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Jesus' Transfiguration Highlighted a Different Mountain (Mark 9:1-13)

February 9, 2023 Nate Holdridge

I would like to conclude our three-part study of this transfiguration with one last observation. We've seen how the transfiguration on the mountaintop provided an encouraging preview and an important conference. But it also provides us with a different mountain, and this mountain is all-important to your life today. Let me explain. (4 Minutes/900 Words)

Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 2 (Mark 2:13–17) — His Kingdom Is for Sinners

April 13, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Jesus Is the Friend of Sinners, Part 2 His Kingdom Is for Sinners

(Mark 2:13–17)

Now, the day of salvation in your life should be a day of celebration, and that's how Levi saw things. He invited Jesus to his house and invited his friends, many tax collectors and sinners. They gathered around the table and, as was their custom, reclined as they feasted together. It was a celebration, but also a farewell party. Levi had a new life, calling, and adventure in front of him. (4 Minutes/1100 Words)

Jesus Fills Our True Need (Mark 2:1-12)

March 30, 2022 Nate Holdridge

The story pivots us from the introductory days of Jesus' ministry to the controversial ones. We know Jesus wasn't popular with all people at all times—he was, after all, crucified. And most of us know that Jesus became disliked by the religious leaders of his day. So, his popularity must have become mixed with opposition at some point. (10 Minutes/3000 Words)

Fine Print? (Exodus 34:7)

February 3, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Like the burning bush that kicked off the whole thing, an unquenchable fire blazed within Moses. He wanted to see God. In unparalleled wisdom, he was certain no amount of personal success could slake his thirst. He would only be satisfied with God. (3 Minutes/800 Words)

A Healthy Heart Before God - How To Deal With a Condemned Heart (1 John 3:19-20)

August 10, 2021 Nate Holdridge

At this point in his letter, John knew his readers were ripe for feelings of condemnation. He'd written to them about believing in Jesus, obeying God, and loving other Christians. And on this last point, many might have felt terrible weakness. (7 Minutes/1900 Words)

Exodus 33-34

June 23, 2021 Nate Holdridge

As a reminder, we're here in the book of Exodus, in the middle of a three-chapter section where the people of Israel first rebelled in building the golden calf while Moses was still on Mount Sinai. Then secondly, and we'll see it in this chapter, Moses will mediate for the people. He's actually already begun mediating for the people a little bit in chapter 32, which we saw in our last study together. And then finally, God is going to restore the people of Israel. So that's the flow that we're in, in this little three chapter section. Rebellion of Israel, the mediation of Moses for Israel, and then the restoration of God to Israel.

Remember Who You Are - Little Children: Forgiven by the Father (1 John 2:12-13)

April 13, 2021 Nate Holdridge

remember+the+children.jpg — Remember Who You Are - Little Children: Forgiven by the Father

(1 John 2:12-13)

Nehemiah was a man on a mission. He lived during a time in the Old Testament era when God's people weren't doing well. God had to discipline His people, so He allowed them to be carried off into Babylonian captivity. Years later, working for a foreign power far from home, Nehemiah heard news about Jerusalem, God's holy city. (10 Minutes/2500 Words)

Friend of Sinners, Part 2 (Mark 2:15)

August 25, 2020 Nate Holdridge

mark+part+2.jpg — Friend of Sinners Part 2

(Mark 2:15)

Now, the day of salvation in your life should be a day of celebration, and that's how Levi saw things. He invited Jesus to his house and invited his friends, many tax collectors and sinners. They gathered around the table and, as was their custom, reclined as they feasted together. It was a celebration, but also a farewell party. Levi had a new life, calling, and adventure in front of him. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)

A Guide For The Climb - The Introduction

May 2, 2019 Nate Holdridge

Our world whirls and spins without thinking. On hyperdrive, society cruises ahead at breakneck speed. We move fast to get what we want fast. Like Veruca Salt, we want it, and we want it now! Gone are the days of slowness, the days when the journey was just as beautiful as the destination. We often think any shortcut worth taking, that the quickest route is the best route. (8 Minutes/1500 Words)