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Unmentioned book recommendations about our part in God's Mission:All Things New by Pete Hugheshttps://shorturl.at/QnnJlThe Great Story and the Great Commission by Christopher J. H. Wrighthttps://shorturl.at/caAeqNow that I have your attention... Pastor Scott and Jeremy talk about the past two sermons covering God's Mission and Recapitulation, and reflect on how God has lined certain things up within our church!Book mentioned in this Pod:Brainwashed by Manny Arangohttps://shorturl.at/eZ3jG

Pastor Angela shares a message on biblical remembrance. Deuteronomy 4:9 NIV Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. Judges 2:10 NIV And all that generation also were gathered to their fathers. And there arose another generation after them who did not know the Lord or the work that he had done for Israel.  1 Corinthians 1:5-7 NIV For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 1 Corinthians 10:11 NLT These things happened to them as examples for us. They were written down to warn us who live at the end of the age.  Deuteronomy 4:9 NIV Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them fade from your heart as long as you live. To forget a person is to lose touch with the story of the relationship and all it meant in the past and should still mean now. - Christopher J. H. Wright “To be without a story is to live without any sort of script that might help us to know who we are and what we're about. We flail and meander. We frantically try on roles and identities to see if they fit… to see yourself in the story is to have a name, a backstory, a project - all of which serve as rails to run on, something stable and given we can count on.” - James K. A. Smith Romans 12:1-2 NIV Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Listen along as we continue through the book of Hebrews. Notes//Quotes: Hebrews 8:1-13 - Jack Hebrews 8:1-13 The Israelites believed that the Temple in Jerusalem was the place above all where heaven and earth met, quite literally. When you went into the Temple, especially when you went into the holy of holies in the middle of it, you were actually going into heaven itself. “Heaven' is not, in the Bible, simply a ‘spiritual', in the sense of ‘non-physical', dimension; it is God's space, God's realm, which interlocks with our realm, our world (‘earth') in all sorts of ways.” NT Wright "If "gospel" means good news, then Jeremiah had some for sure. He saw the judgment coming, in horrifying technicolour. But he saw beyond it to the redeeming, restoring grace of God, and indeed he speaks of the "new covenant", which takes us to the heart of the gospel in Christ." ~ Christopher J. H. Wright Colossians 2:6-7 “One of the tragedies of the contemporary church is that, just when the world seems to be ready to listen, the church often seems to have little or nothing to say. For the church itself is confused; it shares in the current bewilderment, instead of addressing it. The church is insecure; it is uncertain of its identity, mission and message. It stammers and stutters, when it should be proclaiming the gospel with boldness. Indeed, the major reason for its diminishing influence in the West is its diminishing faith” John Stott  

“The Great Commission” (Matthew 28:16-20) is the central driving mission for God's people. But here is a question to consider: How does this commission that churches have for people relate to the mission that God has for every aspect of life? Before we know what our mission is, we must first know what God's mission is.  Christopher J. H. Wright (PhD, Cambridge) is the Global Ambassador of the Langham Partnership, strengthening leaders in churches around the world. He was chair of the Lausanne Theology Working Group and the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress of 2010. He has written many books including commentaries on Deuteronomy, Jeremiah, Lamentations, and Ezekiel. Two incredibly influential books have been The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative (IVP Academic) and The Mission of God's People: A Biblical Theology of the Church's Mission (Zondervan Academic).  His latest book is The Great Story and the Great Commission: Participating in the Biblical Drama of Mission (Baker Academic, 2023). This book was the winner of the Christianity Today 2024 Book Award for “Missions/Global Church” and the Outreach 2024 Resource of the Year for “Mission and Cross-Cultural.” In this book, Dr. Wright shows us that how we read the Bible has a profound impact on how we understand what mission is. He says, “People read and preach the Bible in tiny bits and pieces, for its promises or rules or doctrines, and fail to take it as the true story of the universe – past, present, and future – a story in which we are called to participate as coworkers with God.” You can purchase Chris Wright's books from independent booksellers Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-333. Mention that you heard about this book on the Reintegrate Podcast and get 20% off. ________________ Thanks for listening! Please share this podcast with your friends.  Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. Go to re-integrate.org for the latest articles on reintegrating your callings with God's mission and online resources for further learning. You can also find out about a Bible study book that you can use in your small group or individual devotions: Reintegrate Your Vocation with God's Mission. On Reintegrate's podcast page, you'll find more episodes and ways to contact Bob and David. 

