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April 19, 2019
Title: Where is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
Several weeks ago (March 25-29) Mark Lanier asked this question: Where is God?
This week, he expands on this and asks: Is God guilty of fraud?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does “parakletos” mean? Helper. Comforter. Advocate.
Where is God? Is He in Jesus? Is He a spirit? Is He inside the universe? Is He outside the universe? Do we know? Will we ever know before we go to heaven?
Action Steps:
1. See God as God. John 1:46
2. Glorify God as God. 2 Timothy 1:17
3. Welcome His spirit. John 14:15-17
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April 18, 2019
Title: Where is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
Several weeks ago (March 25-29) Mark Lanier asked this question: Where is God?
This week, he expands on this and asks: Is God guilty of fraud?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
EVIDENCE OF GOD:
2. God indwells through His spirit. John 14:15-17
Did the spirit dwell within the apostles?
Where does the spirit dwell now?
What does “parakletos” mean?
Tune in tomorrow as Mark discusses this…
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April 17, 2019
Title: Where is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
Several weeks ago (March 25-29) Mark Lanier asked this question: Where is God?
This week, he expands on this and asks: Is God guilty of fraud?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did God disapprove of the Towel of Babel?
EVIDENCE OF GOD:
1. God came to earth through Jesus. Philippians 2:5-7
Mark compares water drops to bottled water…It’s all still water!
It’s the same with God and Jesus! John 1:1 through John 3:14
What does the Old Testament say about God and Jesus? Genesis 28:12-20. Mark also references Genesis 31:13…
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April 16, 2019
Title: Where is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
Several weeks ago (March 25-29) Mark Lanier asked this question: Where is God?
This week, he expands on this and asks: Is God guilty of fraud?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does “deism” mean? Is it Biblical?
FACTS ABOUT GOD:
God is supernatural
God is transcendent
God is immanent… Colossians 1:16-17
God is omnipresent… Mark parks here for a little bit to break down Psalm 139:7-12
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April 15, 2019
Title: Where is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
Several weeks ago (March 25-29) Mark Lanier asked this question: Where is God?
This week, he expands on this and asks: Is God guilty of fraud?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Is God one being? Or is He three? He says He is love, but we can see His hatred in certain things. So, is He love or hate? Is He compassionate? Or does He show too much condemnation?
Why can’t we see God?
Is Christianity a belief system that makes sense? Is Christianity “non” sense? Are there conflicting stories from the Bible?
Does the universe exist naturally? Or did God create everything from nothing? Is God within the universe or outside the universe?
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April 12, 2019
Title: The Struggle is Real
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Brent Johnson
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
Most people do not include the “bad things” – the things they struggle with – on a resume.
But, why not? Wouldn’t that help a potential employer to know if a person was properly suited for a job?
We all struggle with something. Each day this week, Champion Forest Senior Adult Pastor Brent Johnson uses Genesis 22 (and other scripture) to compare the struggles of the Israelites to modern humanity.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do you pray that God would give your kids an easy life? Pastor Brent says to STOP DOING THAT!!! Listen in to find out why… He also says to never stop praying for your kids!
What is the significance of The Passover? Is this a way for us to confess our struggles to God?
Pastor Brent shares a personal story about a physical struggle he recently experienced…
Life Application:
God uses struggles to mold and prune us.
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April 11, 2019
Title: The Struggle is Real
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Brent Johnson
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
Most people do not include the “bad things” – the things they struggle with – on a resume.
But, why not? Wouldn’t that help a potential employer to know if a person was properly suited for a job?
We all struggle with something. Each day this week, Champion Forest Senior Adult Pastor Brent Johnson uses Genesis 22 (and other scripture) to compare the struggles of the Israelites to modern humanity.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did Jacob struggle? Who was the man who fought with Jacob? Was it an angel? Was it a theophany (a showing of God)? Was it Jesus? What did “the man” do to Jacob? How long did they wrestle? Who won? Was it a physical or spiritual “win”?
Side note: Has anyone seen God?
What is the significance of a name?
How did Jacob try to trick his father? Did he finally confess in the end? Why did God change Jacob’s name to Israel?
How and why does God save us from struggles?
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April 10, 2019
Title: The Struggle is Real
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Brent Johnson
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
Most people do not include the “bad things” – the things they struggle with – on a resume.
But, why not? Wouldn’t that help a potential employer to know if a person was properly suited for a job?
We all struggle with something. Each day this week, Champion Forest Senior Adult Pastor Brent Johnson uses Genesis 22 (and other scripture) to compare the struggles of the Israelites to modern humanity.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What are the causes of our struggles?
Was God punishing Abraham when He asked him to sacrifice Isaac? Does He punish US with struggles?
Another person who struggled in the Bible was Job. Oh boy, did he struggle!!! Could YOU have handled the pressure? Why did God allow Satan to torment and torture Job? Was God teaching Satan a lesson through Job??? Was it fair? Was it right? Pastor Johnson says this:
“I don’t manage God’s agenda. I conform to His will.”
