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.
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 5:21–26: “You Shall Not Murder”
In Jesus’ first “antithesis,” where he teaches against the traditional understanding of the law, Jesus teaches us the full implications of the Sixth Commandment: love your neighbor as yourself. (Exposition of Matthew 5:21–26)
Matthew 5:17–20: Jesus Came to Fulfill the Law
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus insists upon a towering view of the law with ongoing significance. Far from abolishing the Law and the Prophets, Jesus came to fulfill the law. (Exposition of Matthew 5:17–20)
Matthew 5:11–16: The Purpose of Believers in the World
After offering general, timeless principles about the kingdom of heaven, Jesus begins to apply this teaching directly to the lives of his disciples. Discipleship bear witness to Jesus in the world. (Exposition of Matthew 5:11–16)
Matthew 5:1–10: The Blessedness of Believers
In the beatitudes, Jesus teaches us the wise law of living in the kingdom of heaven. Here, Jesus teaches us that blessed are the repentant who resemble God. (Exposition of Matthew 5:1–10)
Matthew 4:12–25: The Beginning of Jesus’ Public Ministry
Now that Jesus has been qualified and hailed as king, baptized and anointed as Christ, and established victorious as a conqueror, he begins the public phase of his rescue mission. Jesus came to make disciples of all nations. (Exposition of Matthew 4:12–25)
Matthew 4:1–11: The Temptation of Jesus
The temptation of Jesus is more significant than we might realize. Jesus accomplished something significant, and he teaches us to resist temptation after his pattern. King Jesus came to fulfill all righteousness. (Exposition of Matthew 4:1–11)