Christopher J. H. Wright was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and taught high school there for some years after graduating from Cambridge in 1969. After obtaining a Cambridge doctorate in Old Testament economic ethics, he was ordained in the Church of England in 1977 and served a curacy in an Anglican parish. In 1983 he went with his family to India and taught a variety of Old Testament courses at the BD and MTh levels at the Union Biblical Seminary, Pune, for five years. He also contributed in other ways to theological education in India. In September 2001 he was appointed to be International Ministry Director of the Langham Partnership International (https://us.langham.org/), a consortium of trusts founded by John Stott, committed to the strengthening of the church in the developing world through fostering leadership development, biblical preaching, literature and scholarship. Now Chris is the “Global Ambassador” for Langham partnership. Chris' own podcast, “On Mission” (https://au.langham.org/global-resources/podcast/), features conversations with Christian leaders around the Majority World. Chris is a scholar with multiple publications, most of which can be found here (https://langhamliterature.org/online_resources/chriswright/index.html).

Jeremiah 29:12 (NIV)Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.  Angie talks about how God is merciful and hears our cries for help.  https://livesteadyon.com/Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.comFacebook @livesteadyonInstagram @angiebaughman421 Grab freebies and subscribe to the weekly Steady On newsletter at: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-newsletter/ You can download a blank study sheet here: https://livesteadyon.com/sbs-blank-study-sheet/ Interested in the Step By Step Bible study method? Download the FREE masterclass here: https://livesteadyon.com/live-steady-on-stepbystepmasterclass/  Logos Softwarehttps://www.logos.com/Enduring Word Commentaryhttps://enduringword.com/WordHippohttps://www.wordhippo.com/BibleGatewayhttps://www.biblegateway.com/Blue Letter Biblehttps://www.blueletterbible.org/ Charles H. Dyer, “Jeremiah,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 1 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 1122–1123. The Holy Bible: The Amplified Bible. 1987. 2015. La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.  "Gesenius's Hebrew and Chaldee Lexicon - Study Resources." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 1 Sep, 2023. . Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, and David Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, vol. 1 (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc., 1997), 535. Christopher J. H. Wright, The Message of Jeremiah: Grace in the End, ed. Alec Motyer and Derek Tidball, The Bible Speaks Today (Nottingham, England: Inter-Varsity Press, 2014), 296. Walter Kaiser Jr., “Jeremiah,” in CSB Study Bible: Notes, ed. Edwin A. Blum and Trevin Wax (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2017), 1185. The New International Version (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2011), Dt 30:3–5.  Theme musicHeartwarming by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3864-heartwarmingLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Zephaniah and Haggai." It is the twenty-eighth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 6, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Zechariah and Malachi." It is the twenty-ninth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on August 13, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Jonah." It is the twenty-five installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 9, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Obadiah and Micah." It is the twenty-sixth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 16, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Nahum and Habakkuk." It is the twenty-seventh installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 30, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Daniel." It is the twenty-second installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 18, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Hosea & Joel." It is the twenty-third installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 25, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Amos." It is the twenty-fourth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 2, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Jeremiah." It is the twentieth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 4, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Ezekiel." It is the twenty-first installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on June 11, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Isaiah." It is the nineteenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 28, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.·      The Bible Project summaries of books.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

