Books
While there are many books written about Christian discipleship, there are not nearly enough books on discipleship that primarily expound the Bible itself. The Apostle John wrote three letters, however, with the main purpose of helping disciples to grow.
That You May Know: A Primer on Christian Discipleship is an enriching study that will lead you through John’s teaching on following Jesus as a disciple.
This book is more than a commentary and more than a topical book on the subject of Christian discipleship. Instead, this is a primer on Christian discipleship written as a careful reading of God’s word in 1, 2 & 3 John. It’s ideal for your own individual devotional reading or as a helpful resource for your group Bible study.
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Bible Studies: Paul's Letter to the Philippians
Studies from my forthcoming pastoral commentary on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians, Have This Mind: A Primer on the Cruciform Life.
Access the complete set of Bible studies from Philippians here.
Bible Studies: The Gospel of John
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Gospel of John here.
Bible Studies: The Book of Genesis
Access the complete set of Bible studies from Genesis here.
Genesis 8:20–9:17: Covenant of Preservation
God makes a covenant of preservation with Noah to carry creation forward. A covenant of redemption, however, will come elsewhere. (Exposition of Genesis 8:20–9:17)
Genesis 8:1–19: New Creation
The Flood was a de-creation, and disembarking from the ark is a new creation that foreshadows the ultimate new creation. (Exposition of Genesis 8:1–19)
Genesis 6:9–7:24: Judgment and Salvation
Is God a God of judgment and wrath, or is he a God of salvation and grace? Can we reduce God to one side or the other? (Exposition of Genesis 6:9–7:24)
Genesis 6:1–8: Apostasy
What does it mean for the sons of God to marry the daughters of men? Why does that sin spiral into God’s sending the flood? (Exposition of Genesis 6:1–8)
Genesis 4:17–5:32: The Offspring of the Woman
After Cain murders Abel, what hope is there for humanity in the world? Will all humankind go the way of Cain, or will God preserve a faithful remnant? (Exposition of Genesis 4:17–5:32)
Genesis 4:1–16: The Offspring of the Serpent
The first two children born to Adam and Eve represent two fundamentally different categories: the offspring of the woman and the offspring of the serpent. (Exposition of Genesis 4:1–16)
Bible Studies: Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians
Access the current set of Bible studies from 1 Corinthians here. This series is in progress.
Bible Studies: The Letters of John
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Letters of John here.
Bible Studies: The Gospel of Luke
Access a handful of Bible studies from the Gospel of Luke here. These were studies written during the Advent season of 2018. At the moment, I do not have plans to continue working through the Gospel of Luke; however, I wanted to make these few studies available online for whomever may benefit from them.
Bible Studies: The Book of Ecclesiastes
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Book of Ecclesiastes here.
Bible Studies: The Gospel of Matthew
Access the complete set of Bible studies from the Gospel of Matthew here.
Matthew 10:16–25: Wise as Serpents, and Innocent as Doves
While Jesus confronts his disciples about the necessity of their suffering, he also provides them hope. Jesus conforms us to his image in our suffering. (Exposition of Matthew 10:16–25)
Matthew 10:1–15: Sending Out the Twelve
In order to reach the lost sheep of the house of Israel, Jesus sends out his disciples to minister in his name. Jesus sends ministers to administer the authority of his kingdom (Exposition of Matthew 10:1–15)
Matthew 9:35–38: Plentiful Harvest, Few Workers
In the second major section of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus calls his disciples to join him in his work. Jesus shepherds his sheep through undershepherds. (Exposition of Matthew 9:35–38)
Matthew 9:27–34: The Merciful Son of David
As concludes a cycle of healing miracles, will people respond to Jesus’ authority and compassion with trust? Jesus is the merciful Son of David. (Exposition of Matthew 9:27–34)
Matthew 9:18–26: Salvation for Desperate People
In many ways, Jesus has demonstrated his authority over uncleanness, sickness, storms, and even sin. Now, Jesus demonstrates his compassion: Jesus came to save desperate people. (Exposition of Matthew 9:18–26)
Matthew 9:14–17: New Wine in Fresh Wineskins
When Jesus tells us that we cannot put new wine in old wineskins, he sweeps away the old religious formalism. Jesus has authority to command worship in spirit and truth. (Exposition of Matthew 9:14–17)