If you are just joining in with this post, I invite you to visit "part 1" of this lesson and complete those exercises first. Then come on back here to complete part 2. In part 1, we practiced making observations from Matthew 4:17-22. After making observations, we want to start making inferences based on those … Continue reading Why Did the Fishermen Leave Their Nets? Part 2 (Asking the Right Questions in Inductive Bible Study)
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Jesus Brings Freedom from Identity Theft
We have an identity thief roaming among us. He is the enemy of our souls. From the moment we are conceived, his goal is to thwart God's amazing plan for us. This identity thief wants to keep us from stepping into our true identity in Christ. Don't be discouraged. The Bible and the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Jesus Brings Freedom from Identity Theft
Sun, Moon, and Stars in Biblical Hebrew
The Old Testament makes several references to the sun, moon, and stars. Let's look at these words in biblical Hebrew: Sun שֶׁמֶשׁ That's one of those "exception" words where the stress is on the first syllable. Moon יָרֵחַ Star כּוֹכָב Looking up the verses listed below in your Hebrew Bible, see if you can recognize … Continue reading Sun, Moon, and Stars in Biblical Hebrew
The Power of Blooming Where You Are Planted as an Intercessor
I am blessed with great friends who are intercessors. Each one is planted in a different environment for the purpose of changing the environment. I am always amazed when I hear their stories of how God moves them in prayer during their workday. Several of my intercessor friends work in corporate environments. The situations, pressures, … Continue reading The Power of Blooming Where You Are Planted as an Intercessor
Letter Home from Russia (April 17, 1998)
It's early on a chilly spring morning in Moscow, and I'm being carried across the tarmac at Domodedovo Airport by our country director and a fellow visiting lecturer. We've just returned from the Civic Education Project (CEP) Russia student conference in Tyumen. A mishap on the last night of the conference caused a ligament injury … Continue reading Letter Home from Russia (April 17, 1998)
Why Did the Fishermen Leave Their Nets? Part 1 (Learning Simple Observation in Inductive Bible Study)
One of my favorite parts of the Inductive Bible Study process is the Detailed Observation. This is the "step" that comes after the Survey. Remember, the Survey is the first "step" where you take an overview of the Bible passage you are studying. The Detailed Observation is the "deep dive" where you look at a … Continue reading Why Did the Fishermen Leave Their Nets? Part 1 (Learning Simple Observation in Inductive Bible Study)
Jesus. Brings. Life.
Jesus says: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (John 10:10 NIV) "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will … Continue reading Jesus. Brings. Life.
Biblical Hebrew Adjectives – Our Great God in the Smallest of Ways
For beginning students of biblical Hebrew, it's common to learn several nouns first. So I thought it might be interesting to learn a few adjectives to go with those nouns: רַב = many, much ("rav") צַדִּיק = righteous (tzaddiq) גָּדוֹל = great (gadol) קָטֹן = small (katon) Interesting how those adjectives describe the body of … Continue reading Biblical Hebrew Adjectives – Our Great God in the Smallest of Ways
Write a Prayer
Today's post is a lesson from my free online intro course for Christian writers: Begin Your Christian Writing Adventure! Dear Lord, thank You for helping us to grow as writers. We ask that You will guide us, so that Your heart will shine through each word we write. In Jesus' name. Amen In the last … Continue reading Write a Prayer
Pray Through It
Have you ever taken on a new challenge where you weren't really sure you could do it? I think we all have - probably many times. It's in those experiences where we learn how to pray from a deeper level of dependence on God. What a great opportunity to grow in prayer and relationship with … Continue reading Pray Through It
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