How’s Your Love Life?
Bob Warren | Sep 3, 2010
Read Deuteronomy 3. When Moses reminds the sons of Israel of their recent past victories (verse 4), it is to encourage them of coming future victories. Deuteronomy is part of a bigger picture that depicts God’s work and will. How does the beginning of the Pentateuch, (i.e., Genesis 1:1-2:14) provide the answer for the anticipation and realization of Genesis 15:1-21 (and Deuteronomy) in the account found in the Book of Joshua? With this opening paragraph, there is a new people anticipating a new land which will mean a new life. more...
Remembering God’s Faithfulness
Bob Warren | Sep 2, 2010
Read Deuteronomy 2. If you looked at any of the maps on Tuesday, how extensive is the Promised Land? What were its boundaries? Did Israel ever possess all this land? See Deut. 2:8 we read, “See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land.” “Go and Take” is based on what? How do these events contribute to Israel’s confidence? more...
A Book of Good News
Bob Warren | Sep 1, 2010
Let’s read the Book of Deuteronomy. There are 34 chapters in this book. If we were to read just one chapter a day, beginning today, by the time we hear Pastor Colin’s tenth message, we will have the read Deuteronomy through twice! Basically the book can be divided into four sections: Chapters 1-4, 5-26, 27-30 and 31-34. Instead of giving titles of these sections to you, why not read your chapter each day with a pencil, make a few notes along the way, and then determine a title or theme for each of these sections. more...
These are the Words
Bob Warren | Aug 31, 2010
Picking up from yesterday, take a few minutes to read Acts 7:1-50. As Stephen rehearses Israel’s journey, how many times does he make mention of Moses? There is something more urgent from Stephen. As Stephen walked through Israel’s history, what was his conclusion regarding his listeners? (Read verse 51.) As we are only in the second day of Deuteronomy, again ask the Spirit of the Living God to give us eyes to see and ears to hear and thereby not be stiff-necked to God’s truth. Stephen’s challenge to his listeners in his day is true for us today – we cannot really grasp the impact of history without the Gospel. more...
Welcome to Deuteronomy!
Bob Warren | Aug 30, 2010
Welcome to the Book of Deuteronomy! This fall, Pastor Colin will be leading us a fascinating Old Testament book. These 34 chapters are more than just ancient history and a repeat of the law given to the children of Israel. Want an enticing tidbit to jump start your exploration of this book? Guess what Old Testament book Jesus quoted from most often? Yes, that’s right…Deuteronomy! At the outset of this weekly study, why not take a moment right now and ask the Spirit of the Living God to open the eyes of your heart (Ephesians 1:18) so you can experience what Jesus said is necessary for life. (See Matt. 4:4 and Deut. 8:3.) more...
Anatomy of Faith: Paul’s Challenge
Bob Warren | Apr 16, 2010
Read Romans 10:14-15a. Here’s a restatement of Paul’s thought … Every man and woman is to call on the name of the Lord. How can one call on the One they have not believed in? How can one believe in the One they have not heard? more...
Anatomy of Faith: Example of Believers in Thessalonica
Bob Warren | Apr 15, 2010
Read 1 Thessalonians 1:2-7 and 2:13. These Thessalonian believers model three aspects of interacting with God Word. They appreciated the Word of Christ. When these men and women heard the Apostle Paul, they did not listen as one listening to the talking of any man, but they received it as the Word of Christ. How do you listen (read) the Word of God (privately and publicly)? more...
Anatomy of Faith: Listening to Jesus During His Earthly Ministry 2
Bob Warren | Apr 14, 2010
1. A Principle: Skim Luke 16:19-31. What do verses 29-31 say to you regarding the impact of God’s Word? What additional applications can you draw from this principle? more...
Anatomy of Faith: Listening to Jesus During His Earthly Ministry
Bob Warren | Apr 13, 2010
Reflect on the following three admonitions from Jesus: 1. He who has ears to hear, let him hear. (Luke 8:8b) What does Luke 5:1 and 10:23-24 contribute to this admonition? more...
Anatomy of Faith: Hearing the Word of Christ
Bob Warren | Apr 12, 2010
Read the following three passages – 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:23 and Hebrews 4:12. How have you seen one of those descriptions be active in your life via the hearing of God’s Word? more...
The Anatomy of Faith
Bob Warren | Apr 9, 2010
As Pastor Colin launches the new series, The Anatomy of Faith, we want to help you to get as much from God’s word as possible. Throughout the series, members of the staff will provide questions and background information to help you more...
Rock Solid: Experiencing a Quiet Heart - Reason 5
Bob Warren | Feb 12, 2010
This grand statement of Jesus (v 6) is a wonderful summary of the Gospel of John. It is more than just a casual statement made by Jesus during His conversation with His disciples around the dinner table. more...
Rock Solid: Experiencing a Quiet Heart - Reason 4
Bob Warren | Feb 11, 2010
“I will come back.” In 1978, many American newspaper editors answered the survey question, “what would be the most sensational headline to be printed?” with “Jesus Returns to Earth” topping their response. Would that be true today? Why or why not? more...
Rock Solid: Experiencing a Quiet Heart - Reason 3
Bob Warren | Feb 10, 2010
“I Go!” Take some moments to reflect on where Jesus went for you. Luke 22:39-44; Matthew 27:27-31; Matthew 27:33-35; Matthew 27:59-60
Rock Solid: Experiencing a Quiet Heart - Reason 2
Bob Warren | Feb 9, 2010
Are you troubled by what you see around you in your neighborhood, work place, school campus, and our country? Jesus’ response is that the future is more certain than what you can see right now. Can you apply Paul’s admonition (2 Corinthians 4:18) in your life today? more...
Rock Solid: Experiencing a Quiet Heart – Reason 1
Bob Warren | Feb 8, 2010
As background to the John 14 passage, skim Luke 22:1-14 along with John 13:1. John 14:1-6 is regarded as one of the most comforting passages in the Bible. Verse 1 begins with “let not your heart be troubled.” What three or four reasons more...