This illustration from the lips of Jesus is very important for our theology and our spirtual walk, and this article does a great job of summarizing it! From Crosswalk.com……………
https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/bible-study/what-does-it-mean-that-jesus-is-the-true-vine.html
There are some very interesting insights in this article from Crosswalk.com! Here is a tidbit: “In Matthew 8 this centurion understands that Jesus is a man of great power and authority. He has faith that Jesus is able to speak a word and his servant will be healed. This is rather astonishing because up to this point in the narrative Jesus has not healed anyone from a distance. But this centurion seemed to know and believe that Jesus could accomplish whatever He desired.” From Crosswalk.com……………..
This brief article from author Frank Viola reminds us of God’s eternal purposes for His children and His church, through examining the Epistle to the Ephesians. From Beyond Evangelical……………………….
A BOOK REVIEW
The Parables: Jesus’ Friendly Subversive Speech is a new book designed especially for pastors to get deeper insights into how Jesus used His parables to communicate the gospel message to His listeners during His earthly ministry. However, this book is written in such a manner that Sunday school leaders, small group leaders, and others who engage in teaching the Bible will gain much wisdom and helpful suggestions in how to make the parables more meaningful to others.
As suggested by the subtitle of the work, Webster posits the view that Jesus used parables to communicate the gospel to the crowds on two levels: On one level, they were entertaining stories that drew in the listeners and made immediate impacts on their hearts because Jesus drew the stories from everyday life and situations. But on a deeper level, these parables could teach the subversive truths of the gospels in ways that sophisticated listeners like the Pharisees could take as insults, but the spiritually hungry in the crowds could take as a balm for their souls.
Webster states that many commentators tend to be too analytical in their analysis of the parables and thus miss the impact of the parables on their original audiences. So, he aims to be mindful of the pastor in the pulpit and the person in the pew to bring out the meaning and applications of the parables that he covers in this book. And Webster has chosen to cover the parables that appear in the Gospel of Matthew and Luke because these two accounts are the most systematic in using the parables of Jesus to illustrate His teachings on important topics; such as the true nature of salvation and discipleship, the kingdom of heaven, perseverance in faith, the value of hospitality, and the importance of the inclusion of women and the poor in the kingdom.
This volume is written in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner that will prove useful and valuable to both clergy and layman alike. Highly recommended!
** A free electronic copy of this book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review of the contents. **
Oh!, what a nice article from Two Journeys!
Source: The Power of the Word “Oh!” | Articles | Two Journeys
There is some great advice and wisdom contained in this article on this important but difficult book of the Bible! Here is a takeaway: “Don’t allow some of the wackier uses to which Revelation has been and is being put to out there make you avoid the book itself.” From Crux Sola…………………………..
Good question! Here is the answer from evangelical Bible scholar Murray J. Harris at Logos…………………..
From this brief commentary from the resource The Theology of Work Bible Commentary, it definitely appears that the Epistle of James can be very useful in the workplace! From The Theology Of Work Project……………………
I really enjoyed reading this nice overview article on the journeys of the Apostle Paul from OverviewBible.com……………..
Here is a helpful — what the author of the article calls a “walkthrough” — of the Gospel of Luke; that Gospel that most demonstrates how Jesus is the Savior of the whole world. From Knowable Word…………….
https://www.knowableword.com/2021/02/19/luke-the-worlds-salvation-has-arrived/
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