Last week, we looked at the content of Titus’ teaching to the various groupings in the Church on the island of Crete. Today, we conclude this section of the letter by discussing the instructions regarding process. Again, we start by reminding ourselves of the text:
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Titus 1:1-4
Today, we begin a new series in the short epistle of Paul to Titus. (Why? I’m teaching Titus this semester, so it’ll be helpful to me in refreshing my memory. And, since it’s inspired Scripture, I know it’ll be helpful to you as well – most obviously in its reminder about godly living in a world that… Continue reading Titus 1:1-4
1 Peter 1:1-12
We’re reading the first epistle of Peter over two weeks, with brief explanations and applications. The Bible text (NIV 2011) is in blue, so you can tell what bits are Scripture and what bits are my explanations. 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect—that’s you; exiles—a minority mocked and excluded by the… Continue reading 1 Peter 1:1-12
Overcoming the Beast – Part Three (Rev 14-15)
Last week, we looked at the mark of the beast – going along with the rest of the empire in worshipping the emperor as a god, in place of the one true God. And we saw how we, too, often go along with our world and its idolatry. This week, we’re looking at how Revelation encourages… Continue reading Overcoming the Beast – Part Three (Rev 14-15)
Back next week…
Coffee with the King returns next week, looking at the second half of the book of Revelation. We studied the first half last year, so if you missed it, some good preparation would be to read this post on how we interpret Revelation. You can also order my recent book, Catching the Wave: Preaching the New… Continue reading Back next week…
Catch-up Friday
Use today (and the weekend) to catch up on any readings you’ve missed. If you’re up-to-date, here’s some more thoughts on our current passage (John 16:16-33) introducing a story told by Philip Yancey. It’s a reminder that Jesus has already won the victory. He says to his disciples at the end of his farewell speech: John… Continue reading Catch-up Friday
Jesus says farewell – Part Sixteen (John 16)
We’re continuing in our series through Jesus’ farewell speech in John 14-17. Yesterday, we saw how Jesus comforted his disciples ahead of what would be a long, dark weekend. He pointed forward to his resurrection – when they would see him again – as a time of joy in their future. Not just because they’d… Continue reading Jesus says farewell – Part Sixteen (John 16)
Jesus says farewell – Part Fourteen (John 16)
We’re continuing in our series through Jesus’ farewell speech in John 14-17. Yesterday, I asked you to read John 14:15-26 and John 15:26-16:15, and to note down everything we are told about the nature and role of the Holy Spirit (the “advocate” whom Jesus will send). How did you go?
Jesus says farewell – Part Thirteen (John 16)
We’re continuing in our series through Jesus’ farewell speech in John 14-17. Two weeks ago (in John chapter 14) we encountered the first significant block of teaching Jesus gives on the Holy Spirit – the advocate whom he would send in his place once he had gone. The fact that Jesus described him as “another paraclete” told… Continue reading Jesus says farewell – Part Thirteen (John 16)
Catch-up Friday
Use today (and the weekend) to catch up on any readings you’ve missed. If you’re up-to-date, read the last part of chapter 15 that we won’t have time to cover. What does this text have to say to Western Christians who, in general, aren’t harshly treated for being Jesus’ followers? John 15:18-25 “If the world… Continue reading Catch-up Friday
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