Psalm 22—A Move From Dim Anguish to Radiant Joy
Read moreThe Cost of Following Christ (Mark 8:34)
The Cost of Following Christ
(Mark 8:34)
In our last post, we thought about the attractiveness of following Christ. Jesus is attractive. And he is the Christ. But the disciples needed to know what kind of Messiah he would be because the wrong view would lead to a wrong view of discipleship. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
Read moreThe Son Who Came To Make Sons: When He Arrived (Galatians 4:4a)
The Son Who Came To Make Sons: When He Arrived
(Galatians 4:4a)
The book of Galatians is one of Paul's earliest works. In it, he combatted the idea that faith plus works lead to salvation. He warned his audience about the danger of trying to obtain God's favor through the keeping of the law (and losing God's favor when disobeying the law). And, here, to bolster his argument, Paul seems to have quoted an early Christian confession. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreHebrews 1:1-4—God Spoke By The Son—Christmas Sunday
Hebrews 1:1-4—God Spoke By The Son—Christmas Sunday
Read moreGalatians 4:4-5 -- The Son Who Came to Make Sons
Today, let us consider four elements of his coming.
- When did he come?
- Where did he come from?
- How did he come?
- And why did he come?
Each of these questions is answered in our text.
Read moreThe Road of Christ (Mark 10:32-34)
The Road of Christ
(Mark 10:32-34)
Here, Mark portrays Jesus on his journey. From the valley below, Jesus and his disciples had to climb 3,500 feet to get **up to Jerusalem**. It was a solitary journey for the Lord; he walked alone **ahead of** the disciples. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreFollow #32 -- Mark 10:32-52 -- Jesus: Man on a Mission
Luke wrote the book of Acts, and he started it this way: "In the first book...I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach," (Acts 1:1, ESV). Luke knew Jesus' mission had begun with his life, death, burial, and resurrection -- but that he is still on his mission. His cross saves, and now he urges his church on by his Spirit, that we might engage in his mission.
How I Teach Good Friday Services
How I Teach Good Friday Services
I recently sat down with a pastoral friend of mine to catch up. During the course of our conversation, we began talking about various ministries and events coming up in each our lives. Since Christmas, at the time of the conversation, was right around the corner, he began asking me about our Christmas Eve Services, so I told him about the teaching rhythm I've landed on for both that service and also Good Friday. (10 Minutes/1800 Words)
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