Jesus at the Center: Understanding God’s Story
“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself” Luke 24:27 (NIV). Understanding God’s Story … The Bible tells one big Story composed of many smaller stories in two testaments. The account begins with God creating the world and placing the first man and woman […]
Healthy Bible Engagement
The reason why most people fail to connect with the Bible is sin.
Reimagining Bible Engagement
Reimagining Bible engagement … The problem with the emphasis of some of today’s Bible engagement teaching is that stress is laid on how often we connect with the Bible and whether or not these connections impact what we think, say and do. Or, to say it differently, the problem in some local churches, Sunday School […]
About Jesus and For Jesus: Understanding the Old Testament
Understanding the Old Testament … Jesus taught that He is the central theme of the Old Testament. This truth is clearly revealed in Luke 24:27), where Jesus explained to His disciples on the road to Emmaus that the Old Testament points to Him. Jesus’ revelation that the Old Testament is about Him highlights His divine […]
Jesus Engagement
Bible engagement is about Jesus engagement. This may seem obvious, but many Bible-related things aren’t ultimately about Jesus. In fact, when Bible-related programs, activities, projects, seminars, challenges, courses, or initiatives are exclusively about Bible reading, Bible study, Bible translation, and such, they may be nothing more than Bible idolatry. Jesus said, “… you shall be […]