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Key Resources: Charles Spurgeon, A Treasury of David; Love is Blind, Netflix; C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
Key Resources: Sermon on Psalm 121 by Aaron Messner, Derek Kidner Psalms Commentary (TOTC), Alec Motyer “Journey: Psalms for Pilgrim People,” Derek Thomas “Voyage of Discovery,” Eugene Peterson “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction”
Key resources: Adam Young podcast, “Why Lament (Surprisingly) Leads to Life and Freedom”; Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Colossians; Abe Cho, “The Language of Lament”.
Key resources: Derek Kidner, Psalms 1-72 (TOTC); John Calvin, Commentary on the Psalms: Vol. 1; James Boice, Psalm 42-106: Vol. 2; D. Martyn Lloyd Jones, Spiritual Depression; David Murray, Christians Get Depressed Too; Ed Welch, Depression: A Stubborn Darkness; Tim Keller, Walking with God through Pain and Suffering
Key Resources: Robert Cunningham sermon: “Invitation to Blessedness”. Russ Whitfield sermon: “Meditation for the Life of the World”. Tim Keller sermon: “Meditation”. St Athanasius’ letter to Marcellinus on the interpretation of the Psalms.
Key Resources: Gene Joo, sermon titled "A Beautiful Building of People", John Bourgeois, sermon titled "The Church as Temple of Priests," Enduring Community by Brian Habig and Les Newsom, 1 Peter (BECNT) by Karen Jobe, 1 Peter (REC) by Dan Doriani, The Temple and the Church's Mission by Greg Beale
Key Resources: Aaron Chung, sermon entitled “The Body: Stronger Together”; John Bourgeois, sermon entitled “The Body of Christ”
Key Resources: Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary, Jack Collins.
Key resources: Tim Keller sermon on Gen 3, ESV Study Bible, Reformation Study Bible, Gen. 1-4 commentary by C. John Collins, Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson
Key resources: Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary, C. John Collins, Shame Interrupted by Edward Welch, Sermons on Gen 3 by Nate Bower and Nathan Dicks
Key Resources: Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary, Jack Collins. Culture Making, Andy Crouch. Every Good Endeavor, Tim Keller. Sermon on Genesis 2 by Tim Keller.
Key Resources: Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?, Jack Collins. Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary, Jack Collins.
Key Resources: "Created in God's Image" by Anthony Hoekema, ESV Study Bible notes on Genesis by TD Alexander, "Genesis" commentary by Derek Kidner, Genesis 1-4 commentary by C. John Collins
Key resources: Did Adam and Even Really Exist?, Jack Collins. Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary, Jack Collins. Delighting in the Trinity, Michael Reeves.
Key resources: The Gospel of John, F.D. Bruner. The Gospel According to John, D.A. Carson. Shawn Slate sermon on John 21.
Key Resources: "A Meal with Jesus" by Tim Chester, ESV Study Bible, "Gospel in Life" and "The Prodigal God" by Tim Keller
Key resources: The Gospel of John, F.D. Bruner. The Gospel According to John, D.A. Carson. Sermon on John 2 by Britton Wood. Sermon on John 2 by Matt Howell.
Key Resources: The Letter to the Romans, Douglas J. Moo. Romans, Thomas Schreiner. Sermon by Jordan Rice (Renaissance Church NYC) on these verses. Sermon by Timothy Keller on these verses.
Key Resources: The Letter to the Romans, Douglas J. Moo. Romans, Thomas Schreiner. Sermon by Timothy Keller on these verses.
Key Resources: The Letter to the Romans, Douglas J. Moo. Romans, Thomas Schreiner. Sermon by Jordan Rice (Renaissance Church NYC) on these verses. Sermon by Matt Howell on Galatians 3.26-4.7.
Key Resources: The Letter to the Romans, Douglas J. Moo. Romans, Thomas Schreiner. Sermon by Jordan Rice (Renaissance Church NYC) on these verses.
Key Resources: Luke Miedema sermon on Daniel 6. John Meinen sermon on Daniel 6. Jimmy Agan sermon on Daniel 6. Dale Ralph Davis, The Message of Daniel. Sinclair Ferguson, Daniel: The Preacher’s Commentary. Tremper Longman III, Daniel (NIVAC Series).
Key Resources: Luke Miedema sermon on Daniel 3. John Meinen sermon on Daniel 3. Dale Ralph Davis, The Message of Daniel. Sinclair Ferguson, Daniel: The Preacher’s Commentary. Tremper Longman III, Daniel (NIVAC Series).
Key Resources: Luke Miedema sermon on Daniel 1. John Meinen sermon on Daniel 1. Dale Ralph Davis, The Message of Daniel. Sinclair Ferguson, Daniel: The Preacher’s Commentary. Tremper Longman III, Daniel (NIVAC Series). Tim Keller, Making Sense of God.
Key Resources: Key Resources: Luke Miedema sermon on Daniel 1. John Meinen sermon on Daniel 1. Dale Ralph Davis, The Message of Daniel. Sinclair Ferguson, Daniel: The Preacher’s Commentary. Tremper Longman III, Daniel (NIVAC Series). Tim Keller, Making Sense of God.
Key Resources: Tim Keller sermon on Jeremiah 29. Luke Miedema sermon on Jeremiah 29. John Meinen sermon on Jeremiah 29.
Key Resources: Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes, Kenneth Bailey. Interpreting the Parables, Craig Blomberg. Parables, Simon J. Kistemaker. Reid Jones sermon on Luke 6.
Key Resources: Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes, Kenneth Bailey. Interpreting the Parables, Craig Blomberg. Parables, Simon J. Kistemaker. Kevin Twit sermon on Matthew 20.
