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The Studies Stream offers easy access to all the existing Growing Disciples video resources. This stream also features new ‘Deep Dive’ studies on selected books and important themes of the Bible. Frequently Asked Questions will also be answered in written articles. New resources will be added each month.
The title of Mark’s gospel makes clear that it’s all about Jesus, who is the Messiah, the Son of God. Mark presents this message in an economical and direct manner that will be useful for the persecuted 1st century Christians of Rome. Mark’s economic use of language should never be thought simplistic. Instead, he invites the reader’s inquiry into Jesus’ claim to be the kind of suffering servant saviour Messiah described in the latter writings of the prophet Messiah.
In 1 Kings 1-2 Israel's first royal succession takes place. Transition has occurred and Solomon stands as the new King over Israel, universally acknowledged. But there is a problem. Something has been overlooked.
The Temple is finally complete. It is the high point of Solomon's reign and the national life of Israel. God's covenant promises seem, at last, to have been fulfilled. God has his home with his people.
Solomon's kingdom is established and God determines to bless his rule, despite some ambiguities in the first decisions he makes.
Psalm 24 sets us in our place as Creatures of the mighty Creator, unworthy to present ourselves on our own merit before God. Who, then, could possibly lead worshippers into God's holy presence? Who is worthy of this royal task? God, himself, is the only one worthy as King to lead his people into worship.
Psalm 23, although well known, is a constant source of refreshment and comfort. With God as our shepherd, we can be assured of our protection and our destiny.
Psalm 19 shows us that the testimony of the heavens is paradoxical. The testimony of the scriptures is perfect. And the testimony of David is that he is proven. In this, there is wisdom worthy of meditation in our hearts.
