the gospel of matthew: the identity and mission of jesus
Finally. Someone is writing a Bible commentary that’s easy to understand… and apply. InterVarsity Press has recently delivered the second book in their Resonate Series, The Gospel of Matthew: God With Us by Matt Woodley. Check out the description of the book… They say the Bible is true, but does it ring true? Does it [...]
reflections on resurrection, the word, and self [april 2011 top content]
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This has become a bit of a habit so far this year. I enjoy seeing (and analyzing) what content seems to be resonating with people around here. The month in which we celebrate Easter shows that how we remember the Resurrection was foremost in people’s minds. There also seemed to be a strong interest in [...]
[epistle of james] chapter 5
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Read James 5 (NASB, ESV, MSG) I’m watching a line form in the foyer. My belly is swollen 8 months large over our third child. It’s the annual church camping trip sign-ups. The line is getting long as I watch the early birds select their campsites. If you invite a friend, someone who doesn’t go to [...]
[epistle of james] introduction
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James is perhaps one of the most quoted texts in the New Testament. It is well known for short-pointed phrases in the style of wise sayings. For example: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (1:22) or “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from [...]
epistle of james [group blogging project]
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It’s New Testament wisdom literature… kind of like a ‘modern’ day Book of Proverbs. The Epistle of James is a book like no other in the New Testament. But that’s one of the things that makes it so special. Some of the greatest guidance we have on Christian living comes from this collection of sayings [...]
books, community, and social justice: [february 2011 top content]
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I love looking at my analytics and learning more about what people are picking up and reading around here. I always learn a lot about what’s resonating with people, and sometimes renew a passion for certain topics that I may not have thought about in a while. This month, I definitely see some trends in [...]
how to read the bible [with amazement]
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There was likely a period after Paul’s conversion to Christianity when he spent considerable time studying the Scriptures (The Law and the Prophets). As a Pharisee, he would have had an extremely high level of knowledge regarding the Word of God. But until his Damscus Road experience it would have been mere head knowledge without [...]
commentary on mark :: jesus casts out an unclean spirit
The text (Mark 1:21-28, ESV): 21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered the synagogue and was teaching. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man [...]
Commentary on Mark :: Jesus Calls Four Fishermen
The text (Mark 1:16-20): 16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 And immediately they left their nets and [...]
Commentary on Mark :: Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry
The text (Mark 1:14-15): 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” The commentary: After the preparation of His baptism and testing, Jesus now begins His [...]
Commentary on Mark :: Jesus is Tempted by Satan
The text (Mark 1:12-13): 12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him. The commentary: This is by far the shortest account of Jesus’ time in [...]
Commentary on Mark :: John Baptizes Jesus
The text (Mark 1:9-11): 9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11 And a voice came from [...]
Commentary on Mark :: John the Baptist Prepares the Way
The text (Mark 1:1-8): 1The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, ”Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, 3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness: ’Prepare the way of the Lord, make his [...]
Commentary on Mark :: An Introduction
The Gospel of Mark is quite an interesting writing. It is the shortest of all of the Gospels, but is one that jumps right into the action, and reads almost like a Hollywood movie script. So as I study this action-packed writing with the Young Adults Ministry that my wife and I lead, I want [...]
jesus’ version of the butterfly effect: matthew 25:31-46 [#resonateseries]
It’s the last teaching of Jesus that’s recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did [...]
Nov 15, 2011 | Categories: authentic christianity, bible literacy, book reviews, READ, SERVE, the latest | Tags: bible commentary, butterfly effect, intervarsity press, ivp, Jesus, least of these, matthew 25:31-46, resonate series, sayings, teaching, the final judgement, the sheep and the goats | 1 Comment »