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David, Goliath and the Gospel

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Where is Jesus in the story of David and Goliath? Matt Chandler here explaining the difference between a moralistic interpretation of the story of David and Goliath and a gospel-centered approach. For more information on The Gospel Project, check out the website.

“Teach Us To Pray”

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It’s a simple enough request. Like so many times recorded in the gospels, Jesus was praying and when He came back to His followers, they knew where He had been. So they asked Him: “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John also taught his disciples” (Luke 11:1). What follows is Jesus’ answer to their [...]

An Older Brother Worthy of the Honor

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Theology

I loved this post from Jared Wilson: His brothers said to him, “Are you indeed to reign over us? Or are you indeed to rule over us?” So they hated him even more for his dreams and for his words. – Genesis 37:8 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James – Jude [...]

7 Daily Sins

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Friends to Check Out

If you’re not reading my friend Jared Wilson, you probably should be. Here is a fine video for his new Bible study called “Seven Daily Sins.” The study is is available now for purchase online.

My Plan for Bible Reading in the New Year

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Church

Over the years, I’ve tried several Bible reading plans, meeting more success with some than with others. Some take you through the whole Bible in a year chronologically. Others choose a passage from the Old Testament, New Testament, and the Psalms every day. In fact, here is a brief list of some you might check [...]

To Climb or Not To Climb…

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I haven’t climbed a tree in years. His heart was beating fast now, though he didn’t really understand why. But he had a growing sense that things in his life were coming to a head. A culmination. Something was getting ready to happen. The branches are low enough. I could do it, you know. I [...]

The Redemptive Purpose of Tendinitis

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Theology

Boy my shoulder hurts. I know that sounds like a small thing, and in truth, it really is. I’m not taking chemotherapy pills, nor do I have a surgery scheduled that will take me out of working or parenting commission. But it hurts. It hurts a lot especially when I’m trying to throw around three [...]

The Best 3-Letter Word in the Bible

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Joel Lindsey reflects on the word “but”: To my surprise, I’ve discovered that one of the most encouraging words in the New Testament is the word but. Especially in Paul’s writings, encountering the word but very often leads to some of the most remarkable, gospel-filled statements to be found in Scripture. Here are just a [...]

“God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle.”

Posted by MK | Filed under Bible Study, Theology

Ah, the theological platitudes of Hallmark Christianity. Statements like these are quoted so often that they’re generally regarded as biblical truth: God helps those who help themselves. God won’t give you more than you can handle. Cleanliness is next to godliness. We might as well be saying that a bird in the hand is worth [...]

A Hermit’s Christianity

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This is Katskhi Pillar. It abruptly rises 40 meters from the hills of Central Georgia and looks similar to a giant’s club. Its mythical aura made it a place of worship since humans settled this area. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, the pillar served as a pagan holy place for a long time and [...]

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