This morning at Bethel, I preached on Mark 8:31-38 as part of our sermon series on Discipleship, "No Turning Back." https://youtu.be/2j1QC_ymZ-k For more worship videos, you can subscribe to the church's channel.
The Book That We Love: The Labyrinth
This is the fourth video in a series exploring why God gave us the Bible. https://youtu.be/XIuBur5oxgg Discussion Questions: Apart from God’s Word, how is our knowledge of God like a maze? How does the image of the labyrinth and red thread highlight the goodness and graciousness of God in giving us the Bible? Think of a time... Continue Reading →
Sermon: The Samaritan
This morning at Bethel, I preached on Luke 10:25-37 as part of our sermon series on Discipleship, "No Turning Back." https://youtu.be/PcgHOOxJ1-g For more worship videos, you can subscribe to the church's channel.
The Book That We Love: On or Off Track
This is the third video in a series exploring why God gave us the Bible. https://youtu.be/47YYWnv6SYY Discussion Questions: Describe a time when you found yourself headed to an unintended destination. What was it like to realize this? How did you get back on track? How have you experienced God guiding you along the right path through... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Discipleship in the Storm
This morning at Bethel, I preached on Matthew 12:22-36 as part of our sermon series on Discipleship, "No Turning Back." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAizjaZfiTM For more worship videos, you can subscribe to the church's channel.
How to Read the Bible: Interpretation in the Reformed Tradition
We need to know what something is and what it is for before we will know what to do with it. I recently received a pair of calipers in the mail. A family member was going through some of grandpa’s old tools and sent pictures around to the family seeing if anyone wanted anything. I... Continue Reading →
The Book That We Love: The Spectacles of Scripture
This is the second video in a series exploring why God gave us the Bible. https://youtu.be/QPWial4EJQQ Discussion Questions: Describe a time where you had difficulty seeing something and then it later became clear. How might thinking of the Bible as like a pair of glasses change how we approach or how we share it with others? Describe... Continue Reading →
Sermon: Blessing & Calling
This morning at Bethel, I preached on Matthew 5:1-16 as part of our sermon series on Discipleship, "No Turning Back." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLMqvXcYNKk For more worship videos, you can subscribe to the church's channel.
The Book That We Love: Why Did God Give Us the Bible?
This is the first video in a seven part series exploring why God gave us the Bible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-wjMxx7Ozw Discussion Questions: Explain the difference between knowing someone and knowing about someone. Why is this difference important when we consider that the Bible was given so we would know God?What could you know about God through creation?... Continue Reading →
Discussion Questions for “The Book That We Love”
VIDEO 1: Why did God give us Holy Scripture? Explain the difference between knowing someone and knowing about someone. Why is this difference important when we consider that the Bible was given so we would know God?What could you know about God through creation? How does Scripture correct or clarify this knowledge? What does the... Continue Reading →
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