This is not the title I normally use of Jesus. Perhaps I've developed an allergy to the title after hearing many say, "Jesus was a good teacher, a prophet, but not God." I reject that. He is God who became flesh to dwell among us (John 1:14). Still, he is the greatest prophet who ever walked the earth. (6 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read more3 Protections For Today's Believers - Part 3 (1 John 2:18-27)
John wants us to, first, consider the season we are in. Second, he wants us to confess Jesus as the Son. Third, and finally, we learn in these verses, he wants us to continue in the Spirit's teaching. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
Read moreHow to Read More Books
Someone recently asked me for advice on how to read more books. They recognized it's wise to acquire wisdom, but struggled to "find the time." (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: The Reverent, Faithful, Whole-Hearted Bible Teacher
King Jehoshaphat was one of Judah’s godly kings. He established reforms and devoted himself (and the people) to the worship of the LORD. One initiative of his was to reestablish the Levites, priests, and heads of families. God intended for each of them to instruct others in Scripture, but by the days of Jehoshaphat it wasn't happening, so he revived them. Each role — Levites, priests, and family heads — would begin to speak the word of God once again. It was time for Scripture to find application in the daily lives of the people. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
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Bible teachers and preachers are a gift to the body of Christ, but they have also received a gift and a calling from the Lord, one they must steward well for the glory of God. I don’t personally know of any communicator of God’s word who feels they have no room to improve. Every pastor or teacher I know wants to grow in their gifting. (7 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreThe Reverent, Faithful, Whole-Hearted Bible Teacher (2 Chronicles 19:9)
King Jehoshaphat was one of Judah’s godly kings. He established reforms and devoted himself (and the people) to the worship of the LORD. One initiative of his was to reestablish the Levites, priests, and heads of families. God intended for each of them to instruct others in Scripture, (10 Minutes/1500 Words)
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