Nate Holdridge

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Exodus 35-37

June 30, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Chapter 35, and all the way to the end of the book in Chapter 40, is fairly repetitive in that the exact descriptions that God gave to Moses of the tabernacle on the mountain are now said by Moses, exactly as he received them, to the people so that they might get busy about the mission of building this tabernacle. But the repetition need not scare us as believers today. The repetition is helpful because it helps us understand that we must heed the word of God precisely, not loosely, but we must precisely heed the word of God.

Your Work Is Worship (Genesis 2:15)

June 21, 2021 Nate Holdridge

So **the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it**. Later, once sin entered the world, the ground was cursed, and mankind's work became considerably more difficult. The ground began yielding thorns and thistles at that point. But, before the fall, work was part of God's original plan. Still is. (2 Minutes/500 Words)

Your Genealogy: The Creation of Humankind (Genesis 1:26-27)

May 24, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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(Genesis 1:26-27)

One of the first things readers often fixate on is the way God said, **Let *us* make man in our image**. Who is the *us* and *our* to whom God refers? The ancient rabbis thought God was speaking to the angelic realm, a sort of heavenly court who watched His every move. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)

The Life of David: Borrowed Victory (1 Samuel 17)

May 3, 2021 Nate Holdridge

So far, in our journey with David, we've seen his earliest years. God had called and anointed David, and the early signs of God's blessings were upon him. But it is at this point a dilemma arises -- How would He elevate a young teenage boy into Israel’s limelight? How would He get the heart of the nation to be for the God-hearted man, David? Goliath was God’s answer. (10 Minutes/3000 Words)

Remember Who You Are -- Young Men: Victorious Over the Evil One (1 John 2:13-14)

April 27, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Here, after our previous study of the children and fathers, we have the young men. They represent that great middle section of the Christian life. The children enjoy being forgiven. The fathers have enjoyed Christ. And the young men enjoy victory, for they are the ones sent into battle. (5 Minutes/1100 Words)

Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man - Part 2

December 15, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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The Ultimate Man

Part 2: Prophet Jesus

This is not the title I normally use of Jesus. Perhaps I've developed an allergy to the title after hearing many say, "Jesus was a good teacher, a prophet, but not God." I reject that. He is God who became flesh to dwell among us (John 1:14). Still, he is the greatest prophet who ever walked the earth. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)

Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Man

December 8, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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Jesus Christ is the ultimate man. He is the One every believing man wants to emulate. We are bombarded daily with images and impressions and attitudes from society's popularized men, but none of them are worthy to loosen Jesus' sandal strap. (6 Minutes/1600 Words)

A Guide for the Climb - Chapter 13 - Go Back To The Davidic Heart (Psalm 132)

July 16, 2020 Nate Holdridge

When ancient Israel was set free from Egypt, they began to wander in the wilderness. Their leader, Moses, was called up to Mount Sinai to meet with God. There, Moses received directions on an elaborate tabernacle structure where the people could seek God. God gave Moses instructions for the tent itself and instructions for altars, furniture, the priesthood, and the ark of the covenant. That ark was to be placed inside the innermost room of the tabernacle. God's presence would rest upon it. (13 Minutes/3000 Words)

Adam's Work (Genesis 2:15)

May 5, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Genesis 2:15)

Adam was called to cultivate the gift God had given him. The earth was his to enjoy. He was called to work, and so are we. (2 Minutes/400 Words)

Archival Post: 20 Years With Jesus

February 19, 2019 Nate Holdridge

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Archival Post

“I am happy to share this archival post as a reflection on a topic that has been important to me.

I hope you will enjoy either revisiting this topic with a new awareness or reading it for the first time with fresh eyes.”

— Pastor Nate

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