The kingdom of God grow in the midst of the kingdoms of the world. The kingdom of God can be found in every country, consisting of those of every tribe, tongue, and nation. Think about the implications of this. Let's learn the politics of Jesus.The sermon today is titled "Not of This World." It is the second installment in our series "The Church Before The Watching World." The Scripture reading is from John 18:33-38 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 30, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing the Kingdom.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):Aristotle, Politics. [Note: Credit belong to Plato's Republic, on which Aristotle expanded].Epistle to Diognetus (New Advent).Christopher J. H. Wright, Here Are Your Gods: Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times (Downers Grove: IVP, 2020).Jonathan Storment, “Carrying a Cross through Political Crossfire,” RenewOrg.Andrew Sullivan, “America's New Religions,” Intelligencer, Dec 7, 2018.Harvard's Cooperative Election Study.Bob Turner, “America's New Religion,” White Station Church of Christ Facebook post, March 24, 2021.The Speeches of Adolf Hitler: 1922-1939, Vol 1, ed. Norman H. Baynes (London: OUP, 1942), p.871.Joan E. Cashin, First Lady of the Confederacy: Varina Davis' Civil War (HUP, 2006), p. 2Nathan P. Kalmoe & Lilliana Mason, “Lethal mass partisanship: Prevalence, correlates, & electoral contingencies,” APSA paper, 2018.Correction: Jeroboam (the son of Nebat) and Rehoboam were not brothers. My mistake! See 1 Kings 11:26.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

In AD 150, a letter to Diognetus claims that Christians deny the Greek gods, live in poverty, remain faithful in marriage, and welcome persecution. They respond to abuse with love. This is the church before the watching world. Or is it?The sermon today is titled "Naming The Gods." It is the first installment in our series "The Church Before The Watching World." The Scripture reading is from Romans 2:21-22 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on July 23, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under SERVE: Announcing the Kingdom.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):For Christians as atheists, see Everett Ferguson, Backgrounds of Early Christianity, 2nd ed. (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1993), pp. 556-61.Epistle to Diognetus (New Advent).For the stories of Nero, see Suetonius, Life of Nero.Christopher J. H. Wright, Here Are Your Gods: Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times (Downers Grove: IVP, 2020).Christopher J. H. Wright, “Confronting Idols.” Sermon delivered at the third Lausanne congress on world evangelization, Cape Town, 2010. (My concluding lines either summarize or are inspired by the incredible crescendo of his speech, found between the 15 minute mark and the 20 minute mark).I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Proverbs." It is the seventeenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 14, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Proverbs." It is the eighteenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 21, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Job." It is the fourteenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on April 23, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Job." It is the fifteenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on April 30, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Proverbs." It is the sixteenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 7, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Ezra." It is the twelfth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 26, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Nehemiah." It is the thirteenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on April 16, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In 1-2 Chronicles." It is the eleventh installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 19, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In 1-2 Kings." It is the tenth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 12, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In 1-2 Samuel." It is the ninth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 5, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Joshua and Judges." It is the seventh installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 19, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Ruth And Esther." It is the eighth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series.  Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 26, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series. Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time (until his untimely death).·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

In this episode, Christopher Wright talks about the great story, the grand narrative of the Bible and the mission of God and discusses what part the great commission plays in the story.  We talk about the marks of mission, how we should live in God's story, and how seeing the world through a missional worldview changes the way we interact in the world.Chris Wright is the Global Ambassador of the Langham Partnership (www.langham.org), which provides literature, scholarships and preaching training for Majority World pastors and seminaries. He taught in India for five years. His books include Old Testament Ethics for the People of God; The Mission of God; The God I Don't Understand; The Mission of God's People, and the Great Story and the Great Commission. Chris and his wife Liz have four adult children and eleven grandchildren and live in London, as members of All Souls Church, Langham Place.Chris' Book:The Great Story and the Great CommissionChris' Recommendation:Biblical Critical Theory by Christopher WatkinConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook or Instagram at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/Consider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below.Support the show

