How to start the work of interpretation with a return to Titus 2:3-5.
Reading the Bible as Literature: 6 Tips to Understanding Genre
Understanding that the Bible is a literary masterpiece even as it is the word of God can help us unlock and understand its meaning more accurately.
Hand Me the Shovel: How to Study the Bible, Part 2
After doing our observations, we are ready for the second step of interpretation. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig!
Calling in Sick
Thanks to a COVID flare up, I’m out this week. This post summarizes where I’ve been and where I’m planning to go.
Practicing Observation in Bible Study: A Look at Titus 2:3-5
Let’s apply what we discussed in the previous post to a passage and see what we can discover!
Better Than Bread: How to Study the Bible, Part 1
When we learn the skills of studying Scripture for ourselves, we have sustenance for our spiritual lives. Here, we will look at how to put Scripture in context as well as observe for details.
How Sufficient is Scripture?
An exploratory post on this vast topic and how I am processing it in my own decision making.
Preparing Ourselves for Conversations in Scripture
An introduction to this summer’s series on Scripture, how to personally equip ourselves and use it in our conversations and counsel.
Summary Post: A Guide to Understanding Your Identity in Christ
Understanding who we are in Christ provides us the motivation and impetus to walk faithfully with Him. This summary of resources consolidates the past quarters’ topics and teaching.
Humble Help: How to Help Sinners Grow as Saints
Because God has so graciously rescued us out of our sin, we can, in gratitude, serve others by helping them towards Him as they struggle with their sins.
Drop by Drop: How God Changes Us
The process of change is a slow one, but over time, little drops can carve deep transformation.
Inviting God In: The Beginning of Change
Contrary to popular culture, the beginning of change does not begin with self-help. God has another solution entirely. Will you take it?
Overcoming Sin: Understanding the Battle of Our Lives
Our greatest enemy is the sin within us. Understanding what it is helps us to engage in the battle against it—with the power made available by God through Christ and with hope in His resurrection.
How to Speak to Someone Who is Suffering
There is a time to speak and offer help to those who suffer. Tips on how to wade wisely and carefully in the waters of suffering with another.
Before You Speak to Someone Who is Suffering
Sometimes we end up hurting others more when they need comfort. Some thoughts on preparing to be more helpful than harmful when the opportunities arises.
Our Responsibility in Suffering
Five things we can do when we face suffering.
Three Truths About God We Need to Remember in Our Suffering
Our beliefs impact our perceptions, which impact the way we live in response to our sufferings. Here are three truths about God we need to remember so that we see and live rightly when life is hard.
Challenging Our Assumptions About Suffering
How to think differently about four key assumptions about suffering.
Helping One Another Grow as Saints
Not only are we called to be saints, we are called to be saints together. How do we help one another towards this identity?
Growing Into Our Sainthood
How do we grow up into our identity as saints?