Category Archives: Scripture

The Sermon on the Mount 5

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jason

Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. — Matthew 5.3 It is common to think of the Beatitudes as popcorn statements that Jesus directs at the crowd of people who gather to hear Him … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 4

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Jason

From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” — Matthew 4.17 Matthew prefaces his record of the Sermon on the Mount with this summary statement of Christ’s prophetic message, a call … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 3

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Jason

My third and final presupposition for reading the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew writes in such a way to parallel Jesus with Moses / Israel. It seems that Matthew is interested in communicating a story that parallels the history of … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 2

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Jason

I began this series by stating my first presupposition when it comes to the Sermon on the Mount, which is that Jesus actually meant what He said. My second presupposition is somewhat broader in nature as it has to do … Continue reading →

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The Sermon on the Mount 1

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Jason

The Sermon on the Mount has been called the most important sermon ever preached. It’s also been called the most ignored sermon of all time. What if both statements are true? Recently, I’ve been teaching a class at church on … Continue reading →

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On Preaching: Information and Inspiration

Posted on November 6, 2009 by Jason

I think it’s easy to think of preaching as a mere transaction of information from pulpit to congregation. To be fair, one of the aims of preaching should be to present the truths of Scripture in clear and understandable terms. … Continue reading →

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On Preaching: Interpretation

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jason

Preaching always occurs within a particular context. As such, the sermon functions as a culturally-embedded testimony to the timeless truth of the text. But the sermon rises out of the unique experiences and life of the local body of disciples. … Continue reading →

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Loving Your Neighbor

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jason

“You really only love God as much as you love the person you love the least.” Continue reading →

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Already and Not Yet

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Jason

A few years ago, I started blogging as an outlet for my periodic devotional writings. While I still post the occasional devo piece, my blog has also evolved into a repository for my thoughts on a variety of things: family, … Continue reading →

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God On A Mission

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Jason

From a recent Missional Journal article, “Everything Changes”, written by David Dunbar: “What is crucial here is that mission is not first and foremost a job description for the church, but a reference to what God is up to in … Continue reading →

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