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 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)
Matthew 11:16–30: “My Yoke is Easy, and My Burden is Light”
To a world weighed down by sin, guilt, and shame, Jesus’ promises in the gospel offer great hope. Find rest in the revealed Son of God. (Exposition of Matthew 11:16–30)
Matthew 11:1–15: The One Who is to Come
John the Baptist is perplexed that Jesus would continue preaching and teaching, but Jesus forcefully advances the kingdom of heaven by preaching and teaching. (Exposition of Matthew 11:1–15)
Matthew 10:34–42: Jesus Divides the Earth
As Jesus tells his disciples more about their mission, he shocks them once again by declaring that he came to bring a sword, not peace. Jesus defines the right side of history. (Exposition of Matthew 10:34–42)
Matthew 10:26–33: Therefore, Do Not Fear
Jesus’ disciples will face many dangers from the world. Nevertheless, Jesus draws a surprising conclusion from this: we should not fear, since Jesus reveals himself through our preaching. (Exposition of Matthew 10:26–33)