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8 Principles of Bible Interpretation [Video]

8 Principles of Bible Interpretation David Murray for HeadHeartHand Blog Exegesis is the process that is used to explain the meaning and message of a text of Scripture. this video explains how biblical exegesis: Begins with prayer Is hard work Can be learned Gets easier Is practical Must be limited Asks questions Is not preaching. Previous videos in the How Sermons Work series here. see also www.disciplemaking.net

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Identity

TGC Mobile | Article | Driscoll, Who Do You Think I Am? In Who Do You Think You Are? (Thomas Nelson, 2013), Driscoll works from Ephesians to expose our insecure hearts to the Spirit’s scalpel. Identity surgery isn’t painless, but it is vital. With a pastor’s touch, Driscoll shows how our identity before the Father is secure when we’re tethered to the Son by faith—and how remembering this “one thing” changes “everything.” see also www.disciplemaking.net

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Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants

Let me recommend the following book:  Kingdom Through Covenant – A Biblical-Theological understanding of the Covenants by Peter J. Gentry and Stephen J. Wellum .. I am currently reading the 3rd chapter where the authors talk about the Bible as a “Word Act Revelation” which is very enlightening and beneficial.   Here are some quotes:  …”Events are never left as self-interpreting, there  was always a divinely initiated prophetic or apostolic word of interpretation.  …. without God’s acts the words would be empty, without his words the acts would be blind.”   It is not enough to read the scripture in a “thin” manner, i.e.,

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An Exposition of the Book of Revelation – 81 part Series (MP3s)

MP3CD Giveaway! An Exposition of the Book of Revelation (MP3 CDs)Arturo G. Azurdia III (Speaker)Re-Released! Many people have been deeply affected by this series and we cannot recommend its content more highly. We are confident that it will be a rich blessing to you and your family. see also www.disciplemaking.net

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Gospel Centered Life Study

  Gospel Centered Life – Lesson 1 – (Example of Material)   This is a example lesson that is part of a small group bible study that teaches pastors and all Christians to see their life as Gospel centered and how one can teach and preach the gospel to believers and have it not be just tacking on of forgivness and milk instead of meat.  The “Gospel Grid” Article is excellent.  This is part of the Sonship Discipling Curriculum that I like, and am planning to use.   Here is a quote from lesson one of the Bible Study: Many Christians live with a truncated

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Extemoprizing Your Thinking When You Preach

You will not be able to extemporize good thinking unless you have been in the habit of thinking and feeding your mind with abundant and nourishing food. Work hard at every available moment. Store your minds very richly, and then, like merchants with crowded warehouses, you will have goods ready for your customers, and having arranged your good things upon the shelves of your mind, you will be able to hand them down at any time without the laborious process of going to market, sorting, folding, and preparing. Take it as a rule without exception, that to be able to

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Try Nudgemail to get your inbox to Zero (0)

http://www.nudgemail.com/ . . This may be very helpful to you to get your inbox to 0, and it doesn’t require any apps.   Nudgemail, allows you to set alerts for events by sending the service an e-mail with the time you want to be reminded in the To field. You can also forward messages to Nudgemail and have them sent back to you when you are ready for them.   The easiest way to send yourself reminders! Remember everything!Seriously, whether it’s following up on a good lead or picking up your anniversary present, with NudgeMail you have no excuse. Works in your emailUsing NudgeMail

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The Death of the Mall and the Future of Church Buildings

See if you can agree with this trend that Tom Rainer writes about.   “…Fewer of these large churches will have large facilities. More will have smaller worship centers and multiple venues, many with multiple gathering times and days.  The trend in smaller facilities will not be limited to just the largest of churches. Churches of all sizes will “downsize.” Or, as an alternative, they will not build larger the first moment the capacity feels challenged in their worship services.  A Boomer church leader looks at a small building and limited acreage and sees challenges. He sees the limitations of

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Glenn Leatherman

I am first of all a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ. I affirm Evangelical Christian beliefs as well as  Gospel driven in philosophy of ministry. I am married to Ann and am raising 2 wonderful boys – Jonathan and Andrew. My purpose is to build disciplemaking disciples that are becoming fishers of men in fully displaying of God’s Glory in all things. Learn more

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