One of the most significant factors influencing Christians today in their devotion to Jesus, of course, is the Scriptures themselves. As we have seen, the OT uses the term “Lord” or “LORD” in reference to the God of Israel; then in the NT, “Lord” can refer to God the Father, Jesus, or occasionally the Holy Spirit. By bringing the two Testaments together, under one cover, it is an easy step for followers today to link the title “Lord” together for multiple figures. David Capes

My body was a little sluggish this morning, but it was good to get out on the bike and enjoy the autumn weather. #cycling #Narrabri

Paul includes Jesus within the unique identity of Israel’s God. Yet, it is also clear that he continues to see Christ as distinct from and even subordinate to the Father. 

Nice ride along Yarrie Lake Rd this morning. #cycling #narrabri

As we can see, Paul is able to identify Jesus with God in remarkable ways through scriptural exegesis, yet he is also able to keep him distinct and subordinate to the Father. David Capes

I wasn’t going to go to Tariaro this morning but they were gathering the equipment for a road sealing party on the Kaputar Road which would have been in full swing by the time I came back. I put my head and shoulders down and kept riding into the stiff southerly breeze. It’s always a pleasure to stop at the Namoi River for a break. #cycling #Narrabri

Indeed, the way Paul understands it, to worship Jesus brings glory to the Father. Since God has exalted him and given him the name kyrios, we must see the worship of Jesus as being in full accord with the will and purposes of God. David Capes

The cotton fields are white to harvest. A nice ride along Culgoora Road was terminated a little short because the road was dug up. #cycling #Narrabri

In a sense the cross unmasked the wise, the scribe, and the skilled debater and showed them to be what they are (compared to God): foolish and weak. At the same time the word of the cross has turned the world upside down—or should we say right side up—so that the despised, the marginalized, and the castoffs are revealed to be the chosen and truly wise of the new age. 

A great ride to Haire Drive this morning. A little bit cool and breezy, but that is #Narrabri in autumn. #cycling