Apprentice 2 Jesus

Bible Study

  • The opportunities we fail to grasp

    We too often “consider” the things of Jesus, or pick and choose what we think we may like about Jesus… and leave it at that. Read more

  • Knowing God 

    Exo 33:18 — Exo 33:20 (NIV) 18 Then Moses said, “Now show me your glory.” Read more

  • The utter delight of his word

    Too many times, however, I’ve quit. I just did what I thought was my “assignment” for that time and I’ve gone on to the next thing. Read more

  • The challenge of allegiance

    Our most severe tests come when we don’t recognize the idol right in front of us and everyone bowing seems like the “patriotic” thing to do. Read more

  • Pharaohs, Pharisees, and Faith

    Choose carefully the voices you have in your life. Choose carefully the voice YOU are in the lives of others. Read more

  • Principles for Living in Babylon

    We’ve spent so much time cursing our culture and wringing our hands over things. Read more

  • The lesson of suffering

    When I was in Ethiopia teaching Wisdom Literature, we spent a lot of time in Job. I asked the class one day, “What have you learned from Job, or learned from suffering?” One student answered: “Suffering is an opportunity to upgrade my faith.” I learn far more teaching in Ethiopia than I can give out.… Read more

  • Diving into Scripture as community

    Continuing off this interview, this is a thought about reading the Bible as community. What can churches do to encourage deeper engagement with Scripture? Simply facilitate a more communal Bible reading experience. It’s amazing what happens when people get together, and instead of studying right away, they just experience the Bible in big readings and shared… Read more

  • Quit the light snacking

    A good article on reading the Bible. HERE. A significant thought from the interview: Read more

  • Falling into formulas

    It’s hard to be desperate for God in times of “success.” Read more