A principle I’ve observed in following the leading of the Holy Spirit:
If I start moving in the direction of God’s leading, He will bring the relationships I need to accomplish what He’s asking me to do. (Often right under my nose).
He nudges. I move. Help comes. – at Tulsa, OK
Thrilled to get to hear from @NijayKGupta on key NT debates in our @WesternSeminary cohort today. So appreciate @gbreshears’ pastoral leadership in exposing us to a wide spectrum of thoughtful, Jesus-loving scholars. – at Tulsa, OK
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Here are six books I’m currently reading that no one asked me to post about (prepping to write and teach an Ephesians Bible study for COTM with some friends). – at Tulsa, OK
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“Jesus will always aggravate whatever boundaries you put on His grace.” - @bpzim
Gospel of John Men’s Bible Study - A Woman’s Testimony (John 4)
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stephen posey retweeted
If the idea of a temple is foreign to you, watch this video
If you think temples are only in the Old Testament, watch this video
If you think temples are irrelevant to Christianity, watch this video
Heavily inspired (and strongly encouraged) by @jenniferwilkin, @jt_english and
@villagechurchtx, we’re launching test groups (in 2 weeks) for our first women’s and men’s Bible studies: Gospel of John Part 1: A Gospel of Signs (John 1-12).
Interested? DM me for details. 🤫
Tonight @churchonthemove has the true privilege of hearing from @beckypippert — a gift to the Church and a true hero of the faith.
Becky has been a consistent voice of inspiration and practical wisdom, empowering everyday Christians to live out the mission of God. So grateful!
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I’ve also really enjoyed Robert Murray M’Cheyne’s one year plan (OT once, NT & Psalms twice) and one called Four Streams (NT 4 times, OT once, Psalms twice, Proverbs 4 times), both available on @YouVersion.
M'Cheyne One Year Reading Plan: bible.com/r/O
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Common Identity Lies:
1| I am what I have.
2| I am what I do.
3| I am what other people say or think of me.
4| I am nothing more than my worst moment.
5| I am nothing less than my best moment.
- via Henri Nouwen
🎵 “The cattle are lowing,
the whole house awakes...”
This article is a great exercise in blowing up our hidden modern Western assumptions when approaching any ancient Biblical text.
We regret to inform you that Jesus was not born in a stable. In fact, he was almost certainly surrounded by extended family (and, yes, animals!): psephizo.com/biblical-studie…
After three years of dating and what seemed like an eternity of praying, pursuing, and waiting, 18 years ago (tomorrow), I married Ruth Anne Koss.
This morning we’re suffering our kids to… instagram.com/p/BqkiItBnKyq/… – at Tulsa, OK
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stephen posey retweeted
"If followers of Jesus are to give their total allegiance to God’s Kingdom, how should they relate to the governments and power structures of their own day?" Check out our newest video, The Way of the Exile. bddy.me/2SGCqJp
#TheBibleProject #Exile #Daniel
What a week! I’m so grateful for my time at @westernseminary and brdgtwnchrch this week. I met so many amazing people who love Jesus and have devoted their lives to become more like Him.… instagram.com/p/Bo2142dHCul/… – at Portland, OR