On today's episode, listen to Pastor David and Pastor Aaron talk about a Christianly view of politics. The world is experiencing global tension it's not felt in 50+ years. How are believers to respond, think, and pray? Resources:    Here are Your Gods by Christopher J. H. Wright https://a.co/d/0zdilP2     How the Nations Rage by Jonathan Leeman https://a.co/d/5uggk4e The Political Seduction by Michael L. Brown https://a.co/d/0obfW7j Join us for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday! Learn more at www.gracebaptist.org/passionseason The Magnify Podcast is a production of Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita, CA. For more information about service times and events, head to our website www.gracebaptist.org. If you have questions for Pastor Aaron, Pastor David, or our other guests, send them to us by email at magnify@gracebaptist.org.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel. The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Deuteronomy." It is the sixth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series. The Scripture reading is from Deuteronomy  10:12-13. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 12, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture. Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes. Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series.  Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):·       I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time! I did not view his video series, but I am sure they are great.·       Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.·       Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.·       H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.·       N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God. I'd love to connect with you!·       Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.·       Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.·       Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel.The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Leviticus." It is the fourth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series. The Scripture reading is from Leviticus 20:26. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 29, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes.Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time! I did not view his video series, but I am sure they are great.Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.John Haralson's notes are taken from this webpage.Jay Sklar's points are taken from this webpage.Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel.The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Numbers." It is the fifth installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series. The Scripture reading is from Numbers 14:18. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on February 5, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes.Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time! I did not view his video series, but I am sure they are great.Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel.The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Exodus." It is the third installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series. The Scripture reading is from Exodus 6:5-8. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 22, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes.Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time! I did not view his video series, but I am sure they are great.Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel.The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Genesis." It is the second installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series. The Scripture reading is from Genesis 12:1-3. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 15, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes.Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time! I did not view his video series, but I am sure they are great.Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Read the Bible with Gospel Lenses. When God says he will bless the entire world through one man. When all cry out for deliverance from Egypt, or Assyria, or Babylon…and God comes to their rescue. When outsiders beg for mercy, and dare to touch the face of God, and they find overwhelming grace and acceptance.The gospel was preached to Abraham. Every section of Scripture—Law, Prophets, Psalms, Gospels, Letters, and Apocalypse—tells of God's relentless rescue mission, reconciling the world in and through the Messiah.Hear every book of the Bible retold through the lens of the gospel.The sermon today is titled "The Gospel In Every Story." It is the first installment in our "The Gospel In Every Story" Series. The Scripture reading is from Luke 24:27. Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on January 8, 2023. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under Learn: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or get the discussion notes.Click here if you would like to access the entire "Gospel in Every Story" series.Footnotes (Sources and References Used In Today's Podcast):I was inspired to do this series by reading Tim Keller, Center Church. Little did I know he would wind up doing a video series covering the same material at the same time! I did not view his video series, but I am sure they are great.Michael Williams, How To Read The Bible Through The Jesus Lens, served as the first and most basic resource. I used his key texts and hook questions, and often found his short summary of the books to be inspirational.Christopher J. H. Wright, The Old Testament In Seven Sentences.Christopher J. H. Wright, Knowing Jesus Through The Old Testament.H. H. Drake Williams III, Making Sense of the Bible.N. T. Wright, The New Testament and the People of God.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Which ancient Israelite laws still apply today and which don't? Should the law be divided into moral, civil, and ceremonial categories? And why did Jesus quote Deuteronomy when Satan tempted him? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to audience questions about the Deuteronomy scroll. Thanks to our incredible audience for your questions.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Which Laws Still Apply and Which Don't? (1:30)Can Laws Be Categorized as Moral, Civil, and Ceremonial Rules? (12:52) Were Jesus and His Disciples Considered Sojourners Under the Law? (22:47)Why Did Jesus Quote Deuteronomy When Satan Tempted Him? (27:55)How Did Jesus Connect Idolatry and Adultery? (33:38)Did the Prophets Really Use Moses' Song to Confront People? (37:48)How Many Covenants Did Yahweh Make with Israel? (44:38)Referenced ResourcesOld Testament Ethics for the People of God, Christopher J. H. WrightJohn H. SailhamerInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.You can experience the literary themes and movements we're tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTSShow produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder. Edited by Dan Gummel, Tyler Bailey, and Frank Garza. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo. Audience questions compiled by Christopher Maier.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

