Eat This Scroll

Sixty-six books, where do I even start? Ever opened you Bible to Ezekiel or Revelation without any context and felt totally lost? Some parts of the Bible are more challenging to tackle than others. Sean helps us pick a good place to start as a new believer or to recommend to those curious about Scripture. 

What should we do about it? For the believer, we show up to a place with a bunch of other people (most of which we don't know) every week, sing songs, and listen to teaching from Scripture. But, what really is THE church? Sean shows us that what we think about the church changes how we participate in Christ's living body on earth. 

Sin is prowling, but what do we do about it? Every person feels the pain and temptation of sin in their own lives. It's sometimes an ever-present companion or a constant threat. However, David brings us to the end of the Lord's Prayer as a means of understanding sin and the means of our deliverance. Don't miss this one!

What is it, and should we observe it? Some of the church's traditions have left us feeling confused or uninterested. Jamie helps us understand that value of Lent and offers guidance for you when considering how you should posture yourself leading up to Easter. 

How do we pray when we don't feel a need? For most, daily bread is not a real concern. Our needs are met most of the time, at least compared to others less fortunate. Jerell looks at this portion of the Lord's Prayer and considers how this applies for us today. 

What is it and does it mean to me? Sometimes we encounter terms or phrases within Christianity that aren't always explained. Already but not yet is a phrase that has practical application in our lives. Sean helps us understand this turn of phrase and tease out some implications for the individual. 

It's easy to pray, but harder to live.  We've all prayed for God's Kingdom and His will, but have you slowed down long enough to consider whether or not you live according to these prayers?  Connor Clark dives into what it means to petition God's Kingdom here on earth and His will to be accomplished, all while addressing pressing issues of belief and living for everyone. 

How should a Christian feel about the culture? The world we live in can leave us feeling uneasy when we seek to honor God with our lives. Lew discusses two poor ways Christians react to the culture and offers a third better way to think about and operate within the culture we live. 

Do you know who God is? What we think about God and ourselves are the two most important details of our lives. The first Men's Breakfast was led by Rich who offered essential insight into the opening sentence of the Lord's Prayer. 

Why do bad things happen to good people? This is a question that has settled into the minds of ever person when they experience tragedy. Sean gives us not simply insight into suffering but hope as we navigate the unimaginable experiences Job endures.

Do you rejoice in others? There are lots of ways to rejoice, but it always seems like there are even more ways to complain. Jamie shares how Philippians encourages us to rejoice in brothers and sisters in Christ. Watching other parts of the body of Christ succeed can be a great way to stay in the game even if we're on the bench. 

Should you prayer the Lord's Prayer? Sometimes we have a hard time with pre-written prayers. We want to be genuine with the Lord, we want to feel the words we're saying. However, Jerell points out the biblical value of engaging in prayers that Jesus prayed and instructed His disciples to pray. 

Are you loving? It can be easy to love in a way that looks like the world, or to slowly slip into a critical mindset. However, Lew shares with us the framework of 1 John for what fuels our love and how we are to love others. 

What do people really need? The care for the hurting can bring a lot of feelings into our mind. Sometimes we want to help, sometimes we want to avoid looking at it head on, but there is something we can relate to. Those who are hurting in different ways than us all need connection. Jane shares how local missions outreach is changing the lives of people through a universal language. 

How do our own biases affect how we view others? We all want to reflect Christ in our love for others, but even our best efforts can sometimes be misguided. Jane shares on her most recent trip to visit our overseas missionaries and how that challenged some of our common perspectives. 

How do we read the Bible? The Bible is a big book, well books actually. It can be intimidating to approach or easy to skim. However, Jamie shares some insight into the thought processes around interacting with God's Word and its efficacy. 

What forms you as a person? How and why we respond to relationships can tell us a lot about how we are being or have been formed. Lew shares insights with us about the value of relationships as a tool to express how God made us and part of how He chooses to form us. 

In this episode we continue where we left off with Jerell. If you wondered what practical application of an Eden ethic looked like, this is your episode. Don't miss out. 

How do we employ simplicity in our speech? There are lots of ways we can talk or not talk. There are even more ways we can use our tongue for evil. Jamie shares how simplicity of speech can be used to bless others and honor God when we consider a few principles and employ discipline. 

What did Solomon ask for? Scripture is full of examples who started well and tragically ended in a ball of flames. We can often be left puzzled by how it all went wrong. Sean shares his favorite verse in the Bible and an encouragement about what we can learn from Solomon's life. 

Does God use evil spirits? That was a question emailed to Sean from a church-goer and is a good question to consider. Sometimes the Bible can leave us perplexed and asking if it really just said what it said. Sean offers some of his insights to help offer clarity to what Scripture has to say on the matter. 

Why do you do, what you do? No matter what arena of life we find ourselves in, it can be difficult when we are faced with the question of purpose. It's easy to split our ideas about work into the categories of the mundane and the marvelous. A pastor or missionary or government official may be marvelous in our minds. A gas station attendant or farmer or office worker may be mundane. But, what...

Who is your idol?] We're not quite talking about the idolatry kind of idol, although it could come to that. Lew walks us through an experience we can all relate to and a cautionary examination that marks the true spiritual maturity we should be seeking out to emulate. 

Is simplicity a spiritual discipline? It depends on what you mean by simplicity in your life. Jamie shares what the women's Bible study is learning about and practicing for the spring series. Don't miss out on learning about a way to be intentional in your spiritual life. 

Every felt like you're on the outside? Sometimes we can feel like part of the outer circle. We're semi-interested in getting involved, sorta committed, we kinda care. Jerell helps us navigate some perceived barriers of being an involved member of the local church.