The Way Forward
Mark Howard
The world of the Bible can sometimes seem foreign to us, especially when we encounter a genealogy like the one in Genesis 5. But, as we look more closely, we find that the world of Genesis 5 is actually very similar to our own. They were confronted with the same blessings, challenges and choice we […]
The Way Back
Mark Howard
In Genesis 2-3 God provided a compelling explanation for why the world is the way it is: all of us of are homesick for the perfect world we lost as a result of sin. The rest of the Bible is all about how God will bring us back home, beginning with a warning in Genesis […]
On The Road
Mark Howard
On the road to Emmaus, the disciples encounter Jesus is a surprising way, revealing how we too can encounter the Risen Christ today!
The High-way
Mark Howard
At the cross we see humanity’s sin at it’s darkest, but we also witness the righteousness of Christ shine brightest. As the centurion declares in Luke 23:47, “certainly this man was innocent!”
The Crossroads
Mark Howard
In Luke 23, we discover that the cross of Christ met with a wide range of responses: mourning and mockery, sadness and scoffing. The same is true today. But, in the surprising response of one individual, we see how we all ought to respond to the death of Jesus.
The Shepherd’s Heart
Mark Howard
So far we have considered the character, competence and calling of elders in Titus 1 and 1 Timothy 3. In 1 Peter 5, we see that an elder should model his ministry on that of the Good Shepherd.
The Elder’s Competence & Calling
Mark Howard
The church is God’s family, and it’s leaders are called to act like spiritual ‘fathers’. In 1 timothy 3:1-7, we see what this implies for the things we should look for in an elder.
The Elder’s Character
Mark Howard
The world desperately needs leadership and the church needs leaders who can help us point others to Jesus. In Titus 1, God lays out the character qualifications we should look for in such leaders.
Misery and Mercy
Mark Howard
The first step to solving any big problem is determining an accurate diagnosis. Genesis 3 provides us with a shocking diagnosis of the human condition and points to an even more surprising solution!
The declaration of independence
Mark Howard
After any great sporting victory, we love to do a play by play analysis. In Genesis 3:1-7 God provides a play by play, not of a great victory, but a tragic defeat. As our earliest parents face temptation, we witness a turning point that explains why the world is the way it is. It’s also […]
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