I’ve been working through the whole armor of God in Ephesians 6 for this study on “The Vulnerable Soldier,” and this fourth installment had me a bit stumped. Paul’s metaphor sounds a bit convoluted, in that it involves one piece … Continue reading
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The Vulnerable Soldier, 03 – The Breastplate of Righteousness (Eph 6:14)
My daughter’s been getting into ninja games and sword-fighting with sticks. She’s only 9, so when she challenges me to a duel, I generally have to get down on my knees and fight with my left hand to make it … Continue reading
The Vulnerable Soldier, 02 – The Belt of Truth (Eph. 6:14)
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In the first installment of this series, I introduced both the background for the study and some key insights from Eph 6:10-13. As background, when I taught this familiar passage to my bored Youth Group, the Spirit helped me flip … Continue reading
The Vulnerable Soldier, 01 – The Whole Armor of God (Eph. 6:10-13)
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Over the past several months, I’ve been walking through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians with the Youth Group at church. When we came to this familiar passage, I could tell they “knew” it already. They could see the Sunday School … Continue reading
Inside and Out — Mark 2:18-22
In this Bible study of Mark 2:18-22, I focus on how Jesus separated external actions from internal character. Continue reading
Through the Roof – Mark 2:1-12
In this Bible study of Mark 2:1-12, I look at Jesus’ healing a man in Peter’s own home and how this miracle proved Jesus’ saving power. Continue reading
A Day in the Life of Jesus – Mark 1:21-34
These weeks of quarantine are something else, aren’t they? Some days, I feel like I’ve accomplished so much, and I go to sleep feeling fulfilled and happy. Other days, I get a few things done but wish I’d finished this … Continue reading
Follow Me – Mark 1:16-20
In this Bible Study through Mark 1:16-20, I focus on that famous call “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men!” and point out that it might not be a call for everyone. Continue reading
How to Fight Temptation – Mark 1:9-15
In this Bible Study through Mark 1:9-15, I focus mainly on the temptation of Jesus and apply it to the temptations we all face as well. Continue reading
The Beginning – Mark 1:1-8
In this Bible Study of Mark 1:1-8, I discuss both faithfulness in God’s eyes and pointing others to Jesus. Continue reading