In this post, I share a personal story of something of mine that was recently lost and found. We also look at the "Lost Parables" of Jesus from Luke 15.
The One with Batman in the Title
OK, so Batman is not in the bible. But there is a connection to Bruce Wayne's origin story and Galatians 4, which will be what this post is about. CLICK HERE to Listen on Spotify. Guardians and Trustees I didn't see this coming. I opened up Galatians 4 and read Paul's continued instruction and guidance … Continue reading The One with Batman in the Title
Foolishness
In Galatians 3, Paul does not "pity the fool" like Mr. T. He calls out their foolishness in the hopes of their recovery. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dNZw6pLjifXv1cAeqHWzS?si=QSimu7IyTN2Yos4FNOo-ew Use this table of contents to skip to various parts of the post. Recap of previous ChaptersFoolish in the New TestamentLuke 24:22-27 (focus on verse 25)Romans 1:141 Timothy 6:9Titus 3:3Two applications … Continue reading Foolishness
Lunchtime Showdown
Galatians 2 https://open.spotify.com/episode/46NpPEQHT97vFKldtbBZ5v?si=P6ykydoSR-KHaFlwKs7Lsg I need you to do something as you start to read this. I need you to use your imagination and go on a journey with me. Think back to your grade school or high school years. Do you have it? Now think of lunch time, perhaps you were in a cafeteria. Now … Continue reading Lunchtime Showdown
The Call of Paul
Have you ever worked hard on doing something right, only to have someone come behind you and mess up all your hard work? In Galatians chapter 1, Paul is faced with a similar situation. He has taught the true gospel, but others who came later to the Galatian churches were teaching wrongly. In this blog … Continue reading The Call of Paul
Nineveh – The Sequel
The book of Nahum is a hidden gem. In this post, we will look at chapter 1, discovering what it says about who God is, what He does, what He will do, and even nature's response to His very presence. All of this is wrapped in a proclamation against the Assyrian capital city, Nineveh (yes, … Continue reading Nineveh – The Sequel
Seasons
A look back at the early church & a look back on this past year of our church. In this post we are going to look at some passages in Acts that describe the early church. As we walk through these passages and unravel the story, I want to place another story alongside it. That … Continue reading Seasons
The Junction of God, Man, and Holiness
Be Holy? What does that really look like? How am I supposed to do that? Jesus said some things that were really hard to swallow. Literally he once told a crowd, “...unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.” (from John 6:53). This … Continue reading The Junction of God, Man, and Holiness
One People Bringing People to Jesus
Today we look at Caring for the spiritual part of a person. Their need for salvation, their eternal need for a relationship with Jesus. Today we talk about Bringing people to Jesus. But the way this happens is not what you might expect…
Everyday Blessings
One People Blessing Our Community The past several weeks, we’ve been unpacking this vision for the Church of the Nazarene in the USA/Canada region. The way we will go about doing the mission. The mission being “make Christlike disciples in the nations.” We looked at the overall vision and its necessity in this juncture of … Continue reading Everyday Blessings
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