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Series: Walking WiselyTitle: "How to Walk God's Way in God's World"Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12 NIV James 1:5-6Hebrews 11:6 "Without faith [trust] it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him." NIVishBottom line: Wisdom is learning to walk in God's way (aka wisely) in God's world. INTRODUCTIONCONTEXTOUTLINECONCLUSIONDISCUSSION QUESTIONSNOTESYOUTUBE DESCRIPTIONMAIN REFERENCES USEDMy opening prayer: Lord God, help us grow to be and do like Jesus, while abiding in him and leading others to do the same. Bottom line: Wisdom is learning to walk in God's way (aka wisely) in God's world. OPENING STORYA few years ago, our youth group had Pastor Ed Newton speak to them at camp. They loved him! Well, I at some point started following him on Twitter (back then) but X and had saved this tweet/post in my files. This was his quote:"God's will? Find where you have been given favor, then follow favor, then be faithful to the place that God gave you favor!"So this resonated with me. So I posted a question asking him the source of that inspiration. He replied Proverbs 3. "Over the past several months, we walked through Book of Genesis in our series God's Promises, Our Journey.In Genesis, we watched God call imperfect people to trust Him with their future:Abraham leaving home not knowing where he was goingIsaac learning to trust God's covenant promisesBut that raises an important question:How do we actually walk that journey day by day?That is where Book of Proverbs comes in.If Genesis teaches us to trust God with the big story of our lives, Proverbs teaches us how to walk wisely with God in everyday life.Proverbs is not primarily a book of random sayings or good advice. It is a father teaching his children how to live skillfully in God's world.Wisdom in Proverbs is not merely intelligence, information, or success. Wisdom is learning to see life from God's perspective and walk in God's ways.At the center of Proverbs is this foundational truth:“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (Proverbs 1:7)In other words: true wisdom begins with a right relationship with God.That is why Proverbs 3:5–6 is one of the most loved and well-known passages in the Bible. It speaks directly into moments of uncertainty, transition, decision-making, and future direction.And that makes this passage especially fitting today as we celebrate our graduates.Many of them are standing at a major crossroads:decisions about schoolworkrelationshipscallingidentityfuture directionAnd Proverbs reminds all of us — graduates and non-graduates alike — that our greatest need is not simply a good plan, but wholehearted trust in God." -ChatGPTWe just spend 9 weeks learning that our journey is shaped by our belief/unbelief in God's promises. We said that God's promises (rightly believed) shape our journey for good.Proverbs 3 seems like the next right step. Why? Because it tells us how to walk God's way in God's world. Our journey.“Wisdom is where knowledge and love kiss each other.”“Power is simply operating in Christ's authority with his resources.”Father (King Solomon) is discipling his Prince son. Parents, are you paying attention here?“Genesis showed us God's promises in the journey. Proverbs teaches us how to walk wisely in that journey.” -ChatGPTOrBottom line: Wisdom is learning to walk in God's way (aka wisely) in God's world. CONTEXTWhat are the key traits of the book of Proverbs?"Proverbs as wisdom literature" #wisdom #promises"Solomon/father-to-son framework" #relationships #discipleship"Fear of the Lord theme""Connection to Jesus as wisdom incarnate" #incarnation-ChatGPT"We're in Proverbs and that means wisdom literature. Why does that matter? Well, we read wisdom literature differently from other types of literature like narrative or didactic. Wisdom literature often communicates general patterns.Gospel and covenant texts often communicate definitive redemptive promises.In other words, Proverbs teaches us the normal pathways of wisdom. Jesus announces the guaranteed promises of the kingdom."-ChatGPTGenesis showed us Abraham learning to trust God's audible voice with the big story of their lives. Proverbs teaches us how to walk wisely with God's written word in everyday decisions.