Author Archives: Jason

The Story: Behind Every Good Man

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Jason

Behind Every Good Man – Exodus 1-2 Maybe you’ve heard the phrase: “Behind every good man there’s a great woman.” Closely related, but less well-known: “Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.” I wonder how … Continue reading →

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Weeping With Those Who Weep

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jason

I’ve said it many times: I believe one of the greatest descriptions of the body of Christ is found in Romans 12:15: “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” Paul encourages the Christ-followers in Rome to a … Continue reading →

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The Story: A Victorious Limp

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Jason

Have you ever wrestled with God? I have. My Dad died when I was 10 years old. I’ve wrestled with God. My Mother passed away a few years later. And again, I wrestled with God. And even now, this week, … Continue reading →

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For Roger

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Jason

They say you can’t take it with you, but I think that they’re wrong ‘Cause all I know is I woke up this morning, and something big was gone — “Terry’s Song”, Bruce Springsteen Monday morning, I woke to news … Continue reading →

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The Story: The Akedah

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Jason

The story of akedah (Hebrew for “binding) is found in Genesis 22. After the birth of Isaac, the child of promise, we don’t expect this kind of postscript. It is a chilling episode, offensive to modern sensibilities, counter-intuitive on every … Continue reading →

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The Story: To Cut a Covenant

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Jason

Abram’s response to God’s call is only the beginning of his story. God initiates a deeply personal covenant with Abram, as expressed in the text of Genesis 15. The word of YHWH comes to Abram in a vision, “Fear not, … Continue reading →

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Podcast: John 3

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jason

And here’s the link to the podcast for John 3. For those of you who followed us along in our Project 3:45 last year, this is simply an audio recording of the same content. John 3.

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Podcast: John 2

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jason

Click on the link below for the latest edition of my podcast. I’m using our Bible Study material from last year and posting it in audio form. You can also download / subscribe through iTunes by searching for “Mayfair Project”. … Continue reading →

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The Story: Blessed

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Jason

He emerges from the line of Shem, the son of Terah in the land of Ur. From among the people in the world, God selects one man, Abram, to receive a special call. Information about Abram’s life is scant prior … Continue reading →

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The Story: And the Rains Came Down

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Jason

The story of Noah and the ark is one that many of us have heard our whole lives. I can still picture the flannel-graph my teacher would use in Sunday School, a picture of Noah standing outside the ark, pairs … Continue reading →

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