Key Resources: Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes, Kenneth Bailey. Interpreting the Parables, Craig Blomberg. Parables, Simon J. Kistemaker. Sermon on Luke 10.25-33, Russ Whitfield.
Key Resources: Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes, Kenneth Bailey. Interpreting the Parables, Craig Blomberg. Sermon on Matthew 13.44-46, Reid Jones. Parables, Simon J. Kistemaker. Sermon on Matthew 13.44-46, Kevin Twit.
Key Resources: Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes, Kenneth Bailey. Interpreting the Parables, Craig Blomberg. Sermon on Luke 15.1-10, Reid Jones. Parables, Simon J. Kistemaker. Sermon on Luke 15.1-10, Kevin Twit.
Key Resources: Brian Habig sermon on Colossians 3:1-17. The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, Douglass J. Moo. Colossians and Philemon, David W. Pao. Colossians and Philemon, N.T. Wright.
Key Resources: The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, Douglass J. Moo. Colossians and Philemon, David W. Pao. Colossians and Philemon, N.T. Wright.
Colossians 2.6-15. Key Resources: Ryan Anderson sermon on Romans 6. The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, Douglass J. Moo. Colossians and Philemon, David W. Pao. Colossians and Philemon, N.T. Wright.
Colossians 1.24-2.5. Key Resources: McDonald's Big Mac commercials. The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, Douglass J. Moo. Colossians and Philemon, David W. Pao. Colossians and Philemon, N.T. Wright.
Colossians 1.15-23. Special thanks to Richie Sessions for his sermon on these verses, as he helped form the core ideas and questions in this sermon. Other resources: The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, Douglass J. Moo. Colossians and Philemon, David W. Pao. Colossians and Philemon, N.T. Wright.
Colossians 1.9-14. Key Resources: Sermon by Brian Habig on Colossians 1.9-14. The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, Douglass J. Moo. Colossians and Philemon, David W. Pao. Colossians and Philemon, N.T. Wright.
Colossians 1.1-8. Key Resources: The Letters to the Colossians and to Philemon, Douglass J. Moo. Colossians and Philemon, David W. Pao. Colossians and Philemon, N.T. Wright.
Ephesians 5.21-33. What is marriage for? Thanks to Matt Howell and Britton Wood for their insights on this passage and this topic.
Various texts from Genesis, 1 Corinthians, and Ephesians. How do we make sense of something as complicated and controversial as sex?
1 John 4.7-11. What would it look like to have dating relationships that are shaped by the kind of love that Jesus shows his people? Key Resources: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari and Eric Klinenberg; Labor of Love: The Invention of Dating by Moira Weigel; Sermons on dating by Britton Wood, Les Newsom, Matt Howell.
1 Corinthians 7.1-2, 6-11, 17-31. Everybody wants somebody to love. What do we do if we're single? Special thanks to Britton Wood, Paige Brown, and Maddie Francis for helpful insights on this subject.
John 15.12-13, various Proverbs. We were created for friendship but most of us struggle to cultivate it. What resources does the Bible give us in our quest for life-giving friendships? Special thanks to Maddie Francis, Matt Howell, Tim Keller, Megan Terrell and Britton Wood for their insights into friendship; much of what is contained here I learned from them.
Guest Preacher: Rev. Reyn Cabinte. How can we cultivate loving unity in the midst of such diversity?
Philippians 3.2-11. Before we can get into the details of how to have healthy relationships with others we must first ask: how do I have a healthy relationship with my self?
Genesis 1.1, 1.26-28, 1.31-2.3, 3.1-5. If we want to have healthy relationships with people we must first learn to relate to our technology in healthy ways. Key Resources: Sherry Turkle, Reclaiming Conversation and Alone Together; Andy Crouch, Q Talk on Technology and his book The Tech-wise Family; Ray Cortese, sermon on Technology Addiction.
Luke 6.27-36. We all want to live loving lives. But what is love? Special thanks to Matt Howell for insight into this topic and passage.
Genesis 1.26-27, 3.6-10. Relationships are the best. And they're the worst. The first few chapters help us understand why.
Key Resources: Jimmy Agan sermon on Leviticus 16. Les Newsom sermon on Leviticus 16. Leviticus, Jay Sklar.
Key Resources: Exodus, Peter Enns. Tim Keller Sermon "God With Us". Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 25. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 40.
Key Resources: The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 32. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 32.
Key Resources: Exodus for You, Tim Chester. Tim Keller sermon "The New City". The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 20.
Key Resources: Exodus, Terrence Fretheim. Tim Keller sermon "The New City". The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 19. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 19.
Key Resources: Tim Keller sermon "The Great Escape". The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 14. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on the Exodus 14.
Key Resources: Tim Keller sermon "The Story of the Lamb". The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on the Exodus 12. Britton Wood Sermon on Matthew 5.
Key Resources: Tim Keller sermon "Who is the Lord?". The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on the plagues. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on the plagues.
Key Resources: Exodus for You, Tim Chester. Exodus, Terrence Fretheim. The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 5. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 5.
Key Resources: Exodus, by Terrence Fretheim. The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 4. Exodus, by Douglas Stuart. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 4.
Key Resources: Far As The Curse is Found, Michael Williams. The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 3. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 3.
Key Resources: The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 2. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 2.
Key Resources: The Message of Exodus, JA Motyer. Exodus, Terrence Fretheim. Exodus, NIVAC Series, Peter Enns. Les Newsom sermon on Exodus 1. Brian Sorgenfrei sermon on Exodus 1.