How to use commentaries

How to use commentaries

Commentaries can kick-start your thinking when you hit a dead end but should not be a substitute for your own work. Here’s my two rules of thumb.

New? Start here.

New? Start here.

If you’re a new believer or just new to Wednesday in the Word, here are some suggested places to start.

Why keep the Sabbath?

Why keep the Sabbath?

Sabbath is about who God is. It’s not about what we need to live healthy lives. It’s not about making sure we get our rest so that we can be productive at work, be nice to our family and stay awake during Bible Studies (though none of those things are bad things). Sabbath reminds us who God is. Because as we’ll see, on the Sabbath, we rest to remember God.

How do I find God’s will?

How do I find God’s will?

One of the first questions new believers confront is: how do I find God’s will for my life? It’s a lot easier thank you think, if you avoid the bad advice and focu

Sabbath: Why, how and when

Sabbath: Why, how and when

We know we need real rest and we know the answer is Sabbath. But what is the Sabbath? Why does God command it? When do we enjoy it? And how can we rest when so much work remains to be done?

March 2022 Reflections

March 2022 Reflections

What is the Sabbath? Why does God command it? Did Jesus change it? When do we get to enjoy it? And how can God justify resting when so much work remains to be done?  We’ll tackle these questions in the April podcasts series: Sabbath: Why, how and when.

What good is a Bible dictionary?

What good is a Bible dictionary?

Lexicons & dictionaries can reveal what might be “lost in translation” but they also tempt us to fall into the trap of “I learned a fact about a word and I must use it.”

02 When God Calls: Rethink Greatness (2 Kings 5)

02 When God Calls: Rethink Greatness (2 Kings 5)

How do you accomplish great things for the kingdom of God and quiet that inner voice that says whatever you’re doing, it’s not enough? In 2Kings 5 we see a series of contrasts between how the world measures greatness and God measures greatness.