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Wiki-Lessons: 2 Samuel 6 (Uzzah and the Ark)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I’m not sure the picture above is entirely historically accurate, but it certainly gives the right sense of things.

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Wiki-Lessons: 2 Samuel 2 – 5 (The Conquest of Jerusalem)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

I don’t think I want to spend a lot of class time on the political machinations leading up to David’s enthronement over all of Israel. Just a few summary points need to be covered — * The tribe of Judah … Continue reading →

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A Thought Question: Should Preacher Salaries Be Disclosed?

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Monday Morning Insight — Senator Chuck Grassley’s efforts to hold a group of televangelists accountable has decided that there would be no penalties for the group of preachers, saying that they were unable to make any conclusions about whether … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: On Loving One Another, Part 1

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Change??!! Q. How many Church of Christ members does it take to change a light bulb? A. Change??!! This is not about denominational change but personal change — which is even harder. And we very much need to change.

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A Thought Question: Should Christian Churches Provide Space to Muslims?

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Monday Morning Insight, Steve Stone from Heartsong Church in Cordova, TN is under fire.  You see, he recently invited a local muslim congregation to use their sanctuary as a makeshift mosque during Ramadan while their new Islamic Center was … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Galatians, Part 2 (Baptism)

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Baptism in Galatians Paul declares, (Gal 3:27 ESV) 27 For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Baptism? Where does baptism come from? Why not say, “For as many of you as were circumcised … Continue reading →

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A Thought Question: Messages from the Next Generation

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jay F Guin

From Pleasant Valley Church of Christ. The speaker is 9. (Thanks to The Christian Chronicle.) From Salem Lutheran Church. The speaker is 11. (Thanks to The Resurgence.) What can I say? I’m impressed. I couldn’t have done that at their … Continue reading →

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Real Restoration: On Brokenness, Part 2

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Brokenness (Psa 51:16-17 ESV) 16 For you will not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it; you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, … Continue reading →

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Baptism, An Exploration: Al Maxey’s Latest Reflection

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jay F Guin

Most readers will be familiar with Al Maxey. Al is the author of the “Reflections” weekly emails and a pioneer in Internet ministry among Churches of Christ. Al has labored mightily for many years teaching a more grace-filled, Christ-centered theology. … Continue reading →

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Wiki-Lessons: 1 Sam 31 – 2 Sam 1 (The Death of Saul and David’s Reaction)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jay F Guin

(1Sa 31:1 ESV) Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. 2 And the Philistines overtook Saul and his sons, and the Philistines struck down Jonathan and … Continue reading →

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