Growing Deeper Into the Soil of God's Word to Bear Fruit For His Kingdom
This the eighth video in a series on why God gave us the Bible: https://youtu.be/y1Bcdk84ebc Discussion Questions: What role do proofs and arguments for trusting the Bible play in the Christian life? In sharing the faith with others?Share an experience/argument that increased your confidence in the Bible. Share a moment that caused you doubt. What... Continue Reading →
This is the sixth video in a series on why God gave us the Bible: https://youtu.be/DXbTSishhF8 Discussion Questions: In what ways is the Bible like a school? What do we learn when we go there? Unlike with other schools, we never graduate from the Bible or completely master it. Why is this important? What traps might... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
A version of this essay was originally delivered as part of The Arts and Humanities Colloquium at Hope College (Holland, MI). As the Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century began and gained momentum, many of the reformers sensed a need within the new movement: Education. While the theologians understood the new doctrines, the masses did... Continue Reading →
I invite you to open your Bibles with me to the book of Revelation. Revelation 3, beginning in verse 14. Revelation is the last book in the Bible. Revelation 3, beginning in verse 14. We have been listening to God’s word in the book of Revelation in order to tune our hearts to the reality... Continue Reading →
I invite you to say these words after me: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. Let’s say that again: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. [Take off glasses] Naturally, I cannot see very well. Without my glasses... Continue Reading →
I invite you to open your bibles with me to Galatians, chapter 3, beginning in verse 19. Galatians 3:19-29. Galatians is in the New Testament - Romans, Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians. Galatians 3, beginning in verse 19. Before we hear God’s Word this morning, please take a moment to pray with me. Father, may Your Word... Continue Reading →
I enjoy a good book. or three. or five. As an avid reader, one of the ways I keep track of my reading, spur myself on, and learn about new books is through Goodreads - a social networking site for readers. The site allows me to track what I'm reading as well as what my... Continue Reading →
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