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Identity Hermeneutics: The Obsession with Personal Identity and the Distortion of the Truth

December 3, 2020

Identity Hermeneutics: The Obsession with Personal Identity and the Distortion of the Truth Identity politics dominate today’s political landscape. Few would disagree that the single issue of 2020 that will have the greatest impact in the coming years is not Covid-19, but the great social reset political leaders are promising along the lines of … More Identity Hermeneutics: The Obsession with Personal Identity and the Distortion of the Truth

Devotional Thought for Today – 12/01/2020

December 1, 2020

AMP and RVR 1960 The Way to Approach God CONTEXT: This thanksgiving psalm, which is specifically described as a song, praises God for blessing the land with fertility. Israelites probably used it in a time of harvest. It may also have been a prayer asking for and anticipating God’s blessing. The psalmist begins by praising … More Devotional Thought for Today – 12/01/2020

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/30/2020

November 30, 2020

AMP and RVR 1960 CONTEXT: In this psalm of confidence (expressing faith in God), the psalmist trusts that God will preserve him in a time of distress. He begins by expressing his confidence in God, who he describes as his rock and salvation (vv. 1–2). He then addresses his enemies and describes their wickedness (vv. 3–4) before reiterating … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/30/2020

Sunday Sermon Series – Hearers

November 29, 2020

JAMES 1 CONTEXT There is little doubt whom wrote this Epistle James, a Servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, although the New Testament mentions a few James’ this is clearly Jesus’ half brother who had become a leader of the Church in Jerusalem. The overarching theme of the book is Faith but it … More Sunday Sermon Series – Hearers

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/28/2020

November 28, 2020

Psalm 61 – ESV and RVR 1960 LEAD ME CONTEXT: Psalm 61 combines aspects of an individual lament psalm with a royal psalm (about the king). The psalmist petitions God to hear his cry and protect him (vv. 1–2), attesting to God’s past protections as he looks to the future (vv. 3–4). He shows confidence … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/28/2020

Advent in a Time of COVID

November 28, 2020

Advent in a Time of COVID What “Jesus is Lord” Really Means Black Friday will be different this year, thanks to COVID-19. Instead of a single day of sleep-deprived consumers trampling security guards for flatscreen TV’s, it’s more a couple weeks of online over-marketing. While the presumed decrease in physical violence is certainly an improvement, … More Advent in a Time of COVID

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/27/2020

November 27, 2020

PSALM 60 BANNERS CONTEXT In this corporate lament psalm (used for group settings), the psalmist laments a recent military defeat and prays that God will accompany His people in their next battle. He describes how he feels God has rejected them (v. 1–3), but shows confidence in God’s deliverance (v. 4–5). After God speaks (v. 6–8), … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/27/2020

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/25/2020

November 25, 2020

What led Dietrich Bonhoeffer to prison and writing about “stupid people?” The story begins back in 1933 with the rise of the Nazi party beginning back in 1930 and culminating with Hitler becoming supreme ruler in 1934. By 1937 all pretense of civility in government had vanished (government officials decided they could better “handle the … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/25/2020

Dinosaurs and Darwin: Why Charles Got It Wrong

November 25, 2020

The Sword & The Trowel Podcast This week on The Sword and The Trowel, Tom Ascol and Jared Longshore welcome Dr. Brian Thomas, a Research Associate at the Institute for Creation Research, on the show to discuss Darwinism, Creation, religion vs. science and how we can help others understand the truth we know from Genesis … More Dinosaurs and Darwin: Why Charles Got It Wrong

Devotional Thought for Today – 11/24/2020

November 24, 2020

Psalm 57 Glory and Majesty Over all the Earth CONTEXT: The title given in most bibles is: To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave or something very similar. Of note is the commentary by Agustus F. Tholuck on the title: A Psalm … More Devotional Thought for Today – 11/24/2020