The pillars of ancient Greek buildings were designed to connect the entire structure above to the foundation below. As we've already seen, David was a man with a foundation. In the passage before us, someone will say of David, “The LORD is with him.” That was David’s foundation, the rock upon which he stood. God was with David. David belonged to God, and God belonged to David. God was David's foundation.
Read moreWhy Should We Take Communion? Part 2 (Mark 14:22-25)
Why Should We Take Communion? Part 2
Mark 14:22-25
Communion offers us so much as believers in Christ. Last week, we began looking at some of the many reasons taking communion blesses and benefits the church – it reminds us of the incarnation, centers us on the atonement, emphasizes the importance of our personal faith, and communicates the unity of the church. Let’s continue looking at six more today.
Read moreArchival Post: The Test Of A True Believer -- The Results (1 John 2:9-11)
The Test Of A True Believer -- The Results (1 John 2:9-11)
Archival Post
Each week throughout 2021, I will share a Bible study blog post taking us through the letter of 1 John. Only five chapters long, this brief book is worthy of our consideration. Whether you drop in for one post or many, I pray that you enjoy them. Access all posts here.
Read moreThe Call of the Shepherd-King 03—I Will Establish My Glorious Kingdom—Micah 3:1-4:5
Sunday Teaching: The Call of the Shepherd-King 03—I Will Establish My Glorious Kingdom—Micah 3:1-4:5
Read moreWhy Should We Take Communion? Part 1 (Mark 14:22-25)
Why Should We Take Communion? Part 1
Mark 14:22-25
Mark tells us that Jesus and the disciples **were eating** the Passover meal when Jesus did something out of the ordinary (22). The customary Passover ceremony would have begun with a blessing over the group. Then, they would drink from the first cup of wine. Next, the youngest child in the group, perhaps John in this upper room, would ask, "Why is this night different from other nights?" The host or father of the group -- Jesus in this instance -- would then retell the events of the original Passover in Exodus.
Read moreDavid's Journal
This is a piece I wrote for our recent worship night at our church. It is a historical fiction, based on Scripture(2 Sam. 11-12, Psalms 32, 51). I tried to put myself in David's sandals.
Read moreArchival Post: A Tale Of Two Men From Ecclesiastes 10:18
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There was once an old man of incredible talents. He had ability rarely found in the world. But in his latter years he sat alone. Poverty had overtaken the man, for he was slothful.
Read moreThe Call of the Shepherd-King 02—I am Ready to Lead (Micah 2, Oracle 1.2)
Sunday Teaching: The Call of the Shepherd-King 02—I am Ready to Lead (Micah 2, Oracle 1.2)
Read moreThe New Passover Meal (Mark 14:12-25)
The New Passover Meal
Mark 14:12-25
In Exodus, God set Israel free from their Egyptian captivity with the Passover (Exodus 12). Though plague after plague had rained down on Egypt, Pharaoh would not surrender. With a hardened heart, he refused to acknowledge a deity greater than himself. He was the ultimate man, and, like many after him, in his defiance, he would not and could not submit to God.
Read moreArchival Post: A Quick Checkup From Acts 2:42
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OK, I admit it. I don’t like it when Acts 2:42 is presented as the mission statement of the church. Sometimes it sounds to me like Acts must have ended with that verse. Like Pentecost happened and 3K souls were added to the church and then — BOOM! — hangout and Bible study time started!
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