“This is generally true now and will always prove true later.” -Daniel Akin"Proverbs describes the normal moral order of God's world,but the fullness of these blessings is ultimately eschatological." -ChatGPTBottom line: Wisdom is learning to walk in God's way (aka wisely) in God's world. OUTLINE (influenced by Danny Akin)In the early 90s, Anita and I lived in Tampa Florida. Our time included joining Bell Shoals Baptist Church, where I was baptized. This is where I responded to Ministry. This is where I heard the preaching of Danny Akin for the first. I had never heard preaching like this before. It so impressed and influenced me that summer, that I went to the seminar where he was Dean of students. (SEBTS) He's now the president of the seminary. Today's outline is influenced by him and his son's efforts in a commentary I read this past week.I. We Should Keep the Covenant PROVERBS 3:1,3,5,7,9The odd verses give the obligations that we are called to live up to if weare in a covenant relationship with the Lord. II. God Blesses Covenant-Keepers PROVERBS 3:2,4,6,8,10The even verses give the divine partner's obligations. III. This Is Generally True Now and Will Always Prove True LaterProverbs 3:11-12The proverbs are generally true now, but they are always ultimately true.IV. Jesus Kept the Covenant for You"The good news is that he represents us before the Father in this covenant relationship. He lived up to our obligations for us, and thenhe took the curses of covenant breaking in our place." -Daniel AkinCONCLUSIONBottom line: Wisdom is learning to walk in God's way (aka wisely) in God's world. From ChatGPT:The Pilot Through the Clouds (Excellent for “straight paths”)One of the most dangerous moments for a pilot is flying through thick clouds without visual reference points.Everything in the body starts lying:up feels down,left feels right,motion feels still.Pilots are trained not to trust their feelings in that moment. They must trust the instruments.Some pilots have crashed perfectly good airplanes because they trusted their instincts more than the guidance system.Proverbs 3 says: “Lean not on your own understanding.”There will be seasons where:your emotions will mislead you,your instincts will fail you,your understanding will be incomplete.In those moments, wisdom means trusting the Lord more than yourself.I found the incident you're referring to, though the pilot's name appears to have been spelled Vinson Kyle Perdue in newspaper reporting, not “Purdue.” The crash occurred in August 1981 near Dorchester Road in the Summerville area. What I could verify:He was a young Air Force pilot from Summerville.The jet crashed during a routine training mission near Dorchester Road.The crash happened close to the Kings Grant area you mentioned. I could not verify from available sources that vertigo/disorientation was officially determined as the cause, though your memory of local reporting may absolutely be correct. Spatial disorientation/vertigo is a well-known factor in military aviation crashes, especially during instrument conditions.For sermon purposes, I would be careful not to state definitively:“The crash was officially caused by vertigo…”unless you locate a direct source confirming that.But you can still use the illustration powerfully and honestly by framing it like this:When I was growing up in Summerville, there was a military jet crash near Dorchester Road across from Kings Grant where we lived.I still remember how sobering that was as a kid.And one of the things pilots are trained to understand is that when visibility disappears and disorientation sets in, your senses can begin lying to you.Up can feel down. Motion can feel still. Your instincts can become dangerous.That's why pilots are trained to trust their instruments more than their feelings.Proverbs 3 says something very similar spiritually:“Lean not on your own understanding.”There are moments in life where:your emotions will mislead you,your instincts will fail you,your understanding will be incomplete.Wisdom means learning to trust God more than yourself.That keeps:the local authenticity,the emotional weight,the aviation imagery,and the pastoral application—without overstating what can be historically verified.And honestly, because this is tied to your own childhood memory in Summerville, it will likely land much harder emotionally than a generic illustration ever could.From Claude.aiWhat Was Found on Vinson Kyle PerdueThe primary verified source is a newspaper clipping from The Greenville News, dated August 26, 1981 — a clipping published in The Greenville News on August 26, 1981, mentioning Vinson Kyle Perdue in Greenville, South Carolina. That confirms the name spelling (Perdue, not Purdue) and the August 1981 date align with newspaper reporting. The Newspapers.com record exists but sits behind a paywall, so the full text of the article wasn't accessible — which means we can confirm existence of reporting but not the article's specific content on cause of death.No publicly accessible official USAF accident investigation report for this specific crash surfaced. The Aviation Archaeological Investigation & Research database (which houses USAF accident reports from that era) exists but didn't return this specific crash in searches.Bottom line on the Perdue crash: Name, date, and general location are confirmed by newspaper record. Cause of death (vertigo/spatial disorientation) remains