Read Luke 9:20-27.We see crosses in our churches and on steeples. Christians even wear crosses as jewelry. There is a temptation to forget that the cross represents sacrifice. Jesus Christ willingly died a sacrificial death on the cross to save sinful mankind. In our passage, Jesus made the clearest prediction about His suffering and sacrifice. … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #33
Month: September 2020
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 3)
A Scared Young ManThe story begins with a scared young manWhen we first see Gideon in the book of Judges, he is a scared young man. This is because of the predicament in which his people find themselves beginning in Judges 6. The beginning of Judges 6 sets up the situation for the nation of … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 3)
Social Justice Project #19
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 14: The Pauline Letters: II CorinthiansThe apostle Paul wrote much of the Christian Scriptures. His corpus of writings comprise letters to churches and leaders of the churches in which he was involved. Two letters to the church in Corinth were included in the canon of Scripture, although evidence … Continue reading Social Justice Project #19
Discipleship Minute #32
Read Philippians 2:5-11When you think of generosity, who comes to mind? I can think of several individuals who were generous with their time, talents, and resources with which they invested in my life. But, the most generous person we can imagine pales in comparison with Jesus Christ. This week’s passage is one of the most … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #32
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)
IntroductionYou might be thinking to yourself, I’m not going to be leading a great army against anybody. Why should I look at Gideon? These biographies from the Hebrew Scriptures have a purpose for us as well.Paul wrote to the Corinthian church,“Now these things happened to them as examples, and they were written as a warning … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)
Social Justice Project #18
What does the Bible say about justice?Part 13: The History: ActsThe Gospels were written, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, as biographies of Jesus of Nazareth, each with its own target audience. Luke, the travelling companion of Paul, was the author of two works in the Christian Scriptures, the Gospel which bears his name … Continue reading Social Justice Project #18
Discipleship Minute #31
Read Matthew 1:18-25We all like to see the hero sweep in just in the nick of time to save the situation. Our literature is filled with stories of someone powerful coming to the rescue of those in need. Those of us who have trusted in Christ have experienced that same moment of rescue. When we … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #31
Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)
IntroductionHow many of you enjoy reading biographies? One of my favorite biographies is called Grant and Sherman by Charles Flood. My reason for liking it is the subtitle: The Friendship That Won the Civil War. It details the interaction, both personal and professional between the two leading army commanders of the war. The book also … Continue reading Gideon: A Biographical Study (Part 1)
Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 4
Nehemiah, armed with letters to officials and a military escort, traveled across his world to Jerusalem. He had everything he needed to do the work. The letters from the king gave him safe passage and access to resources needed to rebuild. When he reached the city, Nehemiah found that the situation was just as bleak … Continue reading Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 4
Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2
Last week, I began a discussion of the Old Testament figure Nehemiah.While serving as cupbearer to King Artaxerxes, Nehemiah was rocked by news that the city of Jerusalem was devastated. The walls of the city were broken down and the gates had been burned. The news was enough to drive Nehemiah to tears. In the … Continue reading Why I Am a Christian Apologist and Why You Should Care, Pt. 2
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