February 1, 2017
John
“John 3:16”
September 19, 2016
“John 3:16” The Focus of God’s Love is Me “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16) [ video: “Forrest Gump” ] “Now: unlike ourselves, the Father of Jesus loves men… Read More »
“Come and See”
September 11, 2016
“Come and See” Come and See: Place To Meet God “The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”” (John 1:35–36) Come and See: Come and Think “When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.… Read More »
Hallelujah Easter … Now What?
April 4, 2016
“Hallelujah for Easter …… Now What?” Caring About What Jesus Cares About Gone Fishing “He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net… Read More »
“Jesus Meets Us In Our Need”
February 29, 2016
“Jesus Meets Us In Our Need” “When I ask them ‘What’s Wrong With The World?’, nobody ever says ‘nothing’. What is interesting about this is …. This world, that we assume is broke, is the only world we’ve ever known. None of us has ever known a world without disease, or suffering or war… Read More »
Jesus Feeding the Masses
February 10, 2016
“Jesus Feeding the Masses” Setting the Scene Jesus Doing Messiah Stuff “Be strong, do not fear; your God will come … he will come to save you.” Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped.” (Isaiah 35:4–5) “Jesus replied, “Go back and report to John… Read More »
“Road Trip: The First Sign”
January 26, 2016
“Road Trip: The First Sign” “Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish!” (Ephesians 2:8 Message) Inaugural Sign of Jesus’ Mission “This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana in… Read More »
Growing as Theologians: Love of God (Part 2)
October 20, 2015
“Love of God” “ … to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:18–19) I. God Is Love “Whoever does not love does not know God,… Read More »