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Empowered to Stick Together (Dr. Davis Chappell)
This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We begin our series on the Book of Acts, called “Empowered.” Our Scripture reading: Acts 1:1-12.
Read MoreSign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
August 7, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 85:8-13 Matthew 16:1-4 FIELD NOTES Today’s reading shows us an unlikely collaboration between the conservative Pharisees and the liberal Sadducees united in their attempt to discredit Jesus by asking for a sign from heaven. They weren’t interested in a sign to help them discover and follow God’s will. Rather,…
Read MoreWill the Real God Please Stand Up!
August 6, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 85:8-13 1 Kings 18:17-19, 30-40 FIELD NOTES Today’s reading tells the story of an epic contest between the false god Baal and the one and only true God of Israel, Yahweh. Here’s a little backstory…Elijah was a prophet of Yahweh. He was despised by Jezebel, the non-Jewish wife of…
Read MoreBeginner’s Mind
August 5, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 85:8-13 Acts 17:10-15 FIELD NOTES Our scripture reading today tells of a congregation of Jewish people living in Berea, a city in Macedonia about 50 miles southwest of Thessalonica. Paul and his colleague Silas were sent there to share the good news of Jesus, and the scripture says, “…they…
Read MoreHey — We Get to Help!
August 4, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29 Matthew 15:32-39 FIELD NOTES Imagine the scene — thousands of people gathered in the wilderness to listen to this amazing young preacher — Jesus. They’ve been with him, spellbound, for three days. But now the food they brought with them is beginning to run out. Jesus, ever…
Read MoreHow to Have a Church Without Really Trying
August 3, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29 Acts 2:37-47 FIELD NOTES Our reading for today describes how the first Christian believers prioritized their lives together. Verse 42 says, “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and the prayers.” This is a great template for our faith community today. …
Read MoreNatural Consequences
August 2, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29 Deuteronomy 8:1-10 FIELD NOTES There is a parenting philosophy that asserts that children should be allowed to experience the natural consequences of their behavior. For example, if a child balks at putting on a jacket when he or she goes outside to play, he or she will…
Read MoreUnclean (Rev. Casey Orr)
This week’s preacher: Rev. Casey Orr. We wrap up our series on the criticisms that Jesus received during his earthly ministry from his own people called “Critiquing Jesus.” Our Scripture reading: Mark 7:1-8
Read MoreA Charitable Heart
July 31, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Matthew 7:7-11 FIELD NOTES “Now, that which seems to be charity is oftentimes really sensuality, for man’s own inclination, his own will, his hope of reward, and his self-interest, are motives seldom absent. On the contrary, he who has true and perfect charity seeks self in nothing,…
Read MoreThe Nature of Covenant
July 30, 2021 DAILY READING Psalm 17:1-7, 15 Romans 9:6-13 FIELD NOTES One of the most important concepts in all of Biblical theology is the concept of “covenant.” Simply defined, a covenant is a promise made within the bounds of a relationship with God. There are a few important concepts to know about when it…
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