In the second movement of Deuteronomy, Moses gives Israel the law … again. But this time, he's not talking to a nomadic group of people wandering the desert—he's talking to the next generation preparing to settle in a permanent home for the first time. As they move into the land, their laws and their lives will need to look a little different. But in what way? In this episode, join Tim and Jon as they discuss how the law was always meant to form Israel (and modern readers) into people of wisdom, justice, and righteousness.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (0:00-19:35)Part two (19:35-34:39)Part three (34:39-50:46)Part four (50:46-1:13:08)Referenced ResourcesZondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary, Clinton E. ArnoldOld Testament Ethics for the People of God, Christopher J. H. WrightInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.You can experience the literary themes and movements we're tracing on the podcast in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS"Valse," “Parasol,” and “Bronea” by Plusma and Guillaume MuschalleShow produced by Cooper Peltz with Associate Producer Lindsey Ponder. Edited by Dan Gummel, Tyler Bailey, and Frank Garza. Podcast annotations for the BibleProject app by Hannah Woo.Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

Welcome to season 2 of Down Under Theology, a podcast equipping and encouraging Australian Christians to get down and under the theology impacting the life and mission of the church.In episode 16 we examine the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel is an interesting prophet, oftentimes acting out prophecies in weird and wacky ways. We talk about why God asks Ezekiel to convey his message in this way, and how we should capture this in our own preaching and teaching. We discuss the big themes in the book, particularly focusing on the presence of God, resurrection, and new life, and discuss how to read and teach Ezekiel fruitfully.In Season 2, we'll be going over each book of the Bible, bringing out the big ideas, themes, and implications for the life and mission of the church.Thoughts, questions or feedback? Get in touch with us at downundertheology@gmail.com.---Episode Hosts:Allister Lum Mow (@allisterlm)Cameron Clausing (@cam_clausing)Murray SmithProducer:Nick RabeEpisode Sponsor:Christ College, Sydney---S2 Episode 16 - Show NotesRecommended Resources - God Dwells Among Us: Expanding Eden to the Ends of the Earth by G. K. Beale and Mitchell KimThe Book of Ezekiel Chapters 1 - 24 by Daniel I. BlockThe Book of Ezekiel Chapters 25 - 48 by Daniel I. BlockThe Message of Ezekiel by Christopher J. H. WrightChrist College, Sydney Preparing leaders for God's church and its gospel-centred mission in the world.

“The whole earth, then, belongs to Jesus. It belongs to him by right of creation, by right of redemption and by right of future inheritance - as Paul affirms in the magnificent cosmic declaration of Colossians 1:15-20. So wherever we go in his name, we are walking on his property. There is not an inch of the planet that does not belong to Christ. Mission then is an authorized activity carried out by tenants on the instructions of the owner of the property.” — Christopher J. H. Wright

“The whole earth, then, belongs to Jesus. It belongs to him by right of creation, by right of redemption and by right of future inheritance - as Paul affirms in the magnificent cosmic declaration of Colossians 1:15-20. So wherever we go in his name, we are walking on his property. There is not an inch of the planet that does not belong to Christ. Mission then is an authorized activity carried out by tenants on the instructions of the owner of the property.” — Christopher J. H. Wright