Back to Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25-31…
What was the birthright of two nations? Why was the birthright sold? How was the blessing stolen? What happened next? Tune in tomorrow for more!
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April 9, 2019
Title: The Struggle is Real
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Brent Johnson
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
Most people do not include the “bad things” – the things they struggle with – on a resume.
But, why not? Wouldn’t that help a potential employer to know if a person was properly suited for a job?
We all struggle with something. Each day this week, Champion Forest Senior Adult Pastor Brent Johnson uses Genesis 22 (and other scripture) to compare the struggles of the Israelites to modern humanity.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What was the lesson God revealed to humanity through Abraham and Isaac?
BONUS: Where is the “most famous” place in Israel?
Why did Rebecca’s twins, Jacob and Esau, fight in the womb? Was this a sign of wars to come?
Why did God promise Abraham the 12 Tribes of Israel? Listen as Pastor Johnson reminds us of some Biblical history with Jacob and Esau…
Why do we have struggles? Does God purposefully use struggles to help us grow stronger? OR does He keep struggles from us? BOTH! Pastor Johnson uses Isaiah 55:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 5:17 to explain…
What are the causes of our struggles? Tune in tomorrow to hear the answer!
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April 8, 2019
Title: The Struggle is Real
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Brent Johnson
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
Most people do not
include the “bad things” – the things they struggle with – on a resume. But, why not? Wouldn’t that help a potential employer to know if a person was properly suited for a job?
We all struggle with something. Each day this week, Champion Forest Senior Adult Pastor Brent Johnson uses Genesis 22 (and other scripture) to compare the struggles of the Israelites to modern humanity.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Israel means “struggle with God”. Coincidence? I think not! Listen as Pastor Brent explains…
What kind of struggles are there?
What have been some of Israel’s struggles throughout history?
Pastor Johnson reminds us of Abraham and Isaac…
What did God promise Abraham?
Why did God ask Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, his only son?
Did Abraham trust that God would send an animal to save Isaac?
Was child sacrifice “normal” at this time?
Was this a struggle for Abraham?
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April 5, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vitae or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Mark briefly discusses some of God’s “personal life” and “professional life”. This will be the theme of the lessons in this series, so make sure you either attend class (information below) or listen over the next few months.
Lessons To Go:
God is great!
Embrace the challenge.
Live the result.
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April 4, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vitae or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who was Thomas Altizer? Why did he believe that God is dead?
How would you write God’s CV? Mark says: “You can’t do it all, but you can do some!”
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April 3, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vitae or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Psalm 9:10 “Those who know Your name put their trust in You.” What does God’s name mean?
Why is your Curriculum Vitae (or resume) important?
Why did people’s name sometimes change in the Bible?
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April 2, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vital or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Have you ever heard the Lord’s Prayer in Greek? You will today! Well, at least part of it…
Do you know what Mark’s first name is? Hint: It’s not Mark! Why was this an issue for a teacher he had in elementary school? His mother’s response to this teacher is hilarious, so listen in!
What is so important about a name? Mark expands on this tomorrow…
Tune in tomorrow as Mark concludes his Greek breakdown of the Lord’s Prayer…
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April 1, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vital or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Mark explains why he chose this series.
He also reveals his secret on how to deal with time changes while traveling. There is a flaw, though! What is that flaw?
Plus, how does he “trick” his body into going to sleep?
Tune in tomorrow as Mark concludes his Greek breakdown of the Lord’s Prayer…
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March 29, 2019
Title: Where is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
This week, Mark Lanier takes a look at the Tower of Babel, from Genesis Chapter 11. This is an important passage to know and understand as we study God’s Curriculum Vitae, or God’s resume.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do you ever treat God like a genie? How has that worked out for you? Probably not good…
TAKE ACTION NOW:
1. See God as God – “Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord”
2. Glorify God as God – 1 Timothy 1:17
3. Seek His presence on HIS terms, not yours – John 1:14
Tune in next week for a special treat from a special guest!
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March 28, 2019
Title: Where is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
This week, Mark Lanier takes a look at the Tower of Babel, from Genesis Chapter 11. This is an important passage to know and understand as we study God’s Curriculum Vitae, or God’s resume.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
REMEMBER: GOD IS:
(We learned on Wednesday: Above all, Supernatural, and Transcendent)
Immanent – This is not the same as omnipresent! Mark explains using a watch as an example…
Omnipresent – Psalm 139:7-12
What is deism? Pantheism? Animism? Are these the same as omnipresent?
Other Scripture References:
Philippians 2:5-7
John 1:1-3; 14
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March 27, 2019
Title: Where is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
This week, Mark Lanier takes a look at the Tower of Babel, from Genesis Chapter 11. This is an important passage to know and understand as we study God’s Curriculum Vitae, or God’s resume.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does the Greek word “chiasm” mean?
How did God stop the people from building their tower? Why wasn’t He impressed with their masterpiece?
REMEMBER: GOD IS:
Above all
Supernatural
Transcendent
Mark explains the law of gravity… How did Newton know???
