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Psalm 8 is one of the psalms characterized as Songs of Praise to the Creator. Even though the entire book of Psalms is often described as praise to God, this psalm speaks eloquently to the question, “What is Man?” or, as John Stott labels it,

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The baptism of Jesus (1-10-16 Formations)

December 23, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

We all know about beginnings: that first day in school, becoming old enough to join the youth group at church, going off to college, starting a new job or career, marriage. You may remember the exact moment you accepted Christ as Savior and the day

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The name of Jesus (1-3-16 Formations)

December 23, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

When I lived in the Philippines in the 1950’s, our gardener was named Jesus. Thinking this odd I did some casual research and found that it was common to name one’s children after biblical characters such as John, Mary, Joseph and even Jesus.

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Used in God’s service (1-10-16 BSFL)

December 23, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

In the closing verse of last Sunday’s lesson, Paul affirmed that all of the gifts described in 1 Corinthians 12:4-10 are “the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each man just as he determines.”

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Equipped with God’s gifts (1-3-16 BSFL)

December 23, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

Tucked away in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church are many questions about the beliefs that should guide them in their church life and personal behavior.

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Simeon’s Song (12-27-15 Formations)

December 18, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

The Jews fervently believed God would bring them to the pinnacle of power and greatness in this world. They looked for a greater kingdom than their King David's through a miraculous intervention of God in history. After their long and varied history, including sinful rebellion,

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Strengthened by God’s power (12-27-15 BSFL)

December 18, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

In the earlier chapters of Ephesians, Paul discussed deliverance from death, reconciliation at the cross and union with Christ. In this lesson, we turn to one of Paul’s powerful prayers to gain greater understanding of how the Christian is strengthened by God’s power through his

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Saved by God’s grace (12-20-15 BSFL)

December 11, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

The prelude or overture for our lesson in the first chapter of John’s Gospel is called the prologue to the larger scope of the full Gospel.

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The Angels’ Song (12-20-15 Formations)

December 11, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

A favorite memory from my childhood Christmases with my grandparents in Chicago is arranging the nativity set under the tree. The scene included the usual figures of the holy family, shepherds, wise men, sheep, cows, plus cats, chickens, ducks and a dog.

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Freed by God’s forgiveness (12-13-15 BSFL)

December 2, 2015

author: Ken Satterfield

Many evangelical commentaries and most modern translations do not regard John 7:53-8:11 as originally part of John’s Gospel even if they affirm the general authenticity of the account. For example, the New International Version and the New Revised Standard Version each bracket these verses as

169. Grace Ji-Sun Kim on When God Became White

Grace Ji-Sun Kim, a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. She also discusses issues of racism, patriarchy, and Christian Nationalism. She previously appeared on episode 145. She writes a Substack newsletter and…
168. Drew Strait on Strange Worship

Drew Strait, a New Testament professor at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book Strange Worship: Six Steps for Challenging Christian Nationalism. He also discusses issues of strategic nonviolence, empathy, and suspicion of state power. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
167. Bekah McNeel on This is Going to Hurt

Journalist and author Bekah McNeel talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book This Is Going to Hurt: Following Jesus in a Divided America. She also discusses addressing issues of immigration, education, and guns. She previously appeared on episode 70. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that…
166. Michael Austin on American Christian Nationalism

Michael Austin, a philosophy professor at Eastern Kentucky University and Bonhoeffer Senior Fellow of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership of Hebrew College, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his new book American Christian Nationalism: Neither American nor Christian. He also discusses American values, teachings of Jesus, and the co-option of Dietrich…

Cherished in God’s eyes (1-17-16 BFSL)

The baptism of Jesus (1-10-16 Formations)

The name of Jesus (1-3-16 Formations)

Used in God’s service (1-10-16 BSFL)

Equipped with God’s gifts (1-3-16 BSFL)

Simeon’s Song (12-27-15 Formations)

Strengthened by God’s power (12-27-15 BSFL)

Saved by God’s grace (12-20-15 BSFL)

The Angels’ Song (12-20-15 Formations)

Freed by God’s forgiveness (12-13-15 BSFL)

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