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Seeing Jesus Changes Everything: Word Pictures in Revelation’s Prologue
THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS ON IMAGES OF JESUS IN REVELATION 1:1-20 Submitted to Dr. Dana Harris in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the course NT 6253 Interpreting Johannine Literature at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Introduction The last book of the Bible is “the … Continue reading →
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Tagged God's Authority, Jesus, Persecution / Martyrdom, Return of Christ, Revelation
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The Prophet Jonah and the Surprising Grace of God
I lead one of the medium-sized Community Groups at my church (Life Bridge Community Church). We are currently in a series working through the Old Testament book of Jonah, and I have been asked to make some of the materials … Continue reading →
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Tagged Divine Election, Fear of the Lord, God's Love, God's Sovereignty, Grace, Jonah, Redemption / The Gospel, Repentance
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The Night Before Jesus Died
Today is Maundy Thursday, also called Holy- or Covenant Thursday. It is celebrated every Thursday before Easter to commemorate the “maundy” Jesus gave His disciples on that night many centuries ago — the night before Jesus died. What is a “maundy”? … Continue reading →
A Kingdom Life of Turning Aside
I’m sitting this morning in a busy Starbucks — one of the places I frequent in the mornings before classes. At the big table, a group of teenagers does more talking about love interests than working on homework. Two middle-aged … Continue reading →
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Tagged Busyness and Distraction, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Love, Margin, Teachings of Jesus / Parables
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Only the Empty will be Full
A sermon manuscript on Luke 18:9-30, prepared for Life Bridge Community Church (recorded audio | sermon notes) Introduction A few years back, I wanted to put together a special dinner for my wife Faith for her birthday. I had dinner planned, … Continue reading →
Uganda Theological Reflection #2: Love, Sheep, and Uganda
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as … Continue reading →
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Tagged God's Judgment, Jesus, Love, Missions, Poverty, Servanthood, Uganda
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The End of Earthly Authority
A sermon manuscript on Revelation 19:11-21, prepared for House of Prayer Church in Mbale, Uganda. But the crazy thing is that I never preached this sermon; God changed it at the last second. In any event, I thought I’d share it … Continue reading →
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Tagged Eschatology / End Times, God's Judgment, Justice, Kingdom of God, Revelation
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