Tag: sufficiency of Christ
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Jesus’s Compassion for the Jews
When I come to the Lord’s table to offer what I have in service to others, I find that I never have enough. If it were up to me—my ability to provide, my hermeneutical and homiletical prowess, my planning ability, or my heart for others—no one would be satisfied or get what they need. I…
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‘My Life is More Important Than Jesus’
What are some of your favorite things? What do you hope to accomplish in this life? What are the things you believe are worthwhile? In the First Century, just as we see today, many people who claimed to be Christians were tempted to add human works to the finished work of Christ. Though it took…
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Church, Stop Trying to be Relevant
In the summer of 2015 I remember taking a group of youth to summer camp. This particular summer camp is the best summer camp I have ever had the privilege of taking students to because the teaching at this camp was simply an exposition of the Bible. After we got home from camp, I remember…