Articles for tag: Caesarea Philippi

May 6, 2019

Lesson for May 12, 2019: Trust Jesus with Your Soul (Mark 8:27-38)

Dr. Mark Scott wrote this treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson. Scott teaches preaching and New Testament at Ozark Christian College, Joplin, Missouri. This lesson treatment is published in issue no. 4 (weeks 17-20; April 28–May 19, 2019) of The Lookout magazine, and is also available online at www.lookoutmag.com. ______ Lesson Aim: Trust Jesus’ authority to save you. ______ As part of a larger poem, William Ross Wallace wrote, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” A fitting tribute to mothers. But what about the God who rocks the whole world? Can we trust our

January 2, 2014

Christian Standard

Mission & Evangelism

Extending Our Hand All the Way

By Frank Shirvinski (In this column,Â Frank Shirvinski, senior minister at Chaparral Christian Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, writes about the church”s initiatives to connect with its local interfaith community.) Our relationship with the Jewish community in Scottsdale started a number of years ago with the release of The Passion of the Christ. When [Mel] Gibson”s movie came to town, two synagogues and two churches took the opportunity to present a joint screening, followed by a panel discussion with local clergy. The theater was sold out””and the discussion was greatly appreciated by an audience both interested in and concerned about the state

September 13, 2011

Christian Standard

New Testament Theology & Bible

Getting the Most from the Gospels (Part Two)

By Matt Proctor In Part One of this article, I explained that Matthew, Mark,Â Luke, and John are more than divinely inspired, historicallyÂ accurate biographies. They are that, to be sure. But eachÂ writer”s distinctive approach to telling his material gives usÂ nuance and knowledge we would never have received fromÂ one writer alone. This week we consider principles to help us get the fullest meaning possible from what I call these “pastorally interpretive narratives of the life of Christ.” Read Behind the Lines The first principle of Gospel reading is read behind the lines. In other words, look at the history and culture

February 7, 2011

Rod Idle

Theology & Bible New Testament

Lesson for Feb. 13, 2011: Jesus Is God”s Son (Mark 9:2-13)

Jesus Is God’s Son in the Transfiguration This lesson on Mark 9:2-13 reflects on the Transfiguration and the question of Jesus’ identity. Rod Idle emphasizes that God’s proclamation identifies Jesus as his Son, and God’s command calls disciples to listen to him as the ultimate authority. The Transfiguration revealed Jesus’ glory and divinity to Peter, James, and John. God proclaimed Jesus as his dearly loved Son, distinct from Moses and Elijah. The lesson calls readers to recognize Jesus’ authority and listen to him. This week’s treatment of the International Sunday School Lesson (for February 13) is written by Rod Idle

January 31, 2011

Rick Walston

Theology & Bible New Testament

Lesson for Feb. 6, 2011 Jesus Is the Messiah (Mark 8:27 9:1

Rick Walston’s lesson on Mark 8:27–9:1 explores Peter’s confession, Jesus’ suffering as Messiah, and the call for disciples to deny self and follow him.

February 21, 2010

Thomas F. Jones Jr.

Discipleship & Spiritual Formation Spiritual Disciplines

Our Holy Land Pilgrimage

Thomas F. Jones Jr. reflects on a Holy Land pilgrimage that moved pastors beyond tourism into prayer, worship, community, and renewed ministry vision.

April 16, 2006

Jim Dalrymple

Theology & Bible New Testament

Reclaiming Peter’s Radical Response to Jesus

Jim Dalrymple urges churches to recover the radical meaning of the Good Confession in Matthew 16. Peter’s declaration draws a line of loyalty and carries responsibilities that must be lived out, not merely repeated.