Greed, sex, arrogance, power. These are all examples of idolatry that are as true today as they were in biblical times, said Christopher J. H. Wright. The author of “Here Are Your Gods”: Faithful Discipleship in Idolatrous Times added: “Idolatry often involves the perversion of something good in itself, like family, work, beauty, or sex.” Moses confronted idolatry and other sins many times during the Exodus, but the golden calf episode was the most significant. The covenant had just been affirmed by the nation (Exodus 19). Moses had communicated the Law, including the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20). The initial instructions for the tabernacle had even been given. Nonetheless, the people made and worshiped an idol, including the “revelry” of sexual immorality (Ex. 32:6). Moses was on top of Mount Sinai for 40 days. The people had grown impatient, and their already weak faith dried up. Instead of standing his ground, Aaron, the new high priest (Exodus 29), went along with their idolatry. When Moses confronted him later, he offered the ridiculous excuse seen in Exodus 32:24. The golden calf may have represented the Egyptian bull god Apis. In any case, the people had flagrantly broken the second commandment. Moses conveyed God’s righteous anger by literally breaking the two tablets of the Law (v. 19). He also enacted a beautiful piece of poetic justice by grinding up the idol into powder, sprinkling it in the water, and forcing the Israelites to drink it (v. 20). Yet the sin continued and the people were “running wild” (v. 25). So Moses called out, “Whoever is for the Lord, come to me” (v. 26). The Levites answered and went through the camp, killing the idolaters. Their zeal helped consecrate or set them apart for special service (v. 29). >> While we may not bow down to a golden calf, the temptation to idolatry is very much alive in our day! Do we serve the three Ps—personal freedom, political power, and prosperity—or the Lord?

How can a collection of ancient manuscripts written by numerous people over thousands of years tell one unified story? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa dive into how the Bible was written and how such a diverse collection of authors, literary styles, and themes can form one divinely inspired, unified story.View full show notes from this episode →Timestamps Part one (00:00 - 13:30)Part two (13:30 - 22:00)Part three (22:00 - 36:00)Part four (36:00 - 45:40)Part five (45:40 - end)Referenced ResourcesThe Shape of the Writings (Siphrut: Literature and Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures), Julius Steinberg and Timothy J. StoneThe Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible, Paul D. WegnerLee Martin McDonald's collected worksDominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible, Stephen G. DempsterThe Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative, Christopher J. H. WrightInterested in more? Check out Tim's library here.Show Music “Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS"Aftersome" by ToonorthShow produced by Cooper Peltz, Dan Gummel, and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. Powered and distributed by Simplecast.

We begin giving our Bible reading some C.R.E.D by first Checking Genre and knowing what to look for in each type. C- Check R- Read E- Examine D- Discover Sources & Mentions: Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis How To Read The Bible As Literature by Leland Ryken How to Read the Bible Video Series by The Bible Project The New Testament in Its World by Michael Bird and NT Wright Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament by Christopher J. H. Wright Synonymous parallelism example (Psalm 24:1-2) Antithetic parallelism example (Psalm 1:6) Emblematic parallelism example (Psalm 25:13) Synthetic parallelism example(Psalm 34:9) Climatic parallelism example (Psalm 29:1-2) Show music: “River Runs Deep” by SLPSTRM “Across the Delta“ by SLPSTRM Produced by Jeremy Eagan --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anakainosis/message

