More and more frequently I have been seeing videos and social media posts passed around in Christian circles that claim to contain “prophecy” concerning the coronavirus. For example, the 700 club’s recent videos contain “prophecies” that a divinely directed cure is being developed in Israel[1] as well as a “word” that this virus was created … Continue reading Trusting God in this Age of “New Magic”
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The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 5
For an explanation of what this post is, see “The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 1.” Concluding Words (youth group lesson transcript taught on 11.6.19) This is our final lesson on the “what” and “how” of 1 Peter. We have been studying this book for a while now, both so that we can … Continue reading The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 5
The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 4
For an explanation of what this post is, see “The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 1.” A Few Words on Suffering (youth group lesson transcript taught on 10.23.19) I would like to continue our series on the ‘What’ and the ‘How’ of 1 Peter. That is, we have been talking about both the … Continue reading The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 4
The “How” and “What” of 1 Peter pt. 3
For an explanation of what this post is, see “The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 1.” It should also be mentioned that this blog post may seem shorter than the other two in the series so far. This is because we left time for certain adults to share their testimonies at the end … Continue reading The “How” and “What” of 1 Peter pt. 3
The “How” and “What” of 1 Peter pt. 2
For an explanation of what this post is, see “The ‘How’ and ‘What’ of 1 Peter pt. 1.” Household Codes and Historical Background (youth group lesson transcript taught on 10.9.19) We are continuing on with our series on the ‘What’ and the ‘How’ of 1 Peter. As a reminder, we have been talking about the … Continue reading The “How” and “What” of 1 Peter pt. 2
The “How” and “What” of 1 Peter pt. 1
We often teach the Bible through exposition and application. That is, we usually break down the content of a particular passage and then add in some modern-day life lesson at the end. There is nothing wrong with teaching in this way. But I wonder if we are doing people a disservice when we teach the … Continue reading The “How” and “What” of 1 Peter pt. 1
How to Read the Bible (like any other book)
Just about everyone has read the short little novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. It’s an American classic, and many high schools have incorporated this little gem into their English curriculum in some way. But, not everyone has read the Bible. In our postmodern society, many look at our Christian scriptures and regard … Continue reading How to Read the Bible (like any other book)
Scripture Simplified 