This week, in one of the most cinematic passages of the Bible, we’ll read about Moses’ call to deliver God’s people from 400 years of slavery.
The Bible Reading Coach, Week 4 (Exodus 1-19) Moses Delivers God’s People Read More »
This episode covers the sibling rivalry of Jacob & Esau, then the story of Joseph. It includes the coat of many colors and how God honored Joseph because he did the right thing no matter what.
The Bible Reading Coach, Week 3 (Genesis 36-50) Joseph’s Story Read More »
After covering creation and going through several millennia of history last week, this week the Bible slows down to God’s plan to save the world, starting with one man and his family.
The Bible Reading Coach, Week 2 (Genesis 15-35) Abraham, Isaac & Jacob Read More »
If you’ve ever tried, but failed to read through the entire Bible, we’re here to help. Follow our weekly podcast as we guide you from Genesis to Revelation. This time, you’ll finish.
The Bible Reading Coach Begins! (Intro and Week 1) Read More »
A very special preview of our brand-new, year-long, Bible-Reading Coach podcast, including how we solve the three biggest problems people face when they start reading the Bible. This time, you’ll finish.
Bonus Episode: Introducing The Bible-Reading Coach Podcast! Read More »
When people read books, they tend to underline or highlight the sentences they agree with. This is true in our reading of scripture as well. We tend to underline the ideas we’ve already become familiar with. What if we decided to underline the ideas that stand out in a new way? The concepts that are
Want To Go Deeper And Wider? Underline New Stuff Read More »
The Bible has never been more popular.
It’s everywhere. From our bookshelves, to our laptops, phones, e-readers and audio books.
Virtually anyone can gain instant access to the Bible in multiples languages and translations, including the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek.
There are also a lot of Bible studies available. Through books, podcasts, blogs and apps, you can read, hear and study an endless variety of ideas about the Bible and its meaning.
The biggest reason for biblical ignorance and misunderstanding in previous generations was lack of access to the Bible and/or good Bible study materials. Today, the problem may be the exact opposite. There are so many voices, it’s hard for most people to distinguish valid Bible teaching from fluff or outright heresy.
As pastors, we have a great responsibility to teach our church members, not just what the Bible says and how to apply it, but how to read it for themselves, so they can distinguish good biblical teaching from shallow or bad biblical teaching.
In short, it’s no longer enough just to preach and teach from the Bible, we need to teach about the Bible, too.
5 Reasons To Preach ABOUT The Bible, Not Just FROM The Bible Read More »
The Bible has never been more popular.
It’s everywhere. From our bookshelves, to our laptops, phones, e-readers and audio books.
Virtually anyone can gain instant access to the Bible in multiples languages and translations, including the original Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek.
There are also a lot of Bible studies available. Through books, podcasts, blogs and apps, you can read, hear and study an endless variety of ideas about the Bible and its meaning.
The biggest reason for biblical ignorance and misunderstanding in previous generations was lack of access to the Bible and/or good Bible study materials. Today, the problem may be the exact opposite. There are so many voices, it’s hard for most people to distinguish valid Bible teaching from fluff or outright heresy.
As pastors, we have a great responsibility to teach our church members, not just what the Bible says and how to apply it, but how to read it for themselves, so they can distinguish good biblical teaching from shallow or bad biblical teaching.
In short, it’s no longer enough just to preach and teach from the Bible, we need to teach about the Bible, too.
5 Reasons To Preach ABOUT The Bible, Not Just FROM The Bible Read More »
I never go to the Bible to find a passage to preach on for Sunday’s sermon.
Yes, I preach from the Bible. It is always the starting point for every sermon.
But when I open God’s Word, I don’t ask what it’s saying to someone else, I ask what it’s saying to my heart and life first.
The Bible is not a sermon-assist tool. It’s an essential element in my ongoing relationship with Jesus.
Why I Don’t Go to the Bible to Find Sermon Material Read More »
Every week, pastors all over the world are asked to do something that is almost impossible. Preach a message to a group of people that includes Teenagers to seniors Men and women Mature disciples and not-yet-believers The faithful and the skeptical Regular attenders and first-time guests Singles, married, divorced, and “it’s complicated” Those who need comfort
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