Give Attendance to Reading

Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   The wilderness wanderings are a crucial time to understand in order to appreciate Biblical Israel and their culture. It’s easy to criticize this period of Israel’s history, but we are no different than them. We will pick up next week with Israel back in Canaan (the first time they return).   Next week we will cover letters 14-16.

Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Today we cover the history of Joseph, Moses, and the exodus. We point out several threads that run throughout the story of Israel such as the diaspora, antisemitism, Jewish non-assimilation, and God’s promise of the land to the Jewish people.   Next week we will cover letters 11-13.

Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Modern pop culture is divided on the issue of the Jews being God’s chosen people, but God’s Word is clear. Today we revisit the history of God’s promises to Abraham, the miraculous birth of Isaac, and the descendants and a name change that brings about the formation of the people of Israel—the same people who are in the land of Israel today.   Next week w...

Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Today we discuss the introduction to this book, which explains how Martin Gilbert met Auntie Fori, as well as his first three letters to her, detailing creation, Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah. We get a review of the biblical account as well as some extra-biblical Jewish tradition in these opening pages.   Next week we will cover letters 4-7.

This season we are going through Letters to Auntie Fori by Sir Martin Gilbert. This book covers the history of the Jewish people from Old Testament times to the diaspora to the Zionist Congress, and so much in-between. As believers, this study will strengthen our faith in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the same God we worship today. Let’s get into it!

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Charlie Kirk closes out his book with some practical ideas on how to implement the sabbath into each week. While most of his ideas are not bad, they are lacking and insufficient for the believer, as we discuss. We must be careful not to make the day of worship about ourselves or too mystical, but we should instead use this time to center our thoughts and...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   There are plenty of obstacles and hurdles that make practicing a sabbath challenging, but this chapter leaves us motivated to be disciplined, take responsibility for our time management, and to be intentional about unplugging and being present once a week.   Next week we will discuss chapter 12 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   In this chapter, Charlie Kirk discusses support for why the believer is not bound to keep the Sabbath. It is a really balanced perspective, and we hope the dialogue around these arguments is edifying.   Next week we will discuss chapter 11 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be Letters to Auntie Fori by Martin Gilbert   Thriftbooks:...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Today we discuss the heart behind the sabbath and how Christians ought to relate to it. We hope this conversation prompts you to do your own study on this important topic and follow the Spirit’s leading on how best to rest in Christ personally each week.   Next week we will discuss chapter 10 of Stop, In the Name of God.     Our next book is going to be L...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   In this chapter we see how Christian influence, going all the way back to the command to honor the Sabbath, gives us the grounds for finding meaning in our work, rejecting slothfulness, treating animals well, opposing slavery and tyranny, pursuing freedom, and giving dignity to all people.   Next week we will discuss chapter 9 of Stop, In the Name of God....

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Sleep is part of God’s design for us, and yet, our culture glorifies running on less and less sleep. Technology ties us up later into the night. And functioning without sleep gives us the illusion of self-sufficiency. All of this is counter to God’s plan, and the answer is to respond with faith in God’s provision and rest in Him through a disciplined slee...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Just as Jesus said, the sabbath is for man’s benefit, not the other way around. Today we discuss some of the many benefits that come when we take a break from the busy routine of life for one day each week in order to find deeper meaning in Christ. At first, the call to take a break from our phones and create a rest from our work may seem daunting, but it...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Beyond anti-racism, the earth, and self, there are three additional counterfeit religions discussed in this chapter—scientism, consumerism, and power. Each of these offers a false sense of security and robs us of worshipping God. Until we set our hearts on worshipping God, we will not see the benefit of honoring the sabbath.   Next week we will discuss ch...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Why do we worship things other than God? What happens when we focus only on ourselves? How are the anti-racism and climate control movements religious causes? What should our generation do in light of modern-day idolatry? All of these questions come up in this discussion over chapter 4 of this book.   Next week we will discuss chapter 5 of Stop, In the Na...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Join us as we walk through history from creation to the present to see how the sabbath has been followed and interpreted at different stages down through time. This is not merely a passive rest or recreation, it is a taste of the future Messianic Age, a rest from creating or striving, and an intentional choice for presence and consecration.   Next week we...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Faith in God is reasonable, and we happen to have evidence and arguments on our side from every discipline of study. Today we get into a discussion on the absurdity of atheism and the warrant for creationism. This is something we desperately need to understand in our lie-saturated culture. Belief in the God of the Bible is a warranted claim that is accept...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   We start the investigation into the Sabbath by looking at Genesis 1:1 for an entire chapter (it actually extends into the next chapter as well). One of the best lines from this reading was, “Work finds purpose when it moves toward rest; rest finds holiness when it reflects the Creator’s own pause” (16). Everything from creation to history having purpose t...

Stop, In the Name of God by Charlie Kirk   Today we cover the foreword, prologue, and introduction to Charlie Kirk’s seminal work before his assassination. We talk about Charlie’s legacy, friendship with Dennis Prager (who this book is dedicated to), relationship with Erika Kirk, and his mission to restore people back to life as God designed based on Scripture. Joining us to introduce the book is...

In Season 3, we are reading Stop, In the Name of God: Why Honoring the Sabbath Will Transform Your Life by Charlie Kirk. We are excited to read from an author who was so devoted to his Christian faith on a topic that is so needed. May this not just be an interesting read, but a soul-refreshing practice that we can adopt for the rest of our lives. We are thankful you would listening and/or read alo...

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   What a glorious entry into heaven we read about in the final pages of this allegory.   Thank you for reading Pilgrim’s Progress with us.   Looking forward to kicking off Season 3 of Give Attendance to Reading next week.

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   We so appreciate John Bunyan’s realistic description of the danger of backsliding and facing fears of death and disappointing God. This reading details our pilgrims’ final two challenges before entering the celestial city. Next week we will finish the book and share some personal takeaways.   Next week we will discuss pages 212-218 of Pilgrim’s Progress.     Ord...

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   Some who profess faith in Christ fall into one of these two fallacies discussed in this section: putting confidence in good deeds or merely positing a faith in Jesus without any commitment to Him (which commitment is required in the definition of true faith). Christian and Hopeful have a profitable discussion with Ignorance and amongst themselves as they continu...

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   Most of the reading today covers the conversation between Christian and Hopeful about Hopeful’s conversion story. There are so many good reminders from this portion, especially the fact that we should be eager to share our own conversion story with those around us. We hope this episode encourages you to do so.   Next week we will discuss pages 194-204 to “Manner...

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   Christian and Hopeful are faced with one test after another on this leg of their journey, but they continue to make progress towards the City of Zion. This section is a good reminder that regardless of any failures you may have encountered this past week, continue to walk by faith, pursue God’s Word, and be mindful of the danger of turning aside from Him, even j...

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan   After a crazy three months, we’re back and excited to pick up where we left off in Pilgrim’s Progress and see this classic through! We rejoin Christian and Hopeful as they leave the shepherds and continue on their journey. After encounters with Ignorance and Turn-Away, Christian and Hopeful talk at length about a traveler named Little-Faith.   Next week we will...