Last week Peter and Kevin made a claim that the Bible is all about Jesus. Most Christians would agree with that, but sometimes the order in which we read the books of the Bible makes it hard to see that. So here’s a reading plan that can help.
A New Beginning in Christ
In Christ, I know that ultimately even my dour predictions of the disappointing ends of things will be redeemed.
Crucial Conversations 013 | The Lens of Jesus
Crucial Conversations is back! And we’re experimenting with a new format. But the best part is that this episode is full of Jesus. Today, Kevin and Peter talk about how we read Scripture. It’s all about Jesus, but it’s easy to forget that.
Reviled for Respect
The internet isn’t real. But it does have real life consequences. I pray that if those consequences include persecution and mockery, that it is because I confessed that I trust in Christ alone with gentleness and respect. And not because I did it with snark and disdain.
Hope is a Person
I have a hope. It is a deep, abiding hope born out of trust in one Person. That person is Jesus Christ.
Crucial Conversations 012 | Whose Supper Is It Anyway? – The Large Catechism (Audio)
New Lutherans go through some difficult phases coming from American Evangelicalism. The first phase is accepting that this is more than a mere symbol. The second phase is figuring out how to tell their families they can no longer commune together. The joy of being united under their new confession is tempered by the division it has caused in their family.
Crucial Conversations 012 | Whose Supper Is It Anyway? – The Large Catechism (Video)
New Lutherans go through some difficult phases coming from American Evangelicalism. The first phase is accepting that this is more than a mere symbol. The second phase is figuring out how to tell their families they can no longer commune together. The joy of being united under their new confession is tempered by the division it has caused in their family.
Crucial Conversations 011 | When God Buries You – The Large Catechism (Audio)
In our Western context baptism is a work. An ordinance. Something we do out of obedience alone, but which works nothing in us. An outward sign of an inward commitment. And because we are good Lutherans, what do we do? Get triggered! “It’s not a symbol, it saves! It’s not our work, it’s God’s work! It’s not obedience, it’s grace!” But there’s another way to engage…without being triggered.
Crucial Conversations 011 | When God Buries You – The Large Catechism (Video)
In our Western context baptism is a work. An ordinance. Something we do out of obedience alone, but which works nothing in us. An outward sign of an inward commitment. And because we are good Lutherans, what do we do? Get triggered! “It’s not a symbol, it saves! It’s not our work, it’s God’s work! It’s not obedience, it’s grace!” But there’s another way to engage…without being triggered.
Crucial Conversations 010 | Prayerful Demands – The Large Catechism (Audio)
As we look at the remaining petitions in the Lord’s Prayer, it seems like we are presenting God with a list of demands! But last week we talked about God’s will being done…and NOT ours. So what gives? How do we understand prayer rightly when asking God for things?