What this blog is about and what I hope it does...

I hope this will be a simple fun tool for us to grow in our understanding and surrender to God through the Bible as we connect over the web. Reading the Bible is both simple and difficult. What could be easier than opening a book and reading? Yet we've all done that and wondered what sections of the Bible mean? What's with the book of Leviticus? What is Revelation really about? Is the Song of Songs about marital love or is it supposed to be more 'spiritual' than that?

So, my intent is for this blog to be a tool that helps us in our faith. A forum for better understanding. An honest place of sharing that nurtures us as we follow Jesus together.

(There are a few resources I have included under "PAGES" that may be a helpful start, especially to those newer to reading the Bible. It's located just below this and to the right. Also included is a READING OUTLINE. If you miss a day, go on to the next rather than trying to catch up.)

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3.11.2010

Opening Questions

As we get ready to read Mark, we'll notice Mark begins the story of Jesus by saying it is 'good news.' [By the way, the word translated 'good news' is the word gospel...in Greek it is euangelion=evangelism!!! I think one of the most helpful ways of evangelizing is simply to share what is so good about Jesus, which we all can do - evangelism does not necessarily mean preaching 'repent or die' and trying to 'get' someone to pray a salvation prayer.]

So here are a few questions: is the story of Jesus good news? How is it good news? And, good news for whom? How have we personally experienced the story/person of Jesus? Has it always felt like good news?
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  1. MattMarch 11, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    My thoughts on the questions: the good news of Jesus is potentially good for everyone, but it depends on whether we trust and follow him or not. It is good news for his followers, but bad news for his opponents who seem to pile up some judgment on themselves (judgment meaning not necessarily condemnation, but God's negative evaluation). I have experienced the good and the bad of the gospel - good in that it is my salvation and joy, bad in that it is convicting when I locate myself apart from Jesus in any area of my life. How about you?

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  2. DarlaMarch 12, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    Me too, Matt. The Gospel is good news because I know that God will always love me no matter how bad I mess up. There are times when I mess up a lot.

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