your childhood memory of local reporting — plausible and consistent with the era, but not independently verifiable from open sources right now.What Was Found on Spatial Disorientation — and Why It Strengthens Your IllustrationThis is where the research gets genuinely useful for your sermon. The data on spatial disorientation (SD) as a cause of military aviation fatalities is extensive and striking:• Spatial disorientation accounted for 11% of all USAF crashes, with a crash fatality rate of 69% — and the SD rate was significantly higher in fighter/attack aircraft and helicopters than in training and transport aircraft. At night, 23% of all crashes were SD-caused. • Even as overall military aviation accidents per flight hour decreased dramatically from 1958–1992, the rate of SD-caused crashes remained nearly constant — actually increasing as a percentage of all crashes, from 6% in 1958–1971 to 16% in 1972–1992. Technology didn't solve it. The problem is human physiology.• Over a 21-year period (FY1993–2013), there were 72 spatial disorientation mishaps in the USAF, resulting in the loss of 101 lives, 65 aircraft, and $2.32 billion.Spatial disorientation occurs when a pilot's response to false sensations — of attitude, motion, velocity, acceleration, or position — causes the pilot to misinterpret his or her position in flight relative to the earth or other aircraft. The instruments tell the truth. The pilot's body lies to him.How This Serves the SermonYou don't need the Perdue crash to be officially documented as an SD case to use SD as the theological hinge of your illustration. Here's why: the statistics above are so overwhelming that you can say with complete accuracy:“Spatial disorientation — where a pilot's senses tell him up is down and motion is stillness — is one of the leading causes of military aviation fatalities. The pilot feels completely confident. His body is lying to him. That's why pilots are trained to trust their instruments over their instincts.”Then the transition to Proverbs 3 is natural and devastating: “Lean not on your own understanding” isn't just piety — it's survival logic. The human perceptual system is not reliable in conditions of low visibility and high stress. Neither is the unregenerate heart.The local crash becomes the emotional anchor. The SD research data gives it theological weight that doesn't depend on what you can or can't verify about that specific August morning in 1981.PrayQuestions (Write this down) - grab an index card and penWhat is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Write this down on the index card in the seat pockets.DISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process: https://www.dbsguide.org/Read the passage together.Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really true, what should I do?What is God saying to you right now? (Write this down)What are you going to do about it? (Write this down)Who am I going to tell about this?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastNOTESProverbs 3:5-6 outline by Stephen Olford, Windows of Wisdom, pp. 17-19
We know that 2016 was a tough year. We saw a difficult election cycle and lost more celebrities than one would like to count. Most people are excited to see 2016 go. We at the Laymen's Cup have a lot to be thankful for. We have be been blessed beyond our wildest imagination. The show has grown by leaps and bounds. We have been downloaded on every continent, and people have reached out to us from numerous states and other countries. The Laymen have had some ups and downs, too. One of our own, Patrick, went on into ministry, and even though we are really proud of him, it was hard to see him go. Then Bob came on, and now we can't imagine doing the show without him. We held our first annual golf tournament that raised money for Shaun and Ann's adoption. People came from all over to help us raise money and had blast doing it. We want to say thank you for all the interviews, from Dr. Danny Akin, Dr. Frank Turkey, Dr. Douglas Wilson, and the many friends who came to hang out, like Travis, McCoy, and John. We owe a huge thank you to Dr. Chris Griggs, our pastor, and the one who holds us in check. Thank you to all who have participated in the show. The Laymen are especially thankful for all of the listeners. We do the show, first for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and also for you. We love all the reviews, emails and messages throughout the year. It encourages us each time someone reaches out to us. We hope that in everything thing we do we bring honor and praise to Jesus. Our hope is always to portray the Gospel in every conversation. Thank you for listening. You can find us on iTunes, and we are on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @laymenscup. Please pray for us, as we pray for you. Kemp, Shaun, Wes, and Bob.
