What is the kingdom of God? What is the kingdom of God? Like a mustard seed. Like a mustard seed, yeah, okay, what does that mean? What is kingdom of God? The place that God would be. That’s right, that’s close, that’s close. The kingdom of God is God came to earth. Now, Jesus is…
DetailsBill Belew has raised 2 bi-cultural kids, now 34 and 30. And he and his wife are now parenting a 3rd, Mia, who is 8. Everybody needs a coach at some time in their life. What good is it to grow up bilingual or even bi-cultural if you don’t know how to live your life?…
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Eleven -year -old Amy’s dad always kept his promises. He promised Amy that she would be okay. He was wrong. Something she hated saved her from becoming a victim. He had taken its life. Yet it protected him, saved him and his loved ones from a certain death. Move over, J .R .R. Tolkien. There’s…
DetailsThe Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is like what? It’s like a mustard seed. A very tiny seed. A very tiny seed. A garden seed. A herb. And it will grow. The Kingdom of God will start very small and it will grow. It’s the Kingdom of God will grow. Topic idea. What idea, what idea do you wish everyone in the world can know? What idea do you wish everyone in the world could know? Peace. What is the best idea to tell the whole world? Jesus used many parables and then privately he explained. Today at chapel I am the speaker and I will tell you about the story. We will save it. This is one of my favorite stories. I will teach you some Japanese. Ok, that’s it. We will stop there.
DetailsTo explore a few of the Greek words in the Gospel of Mark 1:1–8, first I look at various Bible translations. Then I conduct word studies on key Greek terms. Firstly, a look at the passage in multiple versions, including the Greek text: Mark 1:1-8 (ESV) Mark 1:1-8 (NIV) Mark 1:1-8 (Greek Text) Word Studies…
DetailsWord Studies of Key Greek Terms Ἀρχὴ (Archē) – “Beginning” (Verse 1) Meaning: This word refers to the “beginning” or “origin.” In Greek, “archē” signifies not just the start of something but also its foundational principle or cause. Here, it implies more than just the first part of a story; it signals the beginning of…
DetailsTo introduce a “wow factor” that will grab your listeners’ attention, consider tying together historical context, prophetic symbolism, and Jesus’ radical nature. Here’s a powerful way to do that: “The Hidden Kingship of Jesus and a Radical New Beginning” Imagine this: the gospel begins by declaring Jesus as the Son of God. But this…
DetailsTo explore Mark 1:1-8 more deeply, it is important to focus on the theological and literary context, exploring the implications of John’s role, the prophetic fulfillment, the nature of baptism, and the Messianic expectations embedded in this text. 1. Theological Depth: The Gospel’s Beginning as New Creation The opening phrase, “The beginning of the gospel…
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