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Archival Post: Our Salvation Song

April 18, 2022 Nate Holdridge

Hezekiah was an excellent king of Judah. A descendant of David, he bore similar traits to his ancestor in that he worshipped God and delighted in God's law. At one point, Hezekiah became sick. Isaiah the prophet was summoned, and he told Hezekiah his time to die had come. Hezekiah pleaded with God but also pleaded with Isaiah to plead with God. Isaiah returned with the glad announcement that Hezekiah would live. For another fifteen years, Hezekiah sat on the throne.

Exile Service - 1 Peter 4:10-11 - The Grace of Exile #22

October 24, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Exile Service - 1 Peter 4:10-11 - The Grace of Exile #22

The Test of a True Believer -- The Results (1 John 2:9-11)

April 6, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Here, we have the final claim of this section. This man says he is in the light, where God is, but hates his brother (in Christ). The reality, John says, is that he is still in darkness. (5 Minutes/1400 Words)

Archival Post & Podcast: How To Combat Mission Fatigue

March 4, 2021 Nate Holdridge

How To Combat Mission Fatigue

Archival Post & Podcast

A point comes in any church's life where atrophy sets in. The passion and joy and labor begin to dry up as people begin to grow discouraged in the mission. Soon, the fight, and what they were fighting for in the first place, is forgotten. Life -- it's busy, after all -- swallows up fruitfulness. The church becomes an afterthought. The mission is replaced with routine. (5 Minutes/1000 Words)

The Life of David: Secret Preparation (1 Samuel 16:1-13)

March 1, 2021 Nate Holdridge

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(1 Samuel 16:1-13)

For many years, David has been one of my favorite Bible characters. He has become a friend to turn to, and his life has encouraged mine. Because the texts explaining his life are precious to me, I am going to write a series of articles on the early years of David's life and will release these teachings about once per month. I pray God ministers to your heart as we inspect His word. (10 Minutes/2800 Words)

Exodus 14-15

February 24, 2021 Nate Holdridge

Even though Pharaoh had allowed the people of Israel to depart after the terrible events of the Passover were unleashed upon his own household and the households of every Egyptian, there is one last demonstration of God's power that needs to be performed for the people of Israel to fully be set free from Egypt and belong to God. Make no mistake, the people of Israel are exiting slavery from Egypt, but are entering into service of God.

Learning Servanthood (Mark 10:35-45)

December 17, 2020 Nate Holdridge

Here, we find two of Jesus' disciples responding to Jesus' announcement about his death. Their response is dense and out of touch. Looking back, James and John would agree. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)

God Rewards Life in the Kingdom (Mark 10:28-30)

November 24, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Mark 10:28-30)

Peter thought about what he'd just witnessed. He'd watched a rich young ruler turn away from Jesus. He wouldn't leave all and follow Christ. But Peter and the other disciples had. Just saying. (3 Minutes/800 Words)

When Work Goes Sideways (Genesis 11:4)

November 5, 2020 Nate Holdridge

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(Genesis 11:4)

Before sin entered the world, before the fall, work was a way mankind glorified God. God created us to work, and the garden needed cultivating. And now, under the curse brought on by sin, we are still called to a life of work. (1 Minute/300 Words)

Video Message: From Rags to Riches

October 23, 2020 Nate Holdridge

In the ultimate Rags to Riches story- Joseph, was the second most powerful man in the entire world. And it appeared that overnight he had turned into this incredible man, but nothing could be further from the truth.