Lessons we can learn

You want to read, but which books?
There are examples of faith from Church History, but how would you find them?

You will learn about books from thought leaders in ministry, faith and life.

You will find moving examples in people and events from the history of God’s people.

You will read insights into biblical passages with suggestions for applications in your life.

You will see ways that others have served in churches and other ministries.

Each week you’ll receive something to think about and use to change your life.

Book Note: Rosaria Butterfield

Biography From her website: Rosaria Butterfield, a former tenured professor of English and women’s studies at Syracuse University, converted to Christ in what she describes as a train wreck. Her memoir, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor’s Journey into Christian Faith (Crown and Covenant, 2012), chronicles her conversion. Rosaria is married […]

Life of Christ- Luke 2- Simeon’s message of greatness and suffering

When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to be dedicated they met Simeon. Simeon had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he saw the Messiah. (Luke 2:25-26) God moved him to go to the temple that day. He held Jesus in his arms and blessed God. He […]

Life of Christ- Luke 2 Two ways that God shows that he is in control of Christmas. repost

Two ways that God shows that he is in control of Christmas First, he named John the Baptist. Then, he named Jesus. Naming Naming is very important. Parents usually name their children We also get to name the things that belong to us.  Things that we want to receive special treatment.  We name our cars, our computers, […]

Books By J. Carl Laney

Carl and I worked together for 31 years when I was Library Director at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He taught courses in Bible and archaeology and led tours to the Holy Land. He was known for presenting a clear overview of the context and practical implications of the passages he taught. He is now […]

Life of Christ- Luke 1 How Did Luke Do His Research?

Luke’s goal was to write an orderly account of Jesus’ life. How did he do this?  (Luke 1:1-4) Now many have undertaken to compile an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, 2 like the accounts passed on to us by those who were eyewitnesses and servants of the word from the beginning. 3 So it seemed good to me as well, because I […]

Life of Christ- Luke was a Gentile physician who liked music

Life of Christ- Luke was a Gentile physician who liked music. Life of Christ- Luke was a Gentile physician who liked music. Luke was a Gentile. Luke is the author of two New Testament books, his Gospel, and the book of Acts. In Acts we get some hints as to his identity.  There are certain […]

Life of Christ: Introduction- Two Books

Life of Christ: Introduction- Two Books There are two books that have guided my preparation for this series. John H. Sailhamer. The Life of Christ. I will use Sailhamer’s book to divide the Gospels into sections and see how the events are covered in more than one of the books. I will use his book […]

Life of Christ: Introduction- Three Themes

I have been skimming and reading the gospels in preparation for our series on the Life of Christ. I have noticed 3 themes throughout the gospels that I want to put before us now so we can see them develop. Three Themes The mystery of the Godhead and who is Messiah? In the first centuries […]

What Will I Be Studying in 2024

For the rest of 2024 my Links to Begin the Week will continue each week. My Lessons We Can Learn will still contain book and film reviews and other observations on various subjects. A new addition to the Lessons We Can Learn will be a series on the Life of Christ. I will use John […]
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