039 SNS: A Story, Elijah and His Relational God

In this video, we are going to talk about Elijah and his relational God. God cares for people. I know, the God of the Old Testament is supposed to be somewhat heartless. This story makes the case otherwise. He is just as relational then as he is now.

038 SNS Video: Seeing Relationship Through the Rocks or, Why are Rocks so Important to Christianity?

In this video, we will consider the questions, "What reason did rocks become so important in Judeo-Christian history?" This sent in by Abbie from our Facebook page. When viewed through the lens of a relational God, I don't find rocks to be important to Christianity. Though they do make great illustrations.

037 SNS Video: If We're Committed, Do We Really Need a Piece of Paper?

This video talks about the question, If 2 people are committed to each other, do they need a piece of paper to seal the deal? This question was sent in by Kara Smith, and on our Facebook page. This is discussed while considering both non-biblical sources and the Bible. It is a fascinating question to talk about when viewed through the lens of a relational God.

036 SNS Video: How to get a Deeper Relationship with God?

This video is about, "How to get a Deeper Relationship with God?" A question sent in by frischer kaese. A relational God demands a relational answer to this question. So, the answer involves going deeper than the simple and safe answer of, "Read the Bible and pray." Yes, reading the Bible every day and praying continuously to God are both intrinsic parts of growing in a relationship with him. Yet, the Pharisees did this and came up lacking. The answer involves Luke 6 and 1John 4. It involves pursuing God himself, not mere facts about him and loving those that common sense tells us to hate.

** Jarod Smith of newtribe.church, thank you for allowing me to use your insights into Luke 6. They made all the difference to this video.
 

035 SNS Video: What Does it Mean to be a Christian and Why is that Important?

This video is about What does it mean to be a Christian? And why is that important? We must know this before we can ask any meaningful questions, get any meaningful answers, or have any worthwhile discussions. This is the key to it all. Please, let me know if this connected with you in any way.

033 SNS Video: Knowing Jesus Through Contrasts.

In this video, we will get to know Jesus a little better through a contrast made; one between him and wicked folks as found in Psalm 12. And at the end of this video, we will have 1 ‘what if’ and a list of 5 New Testament passages, that you can combine with Psalm 12 to make your next devotion time quite revealing. Buckle up, here we go.

032 SNS Video: If Religion Cannot? What Can?

If religion can't guarantee insight into who Jesus is, what can? In this video, we will explore this through the story of the nobleman from Capernaum. We will do this first, by conversationally reading his story in John 4:46-54 and then by briefly touching on 3 nuances that I heard in this story; ones that have helped this passage come alive to me.

031 SNS Video: Living in Hope not Despair

In a world in which so much is wrong, can we live in hope instead of despair? Would it surprise you that, over two thousand years ago, David wrote a poem about this very topic? One in which he says we can? In this video we will explore this, first by reading the Simple Not Shallow Studied Interpretation of Psalm 11 and then by sharing 4 things that impressed me in this reading.

030 SNS Video: Does Religion Guarantee Insight?

Religion is important but, does religion guarantee insight into Jesus? In this video, we will explore this, first, by conversationally reading the John 4:43-48 and then by briefly touching on 2 nuances that I heard that that helped this passage come alive to me. Buckle up, here we go.

029 SNS Video: Can a Christian Question God?

Can a Christian question God? Would it surprise you that David, the man after God’s own heart, wrote a poem in which he questions God? I know, right? In this video, we will explore this, first, by conversationally reading the Simple Not Shallow Studied Interpretation of Psalm 10. 

025 SNS Video: Psalm 9: The Reading

In this video, we will be reading the Simple Not Shallow Studied Interpretation of Psalm 9, in a conversational manner. This is an excerpt from the video where I discussed some of the nuances I heard in this reading. Well, let’s kick back and listen to what this passage has to say.

024 SNS Video: God is Loyal to Those He Judges?

Is God being loyal to those he judges? That is an intriguing concept. Loyalty and judgment pronounced. These are not normally thought of as being on the same side; are they? Yet… what if they are? In this video, we will consider this question in light of Psalm 9.

 

021 SNS Video: The Old Found in the New?

Old Testament teaching finds both expression and illustration in the New Testament? In this video, we will explore this question. First, by conversationally reading John 3:22-36 and then touching on 2 things that not only give expression to a teaching found in Psalm 1 but also give it a living illustration. Buckle up, here go.

020 SNS Video: How Insignificant are We?

How insignificant are we? Do we have any worth at all? If we listen to some people today, we are completely insignificant; so much so that there is no meaning in life whatsoever. Yet is this so? In this video, we will consider this question in light of what Psalm 8 by briefly discussing 4 nuances I heard here. Brace yourself, cause here go.

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