In his episode "On Ultra-processed Content," Cal Newport made an analogy between ultra-processed foods and ultra-processed media content. A similar connection can be made between how scripture and theological texts are processed and consumed.
We should fill our spiritual plates in proportion to what is good for us: more Bible reading and less social media memes, even theologically correct ones.
Read MoreTo study the Bible using Homiletics means to break down a passage to learn the specific facts, themes, truths, and applications such that, by the time you finish you could teach it. In this article, I will outline the specific steps to Homiletics, then I will show you how I used them to study Mark 4:35-41.
Read MoreYou don’t need the latest Bible study workbook, video, or sermon to study the Bible. There are many outlines that can help you break down a section of scripture for yourself. I’ll share four of them in this article and when they might be a good choice for you. I’ll also show you how I used one to study Mark 4:35-42.
Read MoreWe are all waiting with anticipation for Christmas to arrive. “I can’t wait for Christmas,” might sound cute during the Christmas season, but what if you are in a more difficult season and your “can’t wait” sounds like this: “I can’t do this! I can’t stand it one more day. Not one more day of this”?
I wonder if Mary felt that way too during this season 2000 years ago. Like a very pregnant Mary, we must all endure the wait for Christmas.
What are you enduring in this season? In the Bible, the word “endure” is always linked to the One with the power to endure. We are able to endure so much more than we think we can because God will give us the power to endure.
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