Tune in tomorrow for more!
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March 26, 2019
Title: Where is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
This week, Mark Lanier takes a look at the Tower of Babel, from Genesis Chapter 11. This is an important passage to know and understand as we study God’s Curriculum Vitae, or God’s resume.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
The Torah is comprised of stories written by people with the same, or a similar, language. How did the events in Mesopotamia at the Tower of Babel change all this? Are we still affected today?
What is a “ziggurat”? Why was it such an amazing structure? What was its purpose? How did the people take advantage of the ziggurat?
What was the literary style during this time? Mark invites a young girl, Rebecca, on stage to help him demonstrate a point…
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March 25, 2019
Title: Where is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
This week, Mark Lanier takes a look at the Tower of Babel, from Genesis Chapter 11. This is an important passage to know and understand as we study God’s Curriculum Vitae, or God’s resume.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Have you ever wondered where God is? Mark Lanier discusses different types of people who have written about “reaching God”…
The Tower of Babel:
Have you been reading this story “wrong” your whole life?
What is the point of the story?
Who are the people building the tower?
Why did the people think they could reach God with a tower?
How did God stop them?
Was it “really” about the height of the building that caught God’s attention? Or was it the concept of trying to reach heaven?
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March 21, 2019
Title: Our God Pursues Us
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
God’s Creation is amazing.
His beauty is all around us. When was the last time you took the time to marvel at His wondrous works? God is also interested in the little things, though. The Bible says He knows how many hairs are on your head!
This week, Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture after Scripture to show how God pursues us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Ezekiel 20:37 – God has a fence of protection around us. Are you hugging the fence, looking over it for something better? Or do you trust that the fence is there because your yard is so much better?
Psalm 23:6 – God CHASES you! The Message: “Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life.”
Psalm 139: 7 – Do you believe in predestination and free will? Can you escape God? Can you hide from Him?
John 6:44 – Will you ever hear God say: “How did you get in here?” Nope!
1 John 4:19 – He loved us first! Pastor Riling lived in South Africa as a child. His parents were not Christians, but the school he attended taught Bible classes. Tune in on Friday to hear the rest of his story.
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Title: Our God Pursues Us
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
Questions/Issues Discussed:
1 John 4:19 – He loved us first! Pastor Riling lived in South Africa as a child. His parents were not Christians, but the school he attended taught Bible classes. Why did he like these Bible stories so much?
Revelation 3:20 – God knocks on the door of our hearts. Have you opened the door and let Him in?
What is your faith story? Can you relate to any of the Scriptures Pastor Riling spoke on this week? Use the CONTACT link on our homepage to let us know your thoughts on Pastor Riling’s lesson this week!
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March 20, 2019
Title: Our God Pursues Us
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
God’s Creation is amazing.
His beauty is all around us. When was the last time you took the time to marvel at His wondrous works? God is also interested in the little things, though. The Bible says He knows how many hairs are on your head!
This week, Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture after Scripture to show how God pursues us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Psalm 23:4 – Part of the Lord’s Prayer. What was the purpose of the shepherd’s rod and staff?
Ezekiel 20:37 – God has a fence of protection around us. Pastor Riling tells the story of Spats, his youth pastor’s dog.
Psalm 23:4 – Part of the Lord’s Prayer. What was the purpose of the shepherd’s rod and staff?
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March 19, 2019
Title: Our God Pursues Us
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
God’s Creation is amazing.
His beauty is all around us. When was the last time you took the time to marvel at His wondrous works? God is also interested in the little things, though. The Bible says He knows how many hairs are on your head!
This week, Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture after Scripture to show how God pursues us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did God pursue Adam and Eve? Genesis 3:8-11
2 Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” How does this verse show God’s pursuit of us?
Psalm 17:8 – You are the apple of God’s eye! “You can’t protect someone you don’t pursue,” Pastor Riling says.
Psalm 23:4 – Part of the Lord’s Prayer. What was the purpose of the shepherd’s rod and staff?
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March 18, 2019
Title: Our God Pursues Us
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 1
God’s Creation is amazing.
His beauty is all around us. When was the last time you took the time to marvel at His wondrous works? God is also interested in the little things, though. The Bible says He knows how many hairs are on your head!
This week, Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture after Scripture to show how God pursues us.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Andrew is not mentioned very often in the Bible. In fact, he is only mentioned three times. Why does Pastor Riling identify with Andrew?
Scripture Reference:
Genesis 3:8-11 – Adam and Eve hid from God. How did they know they were naked?
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March 15, 2019
Title: The Uniqueness of God’s Being
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
How is God unique?
Isn’t He just like “other gods”? How do you explain the Trinity to non-believers? Why SHOULD you explain the Trinity to non-believers?
Mark doesn’t consider the Trinity a “hard discussion” but it can be a confusing one. Listen each day as he offers both practical and Biblical advice.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How does the virgin birth prove the existence of God and the Trinity?
