Yesterday, I arrived safely in Alamogordo, New Mexico, after several hours of driving. Today begins the Gospel meeting for the 25th and Hawaii church of Christ in Alamogordo, NM. I look forward to meeting the brethren in this part of the United States and working with them over the next week to reach the lost … Continue reading Preaching In New Mexico
Upcoming Gospel Meeting in Alamogordo, NM
I will be heading to New Mexico this weekend to begin a gospel meeting with the 25th and Hawaii Ave. church of Christ. The meeting will run from October 22nd until the 26th. If you are in the area or know someone who is, you are invited to attend!
Complaining About Mana
From my Bible reading this morning: "... There is nothing at all to look at except this mana" (Num. 11:6b) Often, when I teach about Israel and come to a passage like Numbers 11, the comment will be made in class: "I just don't understand how they could complain or be so ungrateful to God." … Continue reading Complaining About Mana
Physical Bibles and Greenlights
I read a post the other day on Facebook from Steve Wolfgang about the value of a physical Bible. He wrote, "The simple act of opening a Bible and reading in a public place, on a plane, in a restaurant, in line at the DMV or wherever, can also "greenlight" a conversation with others who … Continue reading Physical Bibles and Greenlights
As A Visitor
This last Sunday, I got to do something I rarely get to do; be a visitor at church. The talk at the Lord's table, prayers, songs, and sermon were all encouraging, and there was a good crowd. I happen to catch the beginning of a sermon series on Immanuel from Isaiah. I hope to be … Continue reading As A Visitor
Why Jim Denison Refuses to See “Oppenheimer”
As Christians, we have to be careful about the medial we consume (Ephesians 5:3) and we also need to be careful that we are not giving our approval of wickedness (Romans 1:32).
You Have to Go Backward to Go Forward
Photo Credit: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=705492611619550&set=pcb.705492648286213 Having recently preached through the Sermon on the Mount, taught Hebrews, and am currently teaching Revelation, I've learned that sometimes to understand the Bible, you have to go "backward" to go "forward." So much of the New Testament is predicated upon a familiarity with the Old Testament. For example, John alludes to … Continue reading You Have to Go Backward to Go Forward
Q & A: Didn’t Satan Know Jesus?
Q: The Devil knew who Jesus was. Why did he say, "If you are the Son of God"? A: The statement made by Satan in the question comes from the temptation of Jesus, which is recorded in Matthew 4 and Luke 4. We will limit our discussion to Matthew's account to answer this question. In … Continue reading Q & A: Didn’t Satan Know Jesus?
Q and A: Does God Delude People?
Q: I was reading 2 Thessalonians 2 and wanted to know more about vv.11-12. Does God actually delude people? A: It does appear that way at first glance; however, when it comes to Bible study, we always want to see if anything else has been said about a subject before we draw our conclusions (cf. … Continue reading Q and A: Does God Delude People?
The Fruit of Our Labors
"What advantage is there to the worker from that in which he labors?" Eccl. 3:9 LSB. "I know that there is nothing better for them than to be glad and to do good in one's lifetime; moreover, that every man who eats and drinks and sees good in all his labor - it is the … Continue reading The Fruit of Our Labors
Preach The Text 