Preview of Coming Attractions

The various reactions you get when you announce that you are going to talk about the end times is nothing short of interesting. It can be anything from absolute terror to passive indifference. I'm not sure which one is worse. We get these varied reactions for a couple of reasons. For one, a lot of … Continue reading Preview of Coming Attractions

Living in the Reign?

  14 After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God: 15 “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” Mark 1:14 - 15 CSB Living in the Reign? What do I mean by living in the Reign? What is the Reign? … Continue reading Living in the Reign?

It’s Revolutionary!

I don't know how many of us recognize the impact of Jesus' words when He announced, "The Kingdom of God is at hand." (Mark 1:14 - 15)  It was revolutionary.  He was literally announcing that everything was about to change. In his book The Parables of Jesus, author David Wenham makes an excellent presentation of … Continue reading It’s Revolutionary!

How Do You Read It?

Listen to N.T. Wright, brilliant and insightful New Testament scholar, talk about how the Bible should be read. It will be seven minutes very well spent. Enjoy! We must be people of the Book if we are truly intent on living in the Reign. M