Thom interviews Dr. Danny Akin, the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, about his new book, Vibrant Church. The post Vibrant Church: Becoming a Healthy Church in the 21st Century – An Interview with Dr. Danny Akin appeared first on Church Answers.
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On today's program, musician Sean Feucht and pastor Rob McCoy are joining forces for The Courageous Christianity Tour in honor of the late Charlie Kirk. Feucht has been accused in recent months of major moral, ethical, and financial failures. We'll take a look. Plus, Contemporary Christian Music legend Amy Grant and her family have settled a case over her great-grandfather's Nashville church. We'll have details. And, MinistryWatch each month tracks revenue for some of the largest Christian ministries in the country. A record 10-months of flat revenue could signal rough waters ahead for the economy. But first, Daniel Akin announced this week his plans to retire from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary after leading the SBC school for 22 years. The producer for today's program is Jeff McIntosh. We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Yonat Shimron, Kim Roberts, Kathryn Post, Jessica Eturralde, Makella Knowles, Christina Darnell—and you, Warren. Until next time, may God bless you.
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Daniel Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of a number of books, including Discovering the Biblical Jesus.
Dr. Danny Akin shares the story of missionary Ion Keith Falconer, whose brief but faithful life embodied the call of 1 Corinthians 16:13–14. He highlights Falconer's scholarship, strength, and devotion to the gospel, even in the face of sacrifice. This message challenges believers to consider how they might stand firm in faith as they follow the call of Christ.
Danny Akin congratulates graduates of the class of Spring 2025, and exhorts them from Ephesians 4:15 to speak the truth in love to the lost world––to speak the right thing at the right time and in the right way.
In the Spring 2025 Awards Chapel, Danny Akin shares the gospel and encourages believers through the fundamental beliefs each Christian holds.
In this Spring 2024 Commissioning Chapel, Danny Akin speaks to the departing missionaries from Colossians 4:2-6 on the power of faithful and persistent prayer.
Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary, joins the show's first-ever live recording to discuss his story in sports as an athlete, father, and ministry leader. Dr. Akin navigates the tension of loving sports and remaining faithful to commitments to Jesus Christ and His church. - Website: cfc.sebts.edu - Contact us: cfc.sebts.edu/about/contact-us/ - Support the work of the Center: cfc.sebts.edu/about/give/ All opinions and views expressed by guest speakers are solely their own. They do not speak for nor represent SEBTS. Read our expressed views and confessions: www.sebts.edu/about/what_we_believe.aspx
Commencing the Spring 2025 semester in his Convocation address, Danny Akin speaks on the dangers of casual Christianity and draws on a wealth of faithful scholarship to encourage students to live out a bold and life-altering faith.
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President Danny Akin teaches on the life of Lilias Trotter, missionary to Algeria, drawing lessons and comparisons from 2 Corinthians 12:7-10. The life of this faithful missionary reveals how God works powerfully through the weak, and makes foolish the wisdom of the world.
Danny Akin teaches from Matthew 16: 13-18 on the call to a life of obedience and not of safety, and the questions every Christian must grapple with in order to align their life with the will of God through His commandments.
For 20 years, Dr. Danny Akin has faithfully served as president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this special episode, Dr. Akin joins EDT Todd Unzicker to share updates about the seminary's Hurricane Helene response and give a sneak peek of this year's annual meeting convention sermon. In this episode of the N.C. Baptists Podcast, Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS), joins Executive Director-Treasurer Todd Unzicker to discuss how N.C. Baptists and SEBTS are responding to Hurricane Helene and what we can expect at this year's annual meeting.
Danny Akin teaches from 1 Peter 2:13-17 on the Christian's relationship to the govenment while living under the cross rather than any nation's flag.
Today we highlight another show from our Lifeway Podcast Network. [MARKED] Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins the ladies on [MARKED] Podcast to talk about what inspired him to write his latest book about 10 women who have made an impact on the Kingdom. He also shares his thoughts on why there seems to be more women, especially single women, answering the call to serve as missionaries in difficult places. Thanks for listening and sharing this episode with a friend! SHOW LINKS: Connect with Angie Listen to more of [MARKED]Connect with Dr. Danny Akin10 Women Who Changed the WorldWorld Missions Clock Click HERE to take the summer listener survey and be entered to win the summer essentials giveaway.
