On Sundays we are going through the New Testament at Heights Church. We are taking in big quantities of Scripture each week to reset the story of God in our hearts and minds. Continue reading ““Eat This Book” — Gospel of Mark”
Category: Bible Study
Our agendas in the Kingdom of God
Now as Jesus was going out of the temple courts, one of his disciples said to him, “Teacher, look at these tremendous stones and buildings!” Jesus said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another. All will be torn down!”
So while he was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that all these things are about to take place?” (Mark 13:1-5, NIV)
We always want to know the what and when. We need to surrender OUR view of the end of the age. What is the KINGDOM view? Allow Jesus to mess up your theology.
The slow walk to maturity — ABSORB the Word
Don’t just “read” the Word. Don’t just “study” the Word. As believers, we are invited into a level of engagement with the Scriptures that doesn’t have any other parallel. Why settle for so much less? Continue reading “The slow walk to maturity — ABSORB the Word”
The question of whose side you’re on
We’re all about “taking sides” these days. We’re all about shouting and opposing and demanding, “You have to be on my side all the way or you’re just my enemy.” Continue reading “The question of whose side you’re on”
There are certain actions in the Kingdom
Some text notes from my studies on the Sermon on the Mount: Continue reading “There are certain actions in the Kingdom”
Sacred Territory
There are places in Scripture that are holy ground to me. Sacred territory. Continue reading “Sacred Territory”
The thing about the promises of God
Here is the “catch” with the promises of God. We still tend to equate “blessing” with “numbers.” Continue reading “The thing about the promises of God”
