Advent Week 1: Hope
The Light of Hope ADVENT: It’s all about getting ready for; then celebrating the birth of Christ [Jesus of nazareth] Advent = Arrival. The Messiah, Jesus Christ has made one […]
Entries by Todd Briggs
1st Timothy Pt. 10: Leadership Standards
The making of a Biblical Church leader takes time…and focus… and humility and trust in God’s Word and in God’s people…God has given those who He calls to lead HIS […]
1st Timothy Pt. 8: The Family of God
As Jesus Christ’s followers formed into communities they created culture, traditions, social norms and ways of life. They had the teaching of Jesus, O.T. Scriptures and some letters written by […]
1st Timothy Pt. 6: Conduct Based On Christ
1 Timothy 3:14-4:5 [NASB1995] The big picture of this letter: Cultural Norms & Values based on God’s Word. Jesus is the author & perfecter of our faith: THE TRUTH ABOUT […]
1st Timothy Pt. 4: God Given Roles
The woman’s role in salvation is to create life and reflect God’s love This letter is full of instruction in how Christ’s Body is to function. Throughout the New Testament […]
1st Timothy: Cultural Foundations Of Christ’s Church
Pt. 1: USING SCRIPTURE AS GOD INTENDED 1st Timothy 1:1-11 [NASB 1995] 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ […]
Nehemiah Pt. 19: You Gotta Fight!
Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and do not wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God and for His service. ~ […]
Nehemiah Pt. 15: Kingdom Relocation
The book of Nehemiah [the combined work of Ezra & Nehemiah] gives us an inside view of how God reconstituted HIS people, the nation of Israel. When God exiled them […]
Nehemiah Pt. 12: Saturated In Scripture
When God’s people are constantly exposed to Scripture and Spirit Led Instruction & Interpretation… amazing things happen! The principals found in Scripture guide us: Truths about God & US. The […]
Nehemiah Pt. 10: Materials & Labor
The construction of the structure is complete, now the real Kingdom Building begins. God’s people have returned from exile, they have rebuilt the walls and gates…What now? Does God just […]