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 13:1–18: The Conciliation of Abram
Even in the fallout of failure and doubt, God gives us by faith what we forfeit by sight. (Exposition of Genesis 13:1–18)
Genesis 12:10–20: The Captivity of Abram
Abram’s sojourn in Egypt illustrates an enduring pattern: God’s covenant corrects our conspiracies. (Exposition of Genesis 12:10–20)
Genesis 12:4–9: The Conquest of Abram
Abram’s example of public witness and worship to the living God teaches us how to bear witness to the already/not-yet kingdom of Jesus Christ. (Exposition of Genesis 12:4–9)
Genesis 11:27–12:3: The Call of Abram
To redeem the world from the fullness of its depravity, God chooses a paradoxical approach: raising up one man through whom he will bless the world. (Exposition of Genesis 11:27–12:3)
Genesis 11: The End of the Beginning
The world’s solution to the problem of sin is to build a taller tower to reach up to God. The gospel insists that God must reach down to us.(Exposition of Genesis 11)
Genesis 9:18–10:32: Dispersal of the Nations
Even after a fresh start, Noah fails to become the new Adam who can save humanity. Instead, humanity must await the offspring of Noah’s son Shem. (Exposition of Genesis 9:18–10:32)
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 13:31–35: The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven
From small and obscure beginnings, and through secret and hidden development, the kingdom of heaven will come by surprise. (Exposition of Matthew 13:31–35)
Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43: The Parable of the Weeds
In the parable of the weeds, Jesus explains why the Son of Man is delaying final justice in the world. Wait patiently for the kingdom. (Exposition of Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43)
Matthew 13:10–17: The Secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven
The parables are polarizing. Those who have faith profit from them; those without faith cannot understand them. Thus, faith reveals what God conceals. (Exposition of Matthew 13:10–17)
Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23: The Parable of the Four Soils
As Jesus begins his kingdom parables in Matthew 13, he opens with an exhortation: hear and understand the word of the kingdom. (Exposition of Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23)
Matthew 12:46–50: The Family of Jesus
In the midst of intense spiritual warfare, Jesus will continue to gather his “forever family” to himself. Seek first the family of God. (Exposition of Matthew 12:46–50)
Matthew 12:43–45: The Danger of Neutrality
In Jesus’ story about the restless demon, he insists that there is no real spiritual neutrality. Whoever is not with Jesus is against him. (Exposition of Matthew 12:43–45)