Jesus' Transfiguration Offered an Encouraging Preview (Mark 9:1-3)

January 26, 2023 Nate Holdridge

In response to the disciples' confession and this new teaching about his death and resurrection, Jesus took three of his men to a mountaintop. Though we don't know the exact location of this event, it seems likely to be one of Mt. Hermon's peaks, around 9,000 feet in elevation. The other gospels tell us he went there to pray, and, as was their custom, they slept while he cried out to God. (5 Minutes/1100 Words)

Walk in Truth - Consider the Season (1 John 2:18-20)

June 8, 2021 Nate Holdridge

I want you to think of Joseph in the section of John's writing we are entering into today. You see, when you come to Christ, there is a feeling of abundance. You are forgiven for your sin through Jesus' substitutionary death, connected to your Father in heaven, and a recipient of the Spirit. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)

3 Protections for Today's Believers - Part 1 (1 John 2:18-27)

November 12, 2020 Nate Holdridge

3+Protections+For+Today%27s+Believers.jpg — 3 Protections for Today's Believers Part 1

(1 John 2:18-27)

Joseph, the youngest son of Jacob, was favored by his father. So much so, he was given a position of power and privilege over his older brothers. God favored Joseph too. He gave him dreams that indicated he'd one day lead his brothers and parents. No one but Joseph believed these dreams, and his brothers despised him because of the favor both God and their father had shown him. (10 Minutes/2600 Words)

Follow #26 – Mark 9:1–13 – Be Helped by Jesus’ Transfiguration

August 30, 2020 Nate Holdridge

What are we to do with such a beautiful and awe-inspiring episode? What did it mean for them? What did it mean for Jesus? And what does it mean for us?

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)