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Mark 6:7–32

May 7th, 2013| Topic: aBeLOG, Mark | 0

Mark 6:7–32
Disciples’ commission from Jesus, that attracts the world’s opposition, is enabled by God’s provision. And He [Jesus] said to them [his disciples], “Come away by yourselves to a secluded place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31 This pericope is another Markan “sandwich” (outer story: 6:7–13 and 6:30–32; inner story: 6:14–29). Jesus and John are strikingly similar in description: both are reported as raised from the dead (6:14; and 16:6–7), both are … Read more →

Mark 5:21–6:6

April 16th, 2013| Topic: aBeLOG, Mark | 2

Mark 5:21–6:6
Jesus’ care, and his power over disease and death, evokes disciples’ fearless, efficacious faith. “Do not be afraid, only believe.” Mark 5:36:41 Mark 5:21–24 and 5:35–43 form the two halves of an outer story, with 5:25–34 being the inner story. The stories create a single tapestry. Look at the similarities: both protagonists are in hopeless situations; both fall at Jesus’ feet; both come into physical contact with Jesus; both conditions are ritually impure … Read more →

Mark 4:35–5:20

April 3rd, 2013| Topic: aBeLOG, Mark | 0

Mark 4:35–5:20
Disciples’ faith in Jesus’ person and power enables them to fearlessly face natural and supernatural calamities. “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” Mark 4:41 When you look at it, the story of the stilling of the storm is impressive in more ways than one. Yes, the miracle is truly awesome, but tempestuous sea and stormy wind are rendered almost demonic by Mark. The censure of the wind is as if it were an animate being, not to mention the … Read more →

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Cleansing!

May 18th, 2013| Topic: RaMbLeS | 2

Cleansing!
For all of its fancy cathedrals and cafes, chocolates and cheeses, museums and emporiums, Paris, like any other city, has a dark underbelly. And you can see it all in Le Musée des Égouts de Paris—the Paris Sewer Museum. The museum is underground—yes, in the sewers—and yes, the sewers are functional—but no, it is only moderately stinky—and at €4.50, certainly worth checking out. (Proves that the French can make a pretty good museum out of anything!) Until … Read more →

Head?

May 11th, 2013| Topic: RaMbLeS | 2

Head?
The left portal in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (the west façade) (Portal of the Virgin) has a number of saints on either side of the doors. One of them is St. Denis. The dude is easily recognized: he is carrying his own head! St. Denis (or Dennis or Denys or Dionysius) was, in the third century, the Bishop of Paris. Denis had been sent from Italy to convert Gaul and was having quite a bit of success in Paris. This enraged the pagan priests in the vicinity. They, … Read more →

Sacrifice!

May 4th, 2013| Topic: RaMbLeS | 0

Sacrifice!
Col. Welborn Barton Griffith, Jr., (1901–1944) of Quanah, TX, graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1925, and was part of the WWII Allied action closing in on Chartres, France, which was in the hands of the Germans. Chartres is the location of Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres), about 50 miles southwest of Paris. The cathedral, built between 1194 and 1250 is one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture … Read more →

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  • May 22, 2013 Moody Pastors' Conference, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, Illinois
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  • July 29−August 3, 2013 Dallas Theological Seminary Conference, Mt. Hermon, California
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Past Speaking Engagements

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  • April 7, 2013 Lake Cities Community Church, Rowlett, Texas
  • February 6, 2013 Dallas Seminary Leader Board, Dallas, Texas
  • January 2–5, 2013 Evangelical Theological Seminary (ACA), Bengaluru, India
  • September–December 2012 Fall Semester, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas,
  • November 18, 2012 Christ Community Church, Zion, Illinois
  • November 14, 2012 Evangelical Theological Society, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • October 16, 2012 Chafer Chapel, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas
  • September 2, 2012 Hawthorne Gospel Church, Hawthorne, New Jersey
  • August 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2012 Trinity Bible Church, Richardson, Texas
  • July 8, 15, 22, & 29, 2012 Northwest Bible Church, Dallas, Texas
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  • June 27–29, 2012 Maranatha Bible Conference, Muskegon, Michigan
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