, 2021 3m 57s

Our happiness does not depend on others or external conditions. Be yourself and find happiness within you. This does not mean you must be separated from others. What I mean is "it is you" who must be the authority of yourself.

TESTING with my USB MIC

May 3rd, 2020 45s

JUST TESTING

Testing the mic for the new series 2

May 2nd, 2020 1m 3s

Prep for the series 2

Covid-19 and my teaching experience

May 1st, 2020 5m 1s

We can achieve what we want if we are in this together.

The Body of Christ in 1 Corinthians 12: What Kind of the Body Is It and What Does It Mean?

Apr 5th, 2020 6m 40s

The body of Christ in 1 Cor 12 and Rom 12 can be understood alternatively as Christic embodiment.

Faithfulness and circumcision in Galatians

Apr 4th, 2020 8m 2s

What is the truth of the gospel according to Paul? *There is a misquote of scripture reference. I said Genesis 21. But it must be Gen 17.

Old and New Perspectives on Paul

Apr 3rd, 2020 4m 12s

Sharp distinctions between the old and new perspectives on Paul

Romans 3:22 as a snapshot of Paul’s Gospel

Mar 28th, 2020 5m 55s

The essence of Paul’s threefold gospel is found in Rom 3:22.

What is Good News (euangelion) for Paul?

Mar 27th, 2020 6m 45s

Paul talks about three dimensions of the gospel.

Good news of God for Jesus

Mar 27th, 2020 3m 40s

Jesus proclaimed the good news of God. What is it?

Jesus and Paul: Similarities and Differences

Mar 27th, 2020 7m 23s

Jesus and Paul are different yet they share common teaching about God.

Johannine Dualism as a Creative Space

Mar 25th, 2020 8m 16s

John’s Gospel has a creative space for transformation. Dualism is a struggling point and lens through which they understand better about their life in the world.