Archive for February 2020

1 Peter 2:1-10 Introduction: Who are we? 1 Peter 2 is not going to tell us about personality, gifting, biases or prejudices, but rather about who God has stated we are and what that really is and looks like. Chapter 2 and actually the entire letter alternates between affirmation and exhortation. The readers are reminded…

Numbers 13:1-31 Introduction : “ Sí, se puede ” ( Spanish  for “Yes, it is possible” or, roughly, “Yes, we can”;  is the motto of the  United Farm Workers  of America, and has since been taken up by other activist groups. In 1972, during  Cesar Chavez ‘s 25-day fast in  Phoenix, Arizona , UFW’s co-founder, …

1 John 2:15-17 Introduction : We stay in 1 John and address an interesting couple of verses. Because 1 John 2:15-17 can create the image of an all-encompassing view, clarity is needed. Greek word is cosmos is a big word, it covers a lot. = What is at issue here is the facts that many…

1 John 2:3-11 Introduction : I enjoyed my study on 1 John so important (not to mention challenging and exciting) that I choose to continue with its themes and emphasis. Part of what has been happening among 17 youth and 5 sponsors this weekend in San Diego is the opportunity being provided to ‘know’ God…