If you don’t believe in the Trinity, how do you explain John 1:18? “No one has ever seen God; the only God, who is at the Father's side, he has made him known.” Mark uses several other Scriptures to back this one up: Matthew 3:16; John 15:26; Ephesians 4:30
How do we know that the Holy Spirit is real?
Lessons to Go:
1. God does not fit into our “categories”
2. Express the unity of the Trinity
3. Worship God as the Trinity
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March 14, 2019
Title: The Uniqueness of God’s Being
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
How is God unique?
Isn’t He just like “other gods”? How do you explain the Trinity to non-believers? Why SHOULD you explain the Trinity to non-believers?
Mark doesn’t consider the Trinity a “hard discussion” but it can be a confusing one. Listen each day as he offers both practical and Biblical advice.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can “human” analogies explain who God is? Yes and no…
Is the word “Trinity” in the Bible? If not, when and where did it become a way to explain God? Does the Bible “hint” at the Trinity, though?
New Testament Scripture References: James 2:19; Galatians 3:20; Romans 3:30; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 Corinthians 8:4; Philippians 2:5-11; Romans 10:9, 12-13
What did Jesus say about the Trinity? Jesus quoted Deuteronomy 6:4 to a lawyer trying to trick him!
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March 13, 2019
Title: The Uniqueness of God’s Being
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
How is God unique?
Isn’t He just like “other gods”? How do you explain the Trinity to non-believers? Why SHOULD you explain the Trinity to non-believers?
Mark doesn’t consider the Trinity a “hard discussion” but it can be a confusing one. Listen each day as he offers both practical and Biblical advice.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Mark tells a story about a dear friend of his. They love to talk theology. I mean, who doesn’t!? Mark references Isaiah 40:12.
What is the aseity of God? YES that is a REAL word!
Where did God come from? Mark says: “We cannot know God fully, but we can know God truly.”
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March 12, 2019
Title: The Uniqueness of God’s Being
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
How is God unique?
Isn’t He just like “other gods”? How do you explain the Trinity to non-believers? Why SHOULD you explain the Trinity to non-believers?
Mark doesn’t consider the Trinity a “hard discussion” but it can be a confusing one. Listen each day as he offers both practical and Biblical advice.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How did the ancients view God?
Why do we need to understand who God is? More importantly, HOW do we understand who God is?
Science question: How many stars are in the universe? How many atoms does this equal?
HINT: A lot!
BONUS: There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world.
Is the church a pyramid scheme? Listen as Mark explains…
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March 11, 2019
Title: The Uniqueness of God’s Being
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
How is God unique?
Isn’t He just like “other gods”? How do you explain the Trinity to non-believers? Why SHOULD you explain the Trinity to non-believers?
Mark doesn’t consider the Trinity a “hard discussion” but it can be a confusing one. Listen each day as he offers both practical and Biblical advice.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does taxonomy mean? No it’s not the stuffing of dead animals! It’s actually the classification of things… What does this have to do with God’s Curriculum vitae? Mark will tell you!
What is the nature of God? What makes God “God”? Does He have a gender? Is He just a super-sized human?
Tune in on Tuesday as Mark continues to explain how people thousands of years ago viewed God. Has our opinion changed much over the course of history?
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March 8, 2019
Title: The Trinity Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 5
When is God most like “God”? Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture, mostly from the Old Testament, to present his case about his favorite attributes of God. Pastor Riling is the Pastor of Discipleship at
Champion Forest Baptist Church (Cypress Creek campus).
Questions/Issues Discussed:
GOD IS FAITHFUL
Deuteronomy 31:8 says “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Why does this verse have such a deep meaning for Pastor Riling?
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March 7, 2019
Title: The Trinity Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 4
When is God most like “God”? Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture, mostly from the Old Testament, to present his case about his favorite attributes of God. Pastor Riling is the Pastor of Discipleship at
Champion Forest Baptist Church (Cypress Creek campus).
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Pastor Riling shares about a judge who continually shows mercy to people in his court, while simultaneously issuing stern warnings…
GOD IS MERCIFUL
(continued from Wednesday)
Do you always expect a reward in return when you do a good deed for someone? Why?? Jesus didn’t! Just be nice – and show mercy to others like God has shown mercy to you!
Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:44-48
GOD IS FAITHFUL
Pastor Riling tells how he experienced Deuteronomy 31:8 personally. We will have the conclusion of his story tomorrow, so tune in!
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March 6, 2019
Title: The Trinity Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 3
When is God most like “God”? Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture, mostly from the Old Testament, to present his case about his favorite attributes of God. Pastor Riling is the Pastor of Discipleship at
Champion Forest Baptist Church (Cypress Creek campus).
Questions/Issues Discussed:
GOD IS MERCIFUL
Are you alive? Are you breathing? Then you have experienced God’s mercy!
What does mercy mean?
Does God remember our sin? Or does He choose to not hold it against us once we ask for forgiveness?
Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 4:28-31 (continued tomorrow)
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March 5, 2019
Title: The Trinity Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Pastor Scott Riling
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)
Day 2
When is God most like “God”? Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture, mostly from the Old Testament, to present his case about his favorite attributes of God. Pastor Riling is the Pastor of Discipleship at
Champion Forest Baptist Church (Cypress Creek campus).
Questions/Issues Discussed:
GOD IS PERSONAL
(continued from Monday)
Where is God in our lives?
Humans have a bad habit of placing barriers between us and God. Why do we keep doing this to ourselves?
What did Moses say about talking to God directly?
Scripture References: Exodus 19:18-21; Numbers 11:26-29; 1 Samuel 8:7-8
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March 4, 2019
Title: The Trinity Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
When is God most like “God”?
Pastor Scott Riling uses Scripture, mostly from the Old Testament, to present his case about his favorite attributes of God. Pastor Riling is the Pastor of Discipleship at
Champion Forest Baptist Church (Cypress Creek campus).
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why do many people view the God of the Old Testament as stern and serious, while they think of the God from the New Testament as loving and accepting?
GOD IS PERSONAL
Where is God in our lives?
Most other religions center around man getting to God, not God coming to man.
Christianity does not require good works to live eternally in Heaven, unlike other religions.
Scripture References: Genesis 1:26; Genesis 3:7-9 (continued tomorrow)
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February 22, 2019
Title: The Trinity
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
The Trinity is a complicated thing for some people to understand. But it doesn’t have to be! This week, Mark Lanier uses analogies, science, and psychology to explain The Trinity in an easy to understand manner.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How does the Bible express God as three in one? Scripture references: Genesis 18:1-11
Lessons to Go: TAKE ACTION
1. Stand amazed before the Lord (Isaiah 55:8)
2. Be ready to learn more (Isaiah 55:9)
3. Worship the Lord always (Isaiah 6:3)
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February 21, 2019
Title: The Trinity
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
The Trinity is a complicated thing for some people to understand. But it doesn’t have to be! This week, Mark Lanier uses analogies, science, and psychology to explain The Trinity in an easy to understand manner.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Does the Old Testament speak of God in the plural sense? Scripture references: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:26; Isaiah 6:8; Genesis 11:5-6
Does the Bible show God as a spirit? Scripture references: Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:10; Psalm 63:10
Tune in on Friday as Mark shares how the Bible expresses God as three in one…
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February 20, 2019
Title: The Trinity
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
The Trinity is a complicated thing for some people to understand. But it doesn’t have to be! This week, Mark Lanier uses analogies, science, and psychology to explain The Trinity in an easy to understand manner.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
NOTE: PARENTS: This segment might not be kid-friendly, so listen with caution!
Is science mentioned in the Bible? Do we derive many scientific ideas from the Bible? “The Bible is not a science book,” Mark reminds us.
Scripture reference: Genesis 38:8-9 Backstory: Er had died. What would happen to his widow? Did Onan honor his brother, Er, in his death?
When did the Trinity first surface? What does it mean? What does it mean in French? In Latin?
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February 19, 2019
Title: The Trinity
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
The Trinity is a complicated thing for some people to understand. But it doesn’t have to be! This week, Mark Lanier uses analogies, science, and psychology to explain The Trinity in an easy to understand manner.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How has God progressively revealed Himself over time? Scripture reference: John 15:26 and John 16:13
How do we know who is right and who is wrong about God and Jesus?
Over the centuries, has the church grown in their understanding of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?
Is the Trinity mentioned in the Bible? Yes and no… Listen as Mark explains…
Is science mentioned in the Bible? Yes and no… Mark will continue this explanation on Wednesday…
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February 18, 2019
Title: The Trinity
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
The Trinity is a complicated thing for some people to understand. But it doesn’t have to be! This week, Mark Lanier uses analogies, science, and psychology to explain The Trinity in an easy to understand manner.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What metaphors and analogies can be made to explain the Trinity to non-believers? Mark uses apples and water to explain. He also uses John 15:26 and John 16:13 on Tuesday, so make plans to tune in!
What does anchoring mean? Mark uses Hebrew (Hu=He, He=She, and Dag=Fish) to explain…
How has God progressively revealed Himself over time?
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February 15, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
Mark Lanier has been taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae (God’s Resume). So far, Mark has looked at the love, hate, and justice of God. This week, he adds in death and poses a few questions to explain how all four of these traits of God merge together.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can we follow God’s example this week?
TAKE ACTION!
1. Understand that God poured out His wrath on Jesus out of love for you. John 3:16
2. Accept sin as sin. “If we’re not willing to admit the severity of sin, we have minimized Jesus’ death on the cross.” Romans 1:32
3.
3. Realize that this changes everything. 1 Peter 2:21-25
Once again, Mark closes his lesson with a quote from Professor Dr. Harvey Floyd: “The simplest thing about the Gospel is that Christ died for our sins. The most profound thing about the Gospel is that Christ died for our sins.”
