Category Archives: Scripture

The Focus of His Love

Posted on April 16, 2008 by Jason

Ephesians 1 from the Message: How blessed is God! And what blessing he is! He’s the Father of our Master, Jesus Christ, and takes us to the high places of blessing in him. Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, … Continue reading →

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And I Did Not Know It

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Jason

I preached this for a grad class a few days ago. I wanted to post it here, in honor of my mother, whose love I miss dearly. Sermon: “And I Did Not Know It” – Genesis 28:10-16 Focus: God is … Continue reading →

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Moses & Idolatry

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Jason

I read this from Dennis Olson’s Deuteronomy and the Death of Moses and wanted to share it with you. The death of Moses and the crossing over of the new generation into Canaan then leads to the lesson: “So be … Continue reading →

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It Is Not Rude

Posted on February 21, 2008 by Jason

I hung up on a telemarketer last night. I could tell as soon as I answered the phone that it was a telemarketer. I could hear the sounds of phones ringing and other people talking in the background as soon … Continue reading →

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Legalism Is In My Blood

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Jason

Legalism must be in my blood. I had this thought the other day at Wal-Mart. As I stood in the Express Check-Out line, I actually took the time to count the number of items the lady in front of me … Continue reading →

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My Scriptures

Posted on February 4, 2008 by Jason

Probably the greatest impact this resolution has had on me after the first month is the way Scripture has been my fuel. Obviously, the impetus for this little project came from 2 Corinthians 5. But as the reality of Christ’s … Continue reading →

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The Subject of Every Verb

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Jason

Terrence Fretheim, in his book The Pentateuch, makes some interesting observations regarding the rhetorical features of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. In addition to the portrait of God as Creator, Law-Giver, Judge, and Savior, an entirely relational … Continue reading →

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Memorize: Shema

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Jason

I think I need to use this outlet to challenge myself. Other than “thinking about” the love of Christ all day long, I think I’m in need of some challenges. So I want to commit to memorizing more Scripture. Over … Continue reading →

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No Fear In Love, Part 2

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Jason

I made this post on my other blog. Wanted to post it here, too. I have much to say, but with grad classes starting up again this week, I haven’t had the time to blog here like I want to. … Continue reading →

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No Fear in Love

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Jason

So, this New Year’s Resolution thing. 10 days in and I’m beginning to realize how incredibly difficult it is to be controlled by the love of Christ. On the one hand, I’ve become more intentional about things, like choosing to … Continue reading →

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