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 12:38–42: Seeking for a Sign
The scribes and Pharisees demand from Jesus “a sign to see.” Jesus will not give what they demand; however, Jesus was vindicated by his resurrection. (Exposition of Matthew 12:38–42)
Matthew 12:33–37: Speaking from the Heart
While we so often make excuses for the words that come out of our mouths, Jesus insists upon a hard truth: you are what you say. (Exposition of Matthew 12:33–37)
Matthew 12:22–32: Binding the Strong Man
Jesus does not depend on Satan for power; rather, he is the Son of God through whom the Holy Spirit of God advances the Kingdom of God. Jesus is plundering Satan’s house. (Exposition of Matthew 12:22–32)
Matthew 12:15–21: Until He Brings Justice to Victory
Although Jesus must withdraw from the Pharisees, Matthew quotes Isaiah 42 to show how this all fits in with Jesus’ mission. Jesus is still bringing his justice to victory. (Exposition of Matthew 12:15–21)
Matthew 12:9–14: Doing Good on the Sabbath
Jesus shifts the conversation about the Sabbath away from a list of do’s and don’t’s in order to command something simpler: do good on the Sabbath. (Exposition of Matthew 12:9–14)
Matthew 12:1–8: The Lord of the Sabbath
While the Pharisees obsessed over the prohibitions of the Sabbath, Jesus gives rest to his people by restoring the purposes of the Sabbath. Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath (Exposition of Matthew 12:1–8)