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The Floods Vs. God (Psalm 93:3-4)
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Have you ever seen those UFC advertisements where they put the pictures of the two fighters next to each other? Sometimes they have their fists up like they're ready to pounce right on the poster — Guy #1 vs. Guy #2. A battle is brewing.
Read moreSunday Teaching: Coping With Extreme Pressure (Psalm 17)
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Adopt a Temple Theology
Mark 11:12-18
Through Jesus’ expression of righteous anger by overthrowing the tables in the temple, he demonstrated how important it was for the temple to be kept holy. How does this apply to us today? We must adopt a temple theology. Let me explain.
Read moreSermon: Psalm 15—Holy Self-Examination
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Jesus' Righteous Anger
Mark 11:12-21
In the passage before us, Jesus cursed a fig tree and overturned tables. He did not normally behave this way. Jesus did not customarily use miraculous power in destructive ways, but in ways that led to healing, feeding, deliverance, and resurrection. Jesus was about giving life. And when we imagine—really imagine—tables and chairs clanging to the ground while travel and trading are stopped, we are also concerned. Jesus often rebuked the way of the religionists of his day, but not like this.
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The first thing we must notice is how the LORD God commanded the man (16). He told Adam what was good (and bad) for him. He told Adam he had a choice -- life or death.
Read moreHey everyone! We are starting summer break here at nateholdridge.com, picking back up in mid-August with posts and podcasts. I intend to use the time to recalibrate and reset my writing and recording goals for you. Of course, the entire site will be available to you if you'd like to dip into the archive of blog posts, through-the-Bible studies, or podcasts! And don't forget my books; maybe there's one you'd like to read while I'm out. But I also want to say thank you for reading and listening. See you soon! -Nate
Sunday Sermon: Geoff Is The Man (Titus 2:2)-—retirement Sunday for Pastor Geoff Buck.
Read moreSermon Title: Psalm 11—An Immoveable Confidence
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Faith Holds Greater Values
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Hebrews addressed believers who were losing their place of privilege in society. They'd begun to experience mistreatment for their connection to Jesus. Like Moses, they were driven from a comfortable life because of Christ, so it makes sense that Moses' faith would stand as an excellent example for them (and also us).
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