Citations (in order)On new priesthood between Old and New Testament,Hebrews 8.8, 13; 9.11'...the days are coming, declares the Lord,  when I will make a new covenant......by calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.But when Christ came as high priest...he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands...On calling on God without being preached to; note again the backdrop of roman audience where philosophy thrived,Romans 10.14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?Colossians 2.8See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.On mission of God, Abrahamic promise,see publications by Christopher J. H. WrightFor Socrates' reference of 'daimon',Apology 31d, 37e, 40a to 40cPhaedrus 242b-c.On division of kingdom, satanic or foreign spirits,Matthew 12:26If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? On knowing Jesus prior to meeting him,John 4.25The woman said, “I know that Messiah (called Christ) is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”On Spirit, compared to the wind,John 3.8The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.On Biblical interaction with philosophy, or philo-sophia, Jewish prophetic God and pagan reception, undertaken by Pauline writing,1Corinthians 1.22-3For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, On Filioque controversy,See publications by A. Edward Siecienski. On work of the Holy Spirit prior to the name of Jesus being preached,See Acts 10, Peter's confession at v.44-48"...They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”  So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.On Jesus asking, sending, of the Holy Spirit,John 14.16, 15.26And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever...When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father...Isaiah 65:1 I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.On Paul preaching for God that is unknown specifically to roman culture at that time period,Acts 17.22-34...For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going to proclaim to you...On nature and grace,See Thomas Aquinas, or  Summa theologiae. On Immnauel Kant and religion,See Critique of Pure Reason, Religion within the Bounds of Bare Reason Matthew 11.18-9For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.' The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'  But wisdom is proved right (vindicated in some translations) by her deeds.Hebrews 11.3 (ESV)By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

Citations (in order)On new priesthood between Old and New Testament,Hebrews 8.8, 13; 9.11'...the days are coming, declares the Lord,  when I will make a new covenant......by calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.But when Christ came as high priest...he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands...On calling on God without being preached to; note again the backdrop of roman audience where philosophy thrived,Romans 10.14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?Colossians 2.8See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.On mission of God, Abrahamic promise,see publications by Christopher J. H. WrightFor Socrates' reference of 'daimon',Apology 31d, 37e, 40a to 40cPhaedrus 242b-c.On division of kingdom, satanic or foreign spirits,Matthew 12:26If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? On knowing Jesus prior to meeting him,John 4.25The woman said, “I know that Messiah (called Christ) is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”On Spirit, compared to the wind,John 3.8The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.On Biblical interaction with philosophy, or philo-sophia, Jewish prophetic God and pagan reception, undertaken by Pauline writing,1Corinthians 1.22-3For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, On Filioque controversy,See publications by A. Edward Siecienski. On work of the Holy Spirit prior to the name of Jesus being preached,See Acts 10, Peter's confession at v.44-48"...They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”  So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.On Jesus asking, sending, of the Holy Spirit,John 14.16, 15.26And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever...When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father...Isaiah 65:1 I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.On Paul preaching for God that is unknown specifically to roman culture at that time period,Acts 17.22-34...For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going to proclaim to you...On nature and grace,See Thomas Aquinas, or  Summa theologiae. On Immnauel Kant and religion,See Critique of Pure Reason, Religion within the Bounds of Bare Reason Matthew 11.18-9For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.' The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'  But wisdom is proved right (vindicated in some translations) by her deeds.Hebrews 11.3 (ESV)By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

Citations (in order)On new priesthood between Old and New Testament,Hebrews 8.8, 13; 9.11'...the days are coming, declares the Lord,  when I will make a new covenant......by calling this covenant “new,” he has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and outdated will soon disappear.But when Christ came as high priest...he went through the greater and more perfect tabernacle that is not made with human hands...On calling on God without being preached to; note again the backdrop of roman audience where philosophy thrived,Romans 10.14How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?Colossians 2.8See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.On mission of God, Abrahamic promise,see publications by Christopher J. H. WrightFor Socrates' reference of 'daimon',Apology 31d, 37e, 40a to 40cPhaedrus 242b-c.On division of kingdom, satanic or foreign spirits,Matthew 12:26If Satan drives out Satan, he is divided against himself. How then can his kingdom stand? On knowing Jesus prior to meeting him,John 4.25The woman said, “I know that Messiah (called Christ) is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.”On Spirit, compared to the wind,John 3.8The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.On Biblical interaction with philosophy, or philo-sophia, Jewish prophetic God and pagan reception, undertaken by Pauline writing,1Corinthians 1.22-3For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, On Filioque controversy,See publications by A. Edward Siecienski. On work of the Holy Spirit prior to the name of Jesus being preached,See Acts 10, Peter's confession at v.44-48"...They have received the Holy Spirit just as we have.”  So he ordered that they be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.On Jesus asking, sending, of the Holy Spirit,John 14.16, 15.26And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever...When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father...Isaiah 65:1 I revealed myself to those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. To a nation that did not call on my name, I said, ‘Here am I, here am I.On Paul preaching for God that is unknown specifically to roman culture at that time period,Acts 17.22-34...For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god. So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going to proclaim to you...On nature and grace,See Thomas Aquinas, or  Summa theologiae. On Immnauel Kant and religion,See Critique of Pure Reason, Religion within the Bounds of Bare Reason Matthew 11.18-9For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.' The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.'  But wisdom is proved right (vindicated in some translations) by her deeds.Hebrews 11.3 (ESV)By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.

