Reformed/Presbyterian Illustrations
Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: โHow does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?โ
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What Scripture Says About Social Media and Community - Commentary
The commentary highlights the relevance of Micah 6:8 in addressing contemporary challenges and opportunities within Social Media and Community from a progressive Christian perspective. It emphasizes the importance of love, justice, and inclusion as transformative forces that can shape a more just and compassionate society.
God's View on Comfort - Application
The biblical text of Acts 2:42-47 provides timeless wisdom for understanding Comfort in today's society. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith lived out with integrity and compassion amidst modern challenges.
The Digital Addiction & Freedom Perspective - Reflection
This reflection explores the intersection of faith and the challenges posed by Digital Addiction in modern society, using the wisdom of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, promoting a life of integrity and compassion amidst contemporary complexities.
The Digital Addiction & Freedom Perspective - Commentary
The commentary explores the intersection of faith and the challenges posed by Digital Addiction in contemporary society, drawing on the wisdom of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. It encourages believers to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a life of integrity and compassion amidst modern complexities.
What Scripture Says About Enemy Love - Reflection
This reflection explores the concept of Enemy Love within the framework of progressive Christianity, emphasizing the importance of love, justice, and inclusion as central themes in Scripture. It encourages believers to examine their attitudes and actions, advocating for a faith that actively seeks to transform communities and promote a more just and loving society.
The Mental Health & Spirituality Perspective - Reflection
This reflection explores the intersection of Mental Health and Spirituality through the lens of Proverbs 3:5-6, emphasizing the importance of biblical wisdom in navigating contemporary challenges. It encourages individuals to examine their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith that embodies integrity and compassion in a changing world.
What Scripture Says About Enemy Love - Application
The content explores the concept of Enemy Love within the framework of progressive Christianity, highlighting its relevance to modern issues of justice and inclusion. It emphasizes the importance of living out faith with integrity and compassion, encouraging believers to transform their communities through love and justice.
Biblical Wisdom for Global Pandemic & Community - Reflection
This theological reflection emphasizes the relevance of Galatians 3:28 in addressing the challenges posed by the Global Pandemic and the importance of community. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, promoting a faith that is lived out with integrity and compassion amidst societal changes.
Biblical Wisdom for Political Division & Unity - Application
The content explores the challenges and opportunities presented by Political Division and Unity in today's society, drawing on the wisdom of Micah 6:8. It encourages individuals to reflect on their attitudes and actions, urging them to embody their faith with integrity and compassion amidst societal complexities.
Practical Social Justice & Christianity - Teaching Material
The content emphasizes the importance of integrating Social Justice into Christian practice through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to actively participate in meaningful dialogue and support organizations that promote positive change, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant impacts.
God's View on Comfort - Commentary
This biblical commentary explores the concept of Comfort as presented in Acts 2:42-47, highlighting its relevance in today's society. It encourages believers to engage with their faith authentically and compassionately, addressing the complexities of modern life through the lens of Scripture.
Real-World Immigration and Welcome - Contemporary Example
The content emphasizes the importance of addressing Immigration and Welcome through personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action. It encourages individuals to take practical steps towards justice and transformation in their communities, highlighting that small acts of faithfulness can lead to significant change in alignment with God's kingdom.
On This Day: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. (1943)
On October 3, 1943: World War II: German forces murder 92 civilians in Lingiades, Greece. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of h
On This Day: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello... (1952)
On October 3, 1952: The United Kingdom successfully tests a nuclear weapon in the Montebello Islands, Western Australia, to become the world's third nuclear power. This historical event can serve as
On This Day: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King... (1929)
On October 3, 1929: The Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes is renamed to Yugoslavia by King Alexander I. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership an
On This Day: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate... (1862)
On October 3, 1862: American Civil War: The two-day Second Battle of Corinth begins as Confederate forces under General Earl Van Dorn attack Union defenses led by General William Rosecrans around Cori
On This Day: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of... (1873)
On October 3, 1873: Chief Kintpuash and companions are hanged for their part in the Modoc War of northern California. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God w
On This Day: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. (1935)
On October 3, 1935: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy invades Ethiopia. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider
On This Day: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal... (1990)
On October 3, 1990: The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany; the event is afterwards celebrated as German Unity Day. This historical event can
On This Day: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom... (1870)
On October 2, 1870: By plebiscite, the citizens of the Papal States accept annexation by the Kingdom of Italy. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership
On This Day: Guinea declares its independence from France. (1958)
On October 2, 1958: Guinea declares its independence from France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of freedom and liberation. Consider using it when pr
On This Day: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S.... (1996)
On October 2, 1996: The Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments are signed by U.S. President Bill Clinton. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the gift of
On This Day: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the... (1739)
On October 3, 1739: The Treaty of Niลก is signed by the Ottoman Empire and Russia ending the Russian-Turkish War. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of
On This Day: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. (1552)
On October 2, 1552: Russo-Kazan Wars: Russian troops enter Kazan. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using i