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February 14, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
Mark Lanier has been taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae (God’s Resume). So far, Mark has looked at the love, hate, and justice of God. This week, he adds in death and poses a few questions to explain how all four of these traits of God merge together.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Isaiah 52:13-53:10 “The Suffering Servant”
(continued from Wednesday)
Mark discusses the Greek (Septuagint) and Aramaic (Targom) and uses an image of parallel lines to explain what “the arm of the Lord” means. Scripture references: Deuteronomy 9:29; Exodus 15:16; and Psalm 77:15
What is the real question we need to be asking concerning The Suffering Servant?
Why did Jesus have to suffer for our sins?
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February 13, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
Mark Lanier has been taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae (God’s Resume). So far, Mark has looked at the love, hate, and justice of God. This week, he adds in death and poses a few questions to explain how all four of these traits of God merge together.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Mark continues his explanation of what the “cup” means in Luke 22:41-44. Scripture references: Psalm 11:6 and Psalm 75:8.
When he was dying on the cross, was Jesus praying to get out of the pain? Or was he praying to be delivered from the sins of the world? “The physical pain Jesus experienced on the cross paled in comparison to the emotional pain he felt from the pain of the world.” – Mark Lanier
Isaiah 52:13-53:10 “The Suffering Servant”
When was this passage written?
How many times has it been translated?
Mark explains the Greek (Septuagint) and Aramaic (Targom).
Tune in Thursday for more!
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February 12, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
Mark Lanier has been taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae (God’s Resume). So far, Mark has looked at the love, hate, and justice of God. This week, he adds in death and poses a few questions to explain how all four of these traits of God merge together.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is “substitutionary atonement”? Mark invites two random children from the class to join him on stage to explain this…
Will we experience God’s wrath no matter what we do? Is Jesus the substitute for that wrath? Mark uses Luke 22:41-44 to explain this… What is the “cup” in these verses?
Mark says this: “We fail to see Jesus if we fail to see he walked in perfect obedient faith to God.”
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February 11, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
Mark Lanier has been taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae (God’s Resume). So far, Mark has looked at the love, hate, and justice of God. This week, he adds in death and poses a few questions to explain how all four of these traits of God merge together.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who is God? Is he love? Does He hate sin? Is God just? Is He consistent? Scripture reference: Romans 1:18
What is sin? Will God ever change his mind about what is sin and what is not sin?
Tune in on Tuesday as Mark explains substitutionary atonement…
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February 8, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
Mark Lanier has been
taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae
or Resume. Over the last few weeks, Mark has looked at two contradicting traits of God: love and hate.
This week, Mark merges these two traits together to remind us that God is a just God. And do not be alarmed! Mark uses several Harry Potter references throughout the lesson.
BONUS FACT: This fact did not make it on air as it was edited out for time… Over the years, members of Mark’s Biblical Literacy class have consumed 250,000 donuts. That’s a lot of donuts!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What does the word “justified” mean?
How are justice and wrath the same?
BONUS QUESTION: Was Jesus all-knowing?
Lessons to Go:
1. Look for God in everything around you
2. Accept your sin as sin
3. Embrace the cross of Christ
Professor Dr. Harvey Floyd: “The simplest thing about the Gospel is that Christ died for our sins. The most profound thing about the Gospel is that Christ died for our sins.”
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February 7, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
Mark Lanier has been
taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae
or Resume. Over the last few weeks, Mark has looked at two contradicting traits of God: love and hate.
This week, Mark merges these two traits together to remind us that God is a just God. And do not be alarmed! Mark uses several Harry Potter references throughout the lesson.
BONUS FACT: This fact did not make it on air as it was edited out for time… Over the years, members of Mark’s Biblical Literacy class have consumed 250,000 donuts. That’s a lot of donuts!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why does the wrath of God need to be satisfied? When and how did we experience the real wrath of God? Did that wrath belong to us? Luke 22:41-44
Why is the cross so mind-boggling?
Here’s the BIG question: Who are YOU willing to die for? Would you jump in front of a bullet meant for your spouse or kids? Of course! What about your high school enemy? Would you protect that person? Eh, maybe… But why not?
Tune in on Friday as Mark breaks down the word “justified” and concludes his lesson this week.
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February 6, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
Mark Lanier has been
taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae
or Resume. Over the last few weeks, Mark has looked at two contradicting traits of God: love and hate.
This week, Mark merges these two traits together to remind us that God is a just God. And do not be alarmed! Mark uses several Harry Potter references throughout the lesson.
BONUS FACT: This fact did not make it on air as it was edited out for time… Over the years, members of Mark’s Biblical Literacy class have consumed 250,000 donuts. That’s a lot of donuts!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How do we know that God is just?
Do we deserve death for every single sin we commit – even gossip? Yep! Even gossip!
What is the purpose of laws? Are laws a result of a cause and effect world? Mark uses several Scriptures as reference: Exodus 22:23-24; Exodus 32:9-10; John 3:16; and John 3:36
After all this cause and affect business… What is the meeting place? Is there a middle?
Tune in on Thursday as Mark discusses the wrath of God, who the wrath was meant for, and who ultimately took that wrath in our place. He also begs the question: Who are YOU willing to die for?
