Black Church Tradition Illustrations
Liberation, resilience, prophetic witness.
Key question: “How does this speak to liberation and justice for the oppressed?”
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The Meaning of Love - Application
A practical application of this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of love points to spiritual reality that transforms our understanding.
Scriptural Insight: Self-control - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of self-control reveals that love is central to serving others.
Scriptural Insight: Self-control - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The biblical understanding of self-control reveals that love is central to serving others.
From Babel to Blessing: Finding Unity in Christ Amidst Diversity
s death and ressurection. Just as the nations scattered from Babel, so too does the Gospel spread to unite people from every tribe, tongue, and nation under the banner of Christ. Christ is building his server on solid rock!...
The Meaning of Redemption - Application
A practical application of this insight Scripture teaches us that redemption is not merely external but eternal in nature.
Understanding Faithfulness - Application
A practical application of this insight The biblical understanding of faithfulness reveals that grace is central to glorifying God.
Scriptural Insight: Patience - Application
A practical application of this insight In the biblical context, patience represents sacred calling that speaks to ministry.
Scriptural Insight: Redemption - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of redemption points to eternal truth that transforms our understanding.
Understanding Faithfulness - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of faithfulness reveals that grace is central to glorifying God.
Understanding Justice - Application
A practical application of this insight In the biblical context, justice represents spiritual transformation that speaks to spiritual growth.
Scriptural Insight: Faith - Application
A practical application of this insight The biblical understanding of faith reveals that love is central to glorifying God.
Scriptural Insight: Grace - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The biblical understanding of grace reveals that love is central to serving others.
The Meaning of Faith - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The theological significance of faith lies in its connection to God's character.
Jesus the Good Shepherd - Christocentric (Psalm 23)
In John 10, Jesus made an audacious claim: "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." He was claiming to be the LORD of Psalm 23—David's divine Shepherd made flesh. ...
Jesus in Gethsemane - Christocentric (Isaiah 40:31)
In Gethsemane, Jesus waited on the Father. "Not my will but yours." He could have called angels; He waited. He could have escaped; He stayed. He could have forced a different outcome; He surrendered. This is what waiting on the LORD looks like incarnate. And the Father's answer?...
Substitute "Christ" for "Love" - Christocentric (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Try reading 1 Corinthians 13 with "Christ" substituted for "love": "Christ is patient, Christ is kind. Christ does not envy, does not boast, is not proud..." It works perfectly—because Christ IS love incarnate. Now substitute YOUR name. Uncomfortable?...
Christ: The Plan Fulfilled - Christocentric (Jeremiah 29:11)
The exiles' hope and future ultimately pointed to Christ. Seventy years later, they returned to rebuild—but the real fulfillment came centuries after, when the One who IS our hope and future arrived. ...
Jesus Is the Straight Path - Christocentric (Proverbs 3:5-6)
What does it mean to have your paths made straight? In Christ, we see the answer: Jesus IS the way (John 14:6). "Trust in the LORD" isn't abstract—it's trust in the One who became flesh and walked our...
Christ's Work, Our Salvation - Christocentric (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Karl Barth emphasized: read carefully—"By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from yourselves, it is the GIFT of God." The gift IS Christ. Grace isn't abstract; it's Jesus. Faith ...
The Work-Life Balance & Faith Challenge
In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called...
A Modern Story of Healthcare & Healing Ministry
In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
The Crisis & Hope Challenge
In our modern world, Crisis & Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate...
The Environmental Justice Challenge
In our modern world, Environmental Justice presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to ...
The Digital Discipleship Challenge
In our modern world, Digital Discipleship presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to n...