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(00:00-09:34): Brian and Ian discussed the Banner Magazine article, “Why Christians Should Observe Black History Month,” and reacted to Keith Simon's Every Square Inch blog post, “Why Christians Should Celebrate Black History Month.” They also shared their thoughts on Leon A. Rodrigues' blog post, “Why Celebrate Black History in Church?”.     (09:34-28:42): Dr. Richard Beck, Professor of Psychology at Abilene Christian University and author of Trains, Jesus, and Murder: The Gospel According to Johnny Cashand Stranger God: Meeting Jesus in Disguise, joined Brian and Ian to chat about his blog series, “The Theology of Calvin and Hobbes" and his new book, Hunting Magic Eels: Recovering an Enchanted Faith in a Skeptical Age. Learn more about Richard and his books at his blog, Experimental Theology.    (28:42-37:43): In his recent blog post at The French Press, David French asked, “How comfortable are your cultural slippers?” Brian and Ian unpacked David's post, “Discerning the Difference Between Christian Nationalism and Christian Patriotism.”  (37:43-47:07): “Our Attraction to Idols Remains the Same, Even When the Names Change,”  Brian and Ian discussed Christopher Reese's Christianity Today interview with Bible scholar Christopher J. H. Wright.  (47:07-56:20): Brian and Ian reacted to Thom S. Rainer's Christian Post article, “7 reasons you must not abandon your online services.”  (56:20-1:05:21): Brian and Ian shared their thoughts on Travis Lowe's blog post at Medium.com, “Quiet Isn't Always Peace.” (1:05:21-1:15:22): Brian and Ian commented on Keith Kauffman's Gospel Coalition article, “The COVID Vaccine and Christian Unity.”       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."—Paul (Galatians 5:22f) This week we welcome Rev. Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright for a conversation on his newly-published Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit : Growing in Christlikeness, a gem of a book exploring—in straightforward language, yet covering much theological ground—Paul's teaching on how the indwelling of God's Spirit in the believer can free us from both legalism and selfishness by helping us to grow more Christlike in character. Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including works on mission, ethics and bible commentaries. He is an ordained priest in the Church of England, and for many years served as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College. He has chaired the Lausanne Theology Working Group, and is the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010. (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."—Paul (Galatians 5:22f) This week we welcome Rev. Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright for a conversation on his newly-published Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit : Growing in Christlikeness, a gem of a book exploring—in straightforward language, yet covering much theological ground—Paul's teaching on how the indwelling of God's Spirit in the believer can free us from both legalism and selfishness by helping us to grow more Christlike in character. Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership, providing literature, scholarships, and preaching training for pastors in Majority World churches and seminaries. He has written many books including works on mission, ethics and bible commentaries. He is an ordained priest in the Church of England, and for many years served as academic dean and then principal of All Nations Christian College. He has chaired the Lausanne Theology Working Group, and is the chief architect of The Cape Town Commitment from the Third Lausanne Congress, 2010. (For show notes please visit http://themindrenewed.com)

Christopher J. H. Wright