November 21, 2022
This lesson was delivered at the Bammel Church of Christ in Houston, Texas, on November 20, 2022. The lesson begins at minute 51 through minute 77 (1:17). The lesson follows the reading of Psalm 66
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Theology | Tagged: Advent, Calendar, Christian Calendar, Christmas, Easter, Lent, Psalm 66 |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
April 2, 2014
The prophet Joel, whose name means “Yahweh is God,” taught Judah to lament and hope. His message announces the coming “day of the Lord,” which entails both judgment–for the impenitent among God’s people and among the nations–and the renewal of God’s vision for the reign of God in the world. Lament and hope. No one […]
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Biblical Texts, Pastoral Care, Theology | Tagged: Hope, Joel, Lament, Lent, Prophet |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
February 26, 2013
God tests Jesus in the wilderness and Satan tempts him to satisfy his desires by inappropriate means. One need is hunger. It would seem that satisfying hunger should not be characterized as inappropriate. Food is a created good to be enjoyed. The Slanderer (Diabolos) suggests that Jesus should create his own food. If he really […]
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Theology | Tagged: Bible-Luke, Communion, Fasting, Feasting, Jesus, Lent, Luke 4:3-4, Mission, Temptation, Testing, Wilderness |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks
March 17, 2010
Text: Philippians 3:4-14 That can’t be a commendable hunger, can it? To hunger for power. It depends on what kind of power we are talking about. To hunger for Caesar’s power (or wealth or status) is ungodly, but to hunger for the power to become like Jesus is something different. This is not a hunger […]
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Biblical Texts, Theology | Tagged: Bible-Philippians, Christ, Christology, Faith, Justification, Lent, Righteousness, Sanctification |
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Posted by John Mark Hicks