In some ways this is one of the hardest chapters to summarise because it ranges over several topics, yet I also found it one of the most challenging yet. The chapter is structured around the 3 temptations of Jesus after his baptism, and explores the idea of Affirming the Will of God.
I found the [...]
Posts from ‘December, 2009’
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch5)
Jesus Driven Ministry (ch4)
It has been a while since I have had time to do any non-essential reading, and so it is rather ironic that the title of this chapter is Retreating from Activity.
As ever, looking to the model of Jesus, Fernando points out how regularly Jesus took time out, especially before particularly significant moments in His ministry, [...]
Life of Jesus for the iPhone
A friend of mine has recently produced an iPhone app which is a comic strip version of the life of Jesus. With it he aims to improve biblical literacy among visual learners. I don’t have an iPhone so haven’t been able to try it out, but you can find out more at theJesuscomic.com [...]
A Father’s Advice
I read these words from Heinrich Bullinger, a 16th century (reformed) pastor to his son, and they continue to be excellent advice today:
1. Fear God at all times, and remember that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
2. Humble yourself before God, and pray to him alone through Christ, our only Mediator and [...]