This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year! What qualities make a great leader? What are some failures seen in Christian leaders today? How do leaders lead their team well? In this episode, Dr. Akin reflects on his leadership journey, leadership mentors, and lessons learned. Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
In this episode, B21's Jed Coppenger leads a panel discussion with Al Mohler, Danny Akin, JD Greear, Juan Sanchez, & Clint Pressley on the most pressing topics in the SBC today. This recording originally came from B21's Morning Panel at the 2024 SBC Annual Meeting.
There’s nothing more challenging or inspiring than a life that’s well-lived and lived out on mission for Jesus! President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and author Daniel Akin highlights ten missionary women who've dedicated their lives to advancing the gospel. Hear some of their incredible stories and what can be learned from them in this inspiring conversation with Danny Akin on Mornings with Seth and Deb!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Compromising God's standard for holiness in the areas of sex, sexual desire, and sexual purity is a difficult sin to attack because of the personal and private nature of most sexual sin. This is why leaders must intensify their diligence and transparency. Join Dr. D.J. Horton and guest Dr. Daniel Akin, president of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, for a candid conversation about proactively battling this deadly sin.
A Panel Discussion with Mark Dever, Danny Akin, Al Mohler, and David Platt. A roundtable discussion of the past, present, and future of the SBC.For more articles, books, and podcasts, please visit 9marks.org
In an interview with Dr. Danny Akin, Dr. Jim Shaddix shares his journey of battling brain cancer, expressing gratitude for the support of loved ones and emphasizing his deepened faith and reliance on God's sovereignty.
What are the greatest joys of being a part of a denomination, specifically the Southern Baptist Convention? Why should the pastor and the church invest in the denomination? Why should a pastor remain invested when there is denominational strife? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Danny Akin to discuss the importance of denominational involvement. Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
What is the value of friendship in ministry? What are the dangers of isolation in ministry? Should pastors have friendships in the church? In this episode we are joined by Dr. Danny Akin to discuss friendship in ministry! Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC share the twelve requests to God for Southeastern highlighting key principles such as The Great Commission, doctrinal fidelity, and Christ-centered preaching.
*This episode was originally recorded on 10/10/18. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Danny Akin joins me in a discussion on the preaching of Adrian Rogers. Dr. Akin serves as Professor of Preaching and Theology, the Ed Young, Sr. Chair of Expository Preaching, as well as the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forrest, North Carolina
*This episode was originally recorded on 10/10/18. This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Danny Akin joins me in a discussion on the preaching of Adrian Rogers. Dr. Akin serves The post Preaching and Preachers, Episode 102: The Preaching of Adrian Rogers appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.
Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins us to talk about what inspired him to write his latest book about 10 women who have made an impact on the Kingdom. He also shares his thoughts on why there seems to be more women, especially single women, answering the call to serve as missionaries in difficult places. Thanks for listening!SHOW LINKSSoutheastern Baptist Theological Seminary10 Women Who Changed the World World Missions ClockMARKED is a podcast from Lifeway Women: https://women.lifeway.com/blog/podcasts/.Hosted by Kelly King and Elizabeth Hyndman.RECOMMENDED: Listen to this episode of MARKED about trends in women's ministry that Kelly and Elizabeth look forward to during springtime. ABOUT DR. DANNY AKINDr. Akin is married to Charlotte Akin. They have been married since May 27, 1978. They have four sons who all currently serve in the ministry. He has four daughters-in-law and fifteen grandchildren! Dr. Akin currently serves as the president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a Professor of Preaching and Theology. Dr. Akin and his wife, Charlotte, have traveled to Sudan, Turkey, Middle East, Kenya, Asia, Central Asia, Thailand, India, and Paraguay serving our students and missionaries and helping share the gospel.Website: danielakin.comTwitter: @DannyAkinFacebook: @drdanielakinInstagram: @danny_akin
Dr. Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC is the speaker for our Adams Lecture Series where he will give his lecture entitled "75 Theses For Preaching in the 21st Century" in two parts.
Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC is the speaker for our Adams Lecture Series where he will give his lecture entitled "75 Theses For Preaching in the 21st Century" in two parts.
Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary starts off our semester with a message from 1 Peter 5 humility and seeing practical insights on meekness, submission, and trust in God, challenging us to reconsider notions of greatness through service and steadfast faith.
What qualities make a great leader? What are some failures seen in Christian leaders today? How do leaders lead their team well? In this episode, Dr. Akin reflects on his leadership journey, leadership mentors, and lessons learned. Let us know how this episode encouraged you! You can send us feedback by emailing us at pastorscenter@sebts.edu.
Danny Akin discusses the importance and legitimacy of the virgin birth at SEBTS 2023 December Graduation commencement.
Dr. Akin closes out the semester by leading listeners to behold the promised messiah
Dr. Danny Akin, president of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, challenges us to live on mission. Recognizing who Jesus Christ is helps us to see a creation and people in need of the gospel. Are you willing you go? Live on mission for Christ every day of your life.
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Danny Akin opens the semester at Southeastern with a message from Proverbs and a reflection on the life of missionary Yvette Aarons.
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Danny Akin opens the semester at Southeastern with a message from Proverbs and a reflection on the life of missionary Yvette Aarons.
Our annual conversation on the state of the SBC 2023.Panelists: Mark Dever, Danny Akin, Albert Mohler, H.B. Charles, Nate Akin, Juan Sanchez, and Jonathan Leeman
All believers, and particularly those in full time ministry, must be convinced of the inerrancy and authority of Scripture. Listen in as Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theology, teaches with such clarity and conviction on this topic. We were already "convinced" on this topic, but Dr. Akin taught us new things and deepened that conviction."This book will keep you from sin or sin will keep you from this book."
In this episode, we have the audio recording from our recent B21 Lunch Panel at the 2023 SBC Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. This discussion was hosted by B21's Nate Akin, with panelists: Al Mohler, Danny Akin, Juan Sanchez, J.D. Greear, and Jarrett Stephens.
Pastor Garrison GreeneTEXT: Proverbs 6:20-7:27BIG IDEA: Sexual sin is seductive, but suicidalOUTLINE:1) Sexual Sin is Seductive (vs. 6:20-25; 7:6-21)2) Sexual Sin is Suicidal (vs. 6:25-35; 7:22-27) i. Discern that your Creator knows best ii. Devote yourself to the word of God iii. Determine to take good care of yourself iv. Delight in belonging to your SaviorRESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Proverbs by Danny Akin and Jonathan Akin; Kidner's Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O'Dowd; How Pornography Works: It Hijacks the Male Brain by Albert Mohler; Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices by Thomas Brooks; Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan Noble; Desiring God by John Piper
Danny Akin unpacks the image of God as our shepherd-king in Psalm 23.
Dr. Danny Akin currently serves as as the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a Professor of Preaching and Theology. In this message, Dr. Akin teaches from Matthew 28:16-20, The Great Commission.
Arguably one of the most well-known missionaries from recent times, and Dr. Paul Akin's favorite, is Jim Elliot. It would be impossible to explain the impact that both Jim and Elisabeth Elliot's lives and ministry have made on the Church in such a short episode, but with us to talk about this very thing today is Dr. Danny Akin, president of the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Some of the questions addressed in this episode: -What sparked Elliot's passion for getting the gospel to the unreached? Specifically, what lead him to the Huaorani people of Ecuador? -Tell us what happened with the martyrdom. What went wrong? Was it avoidable? -Prior to their martyrdom, were they making progress with the tribe? Did any noteworthy thing happen? Books mentioned in this episode: -Through the Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot -Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot (Lives of Faith) by Elisabeth Elliot -The Journals of Jim Elliot by Jim and Elisabeth Elliot Follow Amazon the Himalayas on: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook For more information on the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu For information on Boyce College, go to BoyceCollege.com
Dr. Akin begins the Spring semester with a sermon series on Psalms.