Bible.org Blogs

  • Home
  • Engage|Women
  • Impact|Men
  • Heartprints|Children
  • NetBible
  • Home
  • Engage|Women
  • Impact|Men
  • Heartprints|Children
  • NetBible

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Blogs

  • Home
  • Engage|Women
  • Impact|Men
  • Heartprints|Children
  • NetBible

About

  • Account
  • Bible.org Blogs
  • Bloggers Submission Agreement
  • Blogging Author’s Submissions Guidelines
  • Engage Authors
  • Engage Blog
  • Heartprints Authors
  • Heartprints Blog
  • Impact Authors
  • Impact Blog
  • Login
  • Logout
  • Members
  • Password Reset
  • Register
  • User
  • Impact

    Performing deeds of kindness

    November 22, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Matthew 25:31–46 forms part of the lectionary readings for the twenty–fifth Sunday after Pentecost, which is November 22nd. Chapters 24 and 25 comprise the last of the five discourses in the first Synoptic Gospel. Because Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives when He taught this material to His disciples, it has been called the Olivet Discourse. It contains some of the most noteworthy prophetic passages in all of Scripture. In 24:1–14, Jesus revealed the signs of His return. He then talked about perilous times (vv. 15–28) and the glory associated with His Second Coming (vv. 29–31). In the parable of the fig tree (vv. 32–35), Jesus said that…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    Succeeding at Ministry to Men in the Local Church – Introduction

    March 3, 2020

    The Glory of Business

    November 20, 2017

    Leading Men’s Small Groups – Success Keys 1-3

    February 5, 2020
  • Impact,  Uncategorized

    Deborah, a faith-inspiring leader

    November 14, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Judges 4:1–7 forms part of the lectionary readings for the twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, which is November 15th. This book describes life in Israel after Joshua’s death (a period around 1210–1051 B.C.). As the nation was established in Canaan, its days of wandering ended. Many of the covenant promises God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were being fulfilled. Chapters 2–5, however, show a tragic cycle of disobedience, oppression, repentance, and deliverance that happened repeatedly throughout the times of the judges. The reason is that Israel forgot its heritage and all that God had done for the nation. Consequently, the people failed to finish the job of cleansing the land…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    God’s shepherding love

    March 19, 2020

    The Tabernacle of Moses – God’s Heavenly Pattern for our Spiritual Transformation – Part VII: The Great High Priest

    December 18, 2019

    God the Holy Spirit (Part II): The Holy Spirit is God!

    August 29, 2011
  • Impact,  Uncategorized

    A summons to faith and faithfulness

    November 7, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Joshua 24:1–3, 14–25 forms part of the lectionary readings for the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost, which is November 8th. This book chronicles the way God provided for the Israelites’ entrance into the promised land. This portion of Scripture also reveals much about the character and nature of God. Specifically, the traits of the Lord are portrayed and clarified as this book shows how God interacted with His people—leading them, protecting them, teaching them, loving them, and making a way for them to fulfill His will for their lives. The bulk Joshua falls into two main divisions: the conquest of the land (chaps. 1–12) and the division of the land (chaps.…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    God, You do not seem big enough for all my problems!

    June 7, 2010

    God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part IX (Peter)

    January 6, 2018

    God’s Thoughts and Ways – Part V (King Saul)

    August 10, 2015
  • Impact

    Remaining faithful to the Lord

    October 31, 2020 / 0 Comments

    November 1st is the twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost. It’s also traditionally observed as All Saint’s Day in many faith traditions. In this case, Matthew 5:1–12 is part of the lectionary readings. Jesus announced that God’s kingdom was drawing near (Matt 4:17). This raises the question: What attitudes and actions are appropriate for a citizen of God’s kingdom? The Messiah answered this question in what is known as the Sermon on the Mount (chaps. 5–7). Although Jesus’ primary audience would have been His disciples, there was a larger crowd of people who listened to Him teach (7:28). The ethics Jesus taught in His sermon contrasted sharply with the legalism of His…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    Whatever

    Unitarian Universalism: “It Means Whatever You Want it to Mean.” (A Christian Conservative Goes to College, part 20)

    December 23, 2014

    When a Leader Stops Leading

    July 13, 2017

    Authentic Relationships: Submitting to One Another

    December 21, 2015
  • Impact

    Coming to terms with the brevity of life

    October 25, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Psalm 90:1–12 is part of the lectionary readings for the twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost, which is October 25th. The ode is regarded as a communal lament, that is, a hymn initially composed to express the grief and sorrow of God’s people over a distressing circumstance. The precise nature and cause of the anguish remains unknown, being sketched only in the broadest of terms. Some conjecture that while the poem contains some ancient stylistic elements, it still is a literary mixture that was created in Israel sometime after the nation’s exile into Babylon. In contrast, conservative Bible scholars think there is sufficient evidence to support the historical association of Moses to…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    Starting Over

    May 31, 2017
    The Rage Against God

    Book Review: “The Rage Against God” by Peter Hitchens

    August 9, 2020

    Discover Prayer (Part III): Pray the Promise, Not Just the Problem!

