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| Dr Waltke during Q&A time |
Last weekend was a real treat. For four sessions over three days (3-5 August 2012), my Church people sat under the very wise and experienced Bible teacher, Dr Bruce Waltke, currently a faculty member at Knox Theological Seminary. At 82 years of age, he continues to travel across the nation giving lectures, seminars, and talks to Churches and various Christian organizations. We were the beneficiaries of his travel last week. Giving a total of four sessions, Dr Waltke helps us with an insightful introduction to all 34 chapters of the book of Deuteronomy. Calling it the "most important book in the Old Testament," Waltke even goes to put on record his firm belief that "I'm convinced that Jesus memorized the book of Deuteronomy." It is really hard not to be swayed by Waltke's conviction. Especially when this man of God has spent a large part of his life, just studying the Bible, and researching the many ancient contexts. A brilliant Bible teacher and expositor, he patiently seeds the Word of God with humble but passionate love. With a pastoral heart, he affirms the faith without dissing people who are honestly puzzled with the Old Testament. With his personal stories, he shows us a part of him that many in the public do not get to see.
We feel so privileged. Here are some of the pointers I take home.
