Today, I would like to begin to work through a series on the book of Zephaniah. I developed an appreciation for this book while taking a class on the Minor Prophets in seminary. I will not look at the book in a verse by verse manner. I will look at...
David Fitch deals with the idea that the inerrant Bible as a master signifier in a Žižekian framework, something to rally the troops but not having any meaning in our lives.
Last night, in one of the small groups I lead, we began the book of the Revelation. I have been called crazy by some for doing this and I realize this as I tread with fear and trembling into the journey. As I was preparing for the introduction to...
Psalm 32 A David Psalm 1 Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be¢â‚¬” you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean. 2 Count yourself lucky¢â‚¬” God holds nothing against you and you’re holding nothing back from him. 3 When I kept...
A good word from Romans 14, from the Message translation
These are some of the highlights from a sermon I preached at Mission Fellowship Church in Middletown, DE on June 20, 2009 entitled, God's Surprising Strategies from Is 44:24-45:25.
Dr. John Franke is the Lester and Kay Clemens Professor of Missional Theology at Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of having lunch with him just to talk about...
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from...
This is part of Youtube Tuesdays. Today, I bring you the 2008 Hein-Fry Lectures from Luther Seminary. The annual Hein-Fry Lectures identify key theological issues facing the church. The lectures are designed to stimulate inquiry and discussion at...
Psalm 49 (New Living Translation)For the choir director: A psalm of the descendants of Korah. 1 Listen to this, all you people! Pay attention, everyone in the world! 2 High and low, rich and poor-listen! 3 For my words are wise, and my thoughts are...