Reformed/Presbyterian Illustrations
Sovereignty of God, covenant theology, systematic doctrine.
Key question: “How does this reveal God's sovereignty and covenant faithfulness?”
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The Example of Righteousness - Story
A story related to this content The story of Andrew illustrates how righteousness transforms lives through love.
Lessons from Humility - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through hope.
When Mercy - Story
A story related to this content The story of Esther illustrates how mercy transforms lives through hope.
When Peace - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Like a star shining in darkness, peace requires receive to see {result}.
The Power of Goodness - Story
A story related to this content The story of Peter illustrates how goodness transforms lives through faith.
The Power of Mercy - Story
A story related to this content The story of Hannah illustrates how mercy transforms lives through faith.
When Peace - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Like a star shining in darkness, peace requires receive to see {result}.
Lessons from Humility - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through hope.
Lessons from Peace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Just as a anchor holding steady, peace teaches us that patience leads to blessing.
The Commission That Includes Justice - Progressive (Matthew 28:18-20)
In 1980, four American churchwomen were murdered in El Salvador while serving the poor. They weren't just preaching; they were feeding, healing, advocating. The military saw their work as subversive—b...
The Whole World Means Everyone - Progressive (John 3:16)
When the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted in 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt insisted on the word "universal"—not just rights for some nations, but for every human being. Critics said it was ...
Grace Against Meritocracy - Progressive (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Our culture worships meritocracy: you get what you earn, you deserve what you have. But Ephesians 2:8-9 subverts this idol: "Not by works, so that no one can boast." Grace undermines the myth that the...
Fannie Lou Hamer's Tired Strength - Progressive (Philippians 4:13)
Fannie Lou Hamer was beaten, shot at, and impoverished for registering Black voters in Mississippi. When asked why she kept going, she said, "I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired"—and kept worki...
A Contemporary Providence Story
In our modern world, Providence 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 th...
Real-World Comfort
In our modern world, Comfort 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 these...
A Contemporary Work Story
In our modern world, Work 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 these wa...
Real-World Lent
In our modern world, Lent 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 these wa...
Finding The Peculiar Politics of Christ in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
A Modern Story of Climate Change & Stewardship
The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a precious gift - our planet - and we will be held accountabl...
When Creation Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Creation 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 thes...
Modern Examples of Inclusive Language for God
In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
A Contemporary Leading Toward Peace Story
In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, ...
Real-World Spirituality
In our modern world, Spirituality 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 Witness Challenge
In our modern world, Witness 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 these...