Sunday Sermon: Knowing God 13—God's Commands—Exodus 20
Read moreJesus Replaces Chaos With Flourishing (Mark 9:14-18)
Jesus Replaces Chaos With Flourishing
(Mark 9:14-18)
Our episode today provides a significant contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. All the gospel writers are careful to record the stories together. They wanted us to note the differences between the two scenes. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreThe Promises Attached to Following Christ (Mark 8:35-38)
The Promises Attached to Following Christ
(Mark 8:35-38)
After calling people to follow him, Jesus explained the results that would follow if they did. There are four "fors" in these promises. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreThe Attractiveness of Following Christ (Mark 8:34)
The Attractiveness of Following Christ
(Mark 8:34)
I must start today's article by reminding you of our place in the gospel of Mark. Mark had begun his book by revealing Jesus' identity: he is the Christ, the Son of God (Mark 1:1), and in the first eight chapters of his gospel, Mark shows us the beauty of Jesus' life. No one in the book had confessed Jesus to be the Christ, the long-awaited Messiah, the descendent of David, who would vanquish Israel's enemies and bring in an everlasting kingdom. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreFly 05 — Galatians 2:17-21 — Gospel Life
Sunday Sermon: Fly 05 — Galatians 2:17-21 — Gospel Life
Read moreHow To Unleash Jesus' Mighty Work in Your Life (Mark 6:1-6)
How To Unleash Jesus' Mighty Work in Your Life
(Mark 6:1-6)
The story before us is one of the most terrifying in all the gospel accounts. Jesus visits his hometown of Nazareth (1), and they are astonished at his words and works (2). They knew he was powerful, mighty works having been done by him all throughout the region (2). But since they had known Jesus and his family for many years, they took offense at him (3). (12 Minutes/3000 Words
Read moreArchival Post: As Life Complexifies, Trust Must Broaden
As Life Complexifies, Trust Must Broaden
Archival Post
He stood powerless in front of the people. Thousands had gathered. For them, life had become hopeless, and this man had told them to follow him. And follow they did, leaving everything to give him a shot. But now he stood, fearing he'd made a mistake. He might have led them straight to their demise.
Read moreExile Grace - 1 Peter 5:10-14 - The Grace of Exile #27
Exile Grace - 1 Peter 5:10-14 - The Grace of Exile #27
Read moreThe Life of David: Hearing God’s Voice (1 Samuel 23)
The Life of David
Hearing God’s Voice
(1 Samuel 23)
Every human has had the experience of being misunderstood. In some instances, we feel the problem lies with our audience. Sometimes we think the problem lies with us, especially when it feels impossible to connect with our innermost thoughts and communicate them accurately. Throughout our lives, we find difficulty in understanding the thoughts, intentions, and desires of even those we love, those closest to us, let alone other mortals. Communication is difficult. (18 Minutes/4500 Words)
Read moreOutworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Witnesses (1 John 5:6–12)
Outworkings and Witnesses of the Gospel’s Truthfulness – Three Witnesses
(1 John 5:6–12)
Last week, John told us of three outworkings of the gospel in our lives -- love, obedience and belief. Today, John will give us three witnesses to the gospel's truthfulness. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
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