Theology & Bible

Jan 31 | Different Discernment

It is not enough to like or agree with the Sermon on the Mount. One must obey it. Jesus ended this sermon with a decisive call to action.…

Jan 31 | Clearing Away the Fog

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount clarifies our vision with regard to prayer, truth, obedience, and others.

The Power of Blood

Jan 24 | Singular Servants

In this latter half of Matthew 6, Jesus employed at least 18 different metaphors or images to drive home his point. He spoke of treasures, moths, vermin, and…

Jan 24 | Consider the Birds

Jesus didn’t say a sparrow would never fall; he said they never fall without the Father’s awareness (Matthew 10:29). Jesus didn’t promise we would escape all hardship. He…

Jan 24 | Discovery

Study Questions for Groups Note the short phrase at the end of verse 30, “you of little faith.” What does this phrase indicate to you about Jesus’ audience…

The Death of Evil

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. saw in minority groups’ struggles for social equality in America a parallel with Israel’s bondage in Egypt. King envisioned God’s goodness would deliver…

Jan 17 | Reverse Rewards

The practice of faith is always public and private. If the practice of faith is only public, then it is hypocritical. If the practice of faith is only…

Jan 17 | For Mine Is the Kingdom?

Often I find myself trying to run my own little kingdom—the “kingdom of Dave.” I know that sounds ridiculous, but it won’t sound any better if you substitute…

Jan 17 | Discovery

Study Questions for Groups — In what ways are a person’s motives important to how they practice their faith?

Vaccine

Jan 10 | Unconventional Wisdom

Jan 10 | Discovery

How to Read Scripture Correctly: A New Challenge for a New Year

Jan 3 | Do the Opposite

In an episode of the TV show Seinfeld, Jerry’s friend George sits in the coffee shop bemoaning his bad luck. He says, “My life is the opposite of…