    June 6, 2011
  • Impact

    Declaring God’s glory

    October 17, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Psalm 96:1–13 is part of the lectionary readings for the twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, which is October 18th. This ode is a royal hymn that celebrates God’s universal reign. The song seems to have been composed for use in public worship, most likely in the Jerusalem temple. The fact that it is quoted almost entirely in 1 Chronicles 16 points to its Davidic character and origin. The Septuagint version of the hymn also links it to him. The historical context included David bringing the ark of the covenant back to Jerusalem to unite the religious and political life of the nation. Specifically, Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, set…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    The Seven Feasts of Israel – Hebrew Calendars, Sabbath Year, and the Jubilee Year

    February 1, 2016

    The Five Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Burnt Offering

    April 4, 2020

    4 Ways To Stop Fear From Making You Your Own God

    February 27, 2018
  • Impact

    Finding peace, joy, and contentment in the Son

    October 10, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Philippians 4:1–9 is part of the lectionary readings for the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which is October 11th. In this passage, Paul addressed his readers in Philippi with several endearing phrases. He called them his “brothers and sisters” (v. 1), as well as his “dear friends.” The apostle told the Philippians that he cared for them and desired to see them. He also described them as the source of his “joy.” Likewise, they were the basis for the eternal reward, or “crown,” he would one day receive in heaven for evangelizing the lost. Paul could have commanded his readers to “stand firm in the Lord.” Instead, the apostle encouraged the…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    Rejection – Satan’s First Strategy for Your Destruction – Part II

    December 1, 2014

    Succeeding at Ministry to Men in the Local Church – Part II: Steps to Success

    March 27, 2020

    What is the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit?

    June 19, 2017
  • Impact

    Our past, present, and future in Christ

    October 3, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Philippians 3:4–14 is part of the lectionary readings for the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which is October 4th. Paul began the chapter with the exhortation to his readers to “rejoice in the Lord” (v. 1). Joy is a major theme that is stressed throughout the apostle’s letter (1:4, 18, 25; 2:2, 17–18; 3:1; 4:1, 10). In 3:1, Paul encouraged his fellow Christians to rejoice because they belonged to the Lord Jesus. Their awareness of their baptismal union with the Son would enable the apostle’s readers to resist the legalistic tendencies of his doctrinal adversaries. Paul referred to the antagonists as “dogs” (v. 2), those who do “evil,” and “mutilators of…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    Job, With Friends Like These Who Needs Enemies?

    April 28, 2014

    The Five Fire Sacrifices and Offerings of Israel – The Trespass Offering

    April 9, 2020

    When Does A Leader Talk About Their Fear?

    September 5, 2017
  • Impact

    We’re all in this together

    September 26, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Philippians 2:1–13 is part of the lectionary readings for the seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost, which is September 27th. In verses 1–2, Paul called the recipients of his letter to unity, humility, and obedience. As long as the congregation remained divided, they would not be able to withstand opposition from their antagonists (1:28). Most likely, this hostility was linked to the resistance originating from the pagan residents in Philippi. They had created a mob scene in which Paul and Silas were arrested on their initial visit to the city (Acts 16:16–24). The harassment Paul’s readers experienced undermined their Christian unity. Well aware of how this problem was manifesting itself among his…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    Enter Epigenetics, Exit Evolution

    April 23, 2018

    Licensed to Kill!

    March 15, 2019

    The Phantom of the Ages

    November 20, 2011
  • Impact

    Hope amid hardship

    September 19, 2020 / 0 Comments

    Philippians 1:21–30 is part of the lectionary readings for the sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, which is September 20th. Philippi was an ancient town that was originally called Krenides. This means “springs,” which was probably a reflection of its abundant water supply. The city was renamed by King Philip II of Macedonia when he subdued it around 356 b.c. Later, Philippi became a strategic Roman colony, since it was situated on a major road (called the Via Egnatia) that linked Rome with the continent of Asia. This Greek city was located about 10 miles north of the Aegean Sea and was coveted for its gold mines and fertile soil. During Paul’s…

    read more
    Dan T. Lioy Dan T. Lioy

    You May Also Like

    Intentionally Hearing God

    September 29, 2014
    Testimony of Onelio Gonzales

    The Testimony of Onelio Gonzalez

    December 5, 2016

    God is For, With, and In Us!

    December 17, 2018
 Older Posts
Newer Posts 

Recent Posts

  • On the Anniversary of Dad’s Death
  • Four Books to Put on Your Reading List
  • Running to my Husband
  • Jonah, a reluctant prophet
  • Dwell on the Good That God Did in 2020

Authors

Archives

Categories

  • Bock
  • Engage
  • Heartprints
  • Impact
  • NetBible
  • Uncategorized

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.