Category Archives: God

The Story: The Battle Begins

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Jason

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” In one form or another, Joshua hears these words from God on five different occasions at the end of Deuteronomy … Continue reading →

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The Story: Deliverance

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Jason

Deliverance – Exodus 12:13 The Bible is, at the heart, a story of deliverance. It’s the story of God’s people crying out from under the yoke of oppressive taskmasters. And it’s the story of a God who goes to great … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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The Story: A World Gone Bad

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Jason

Every great story is a redemption story. The Bible is at heart, a rescue story. It is the story of God’s redemptive activity on our behalf. In short, it is a Story of salvation. But before we can talk about … Continue reading →

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2 Timothy 4

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, Dec 27: 2 Timothy 4 “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have … Continue reading →

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