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February 5, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
Mark Lanier has been
taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae
or Resume. Over the last few weeks, Mark has looked at two contradicting traits of God: love and hate.
This week, Mark merges these two traits together to remind us that God is a just God. And do not be alarmed! Mark uses several Harry Potter references throughout the lesson.
BONUS FACT: This fact did not make it on air as it was edited out for time… Over the years, members of Mark’s Biblical Literacy class have consumed 250,000 donuts. That’s a lot of donuts!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What did Paul write about God and nature? Romans 1:20
How can nature show God’s love/hate personality trait? Mark explains that this is cause and affect…
What else does Paul say about this? Romans 1:18
Can God do everything? No, He cannot. Listen as Mark lists a few things God cannot do…
Is sin always destructive?
Will God ever change for you? Tune in on Wednesday as Mark implores YOU to change for God. He will also remind us why every sin deserves death and the purpose of laws.
Tune in tomorrow as Mark gives Paul’s perspective on God and nature from Romans 1:20.
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February 4, 2019
Title: What Does God Have to Do With Us?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
Mark Lanier has been
taking us through a new series this year: Examining God’s Curriculum Vitae
or Resume. Over the last few weeks, Mark has looked at two contradicting traits of God: love and hate.
This week, Mark merges these two traits together to remind us that God is a just God. And do not be alarmed! Mark uses several Harry Potter references throughout the lesson.
BONUS FACT: This fact did not make it on air as it was edited out for time… Over the years, members of Mark’s Biblical Literacy class have consumed 250,000 donuts. That’s a lot of donuts!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Mark begins the lesson this week with a story about an expert witness who lied on the stand about his resume. Oops!
How does God’s all-loving trait merge His hatred of evil? Mark uses physics to explain, but don’t get that confused with the facts of life…
We live in a cause and effect world. How does God fit in?
Tune in tomorrow as Mark gives Paul’s perspective on God and nature from Romans 1:20.
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February 1, 2019
Title: Who is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
This week, Mark Lanier continues his series on God’s Curriculum Vitae (or resume). This is Part 2 of “Who is God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What makes something moral or sinful?
If there is a loving God, why is there suffering in the world? This is a tough question and Mark does a superb job explaining.
Can God work through – and in spite of – evil? Matthew 7:19 and Matthew 13:41-42 are good Scriptures to know…
How does God’s all-loving trait merge with His hatred of evil trait? Tune in next week to find out!
Lessons to Go:
1. God is the good guy
2. Sin is not a sickness
3. Walk in God’s mercy
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January 31, 2019
Title: Who is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
This week, Mark Lanier continues his series on God’s Curriculum Vitae (or resume). This is Part 2 of “Who is God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Mark continues telling the story of Socrates’ trial… “Is it good because they all love it? Or do they all love it because it’s good?” This sounds a little like today’s society, doesn’t it?
Is sin really serious? Is sin really bad? You bet it is! If you take away sin, you take away Jesus!
What did Jesus say about sin? Reference Matthew 5:29 and 46-48…
What makes something moral or sinful?
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January 30, 2019
Title: Who is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
This week, Mark Lanier continues his series on God’s Curriculum Vitae (or resume). This is Part 2 of “Who is God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Can love co-exist with hate? Reference: Jesus’s words in Luke 6:27-36. This is where the phrase “love the sinner, hate the sin” comes from…
But… why is God “hateful”? This is the question so many of us ponder, especially non-believers. Mark uses a story Plato wrote about Socrates to explain... (He will continue tomorrow…)
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January 29, 2019
Title: Who is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
This week, Mark Lanier continues his series on God’s Curriculum Vitae (or resume). This is Part 2 of “Who is God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who was King Gilgamesh?
Unlike other “gods”, why doesn’t God need anything from us?
Can God be “hateful”? Mark reminds us of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and Paul’s letter to the Romans…
Can love co-exist with hate? Listen as Mark uses the parent/child relationship as an example… He also references Luke 6:27-36.
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January 28, 2019
Title: Who is God? Part 2
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
This week, Mark Lanier continues his series on God’s Curriculum Vitae (or resume). This is Part 2 of “Who is God”.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Reminder: The Four types of love he discussed are: Phileo, Eros, Agape, and Storge. (He will continue his short review on Tuesday…)
Is God “good”? Does viewing God as “good” give us a false impression of Him? Listen as Mark explains…
Why do we need to be careful about making God into something He is not?
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January 25, 2019
Title: Who is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
The key to understanding who God is, is Scripture. Everything we need to know about God is within the pages of the Bible. This week, Mark Lanier will be examining the first character trait of God: love. What kinds of love are there? How are they different? How do we apply the various types of love in our own lives?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What did Paul say about Agape love? Romans 5:8 is one example. 1 Corinthians 13 is another…
The last kind of love is “storge” – a parental love. Doesn’t this describe God perfectly? He is our Father, after all! Mark uses Isaiah 49:15-16 as an example.
But wait! There are two sides to every story, right? There are those that say God must be hateful because of all the war, poverty, starvation, and evil in the world. Nope! Not true. Ecclesiastes 3:8, Isaiah 61 and Amos 5 Romans 12:9; Luke 6:27-36. Tune in next week as Mark discusses this further.
Lessons to Go:
1. Praise the God of Love, who cares for you because that’s who He is
2. Imitate God’s love to others
3. Shun and hate the evil you encounter
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January 24, 2019
Title: Who is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
The key to understanding who God is, is Scripture. Everything we need to know about God is within the pages of the Bible. This week, Mark Lanier will be examining the first character trait of God: love. What kinds of love are there? How are they different? How do we apply the various types of love in our own lives?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is “eros love”? Is this type of love in the New Testament? Was it mentioned in the Old Testament? Mark looks at the Greek translation of Proverbs 7:18 and Proverbs 30:15-16
We’ve all heard of Agape love. But has it been translated correctly? Mark explains that it is really translated as an “interested love”… Scriptures: John 13:34 and John 15:13. Tune in on Friday for the conclusion…
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January 23, 2019
Title: Who is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
The key to understanding who God is, is Scripture. Everything we need to know about God is within the pages of the Bible. This week, Mark Lanier will be examining the first character trait of God: love. What kinds of love are there? How are they different? How do we apply the various types of love in our own lives?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many kinds of “love” are there?
Today Mark discusses:
Phileo love – affectionate friend love (Matthew 23:6; Matthew 10:37; John 12:25; John 16:27; John 5:20)
God has affection toward us. Do you have the same phileo toward others?
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January 22, 2019
Title: Who is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
The key to understanding who God is, is Scripture. Everything we need to know about God is within the pages of the Bible. This week, Mark Lanier will be examining the first character trait of God: love. What kinds of love are there? How are they different? How do we apply the various types of love in our own lives?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Yesterday, Mark closed the segment with a brief mention of economics and how “logical” it is, just like people. Right? However, there is another thing called “behavioral psychology” which counteracts that “logical” thought. Then, the world was introduced to “behavioral economics”. Listen as Mark explains how this relates to the lesson…
So… Who is God? How has God revealed Himself to us? Mark looks at God’s first personal characteristic trait: love. 1 John 4:8 “God is love.”
LAW BREAK… Listen as Mark shares a funny story about Boston juries…
What does the word “love” mean to you? What does it mean in the Bible? Tune in tomorrow…
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January 21, 2019
Title: Who is God?
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
The key to understanding who God is, is Scripture. Everything we need to know about God is within the pages of the Bible. This week, Mark Lanier will be examining the first character trait of God: love. What kinds of love are there? How are they different? How do we apply the various types of love in our own lives?
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do you have a social circle? What do the people in your “circle” look like? Are they like you in almost way? Probably so!
How do you see God? Do you see Him like you “want” to see Him? Is that good enough? Or too good?
Mark discusses a French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist: Rene Descartes. Always the rationalist, Rene is famous for the phrase: “I think, therefore I am.”
Class Freebie: Mark minored in economics in college. Just in case majoring in Greek and Hebrew didn’t work out… Economics is usually pretty logical, right? What happens when it’s not? Tune in tomorrow as Mark explains…
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]
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January 18, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 5
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vitae or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Mark briefly discusses some of God’s “personal life” and “professional life”. This will be the theme of the lessons in this series, so make sure you either attend class (information below) or listen over the next few months.
Lessons To Go:
God is great!
Embrace the challenge.
Live the result.
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January 17, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 4
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vitae or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Who was Thomas Altizer? Why did he believe that God is dead?
How would you write God’s CV? Mark says: “You can’t do it all, but you can do some!”
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January 16, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 3
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vitae or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Psalm 9:10 “Those who know Your name put their trust in You.” What does God’s name mean?
Why is your Curriculum Vitae (or resume) important?
Why did people’s name sometimes change in the Bible?
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January 15, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 2
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vital or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Have you ever heard the Lord’s Prayer in Greek? You will today! Well, at least part of it…
Do you know what Mark’s first name is? Hint: It’s not Mark! Why was this an issue for a teacher he had in elementary school? His mother’s response to this teacher is hilarious, so listen in!
What is so important about a name? Mark expands on this tomorrow…
Tune in tomorrow as Mark concludes his Greek breakdown of the Lord’s Prayer…
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January 14, 2019
Title: The Greatness of God
Topic: Examining God’s CV/Resume
Discussed by Mark Lanier
with Biblical Literacy (www.Biblical-Literacy.com)
Day 1
Mark Lanier has a
new series for 2019: Examining God’s CV (Curriculum Vital or Resume). How would God defend His abilities? What are His qualifications? Is He good at His “job”?
This first lesson is entitled: The Greatness of God.
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Listen as Mark explains why he chose this series.
He also reveals his secret on how to deal with time changes while traveling. There is a flaw, though! What is that flaw?
Plus, how does he “trick” his body into going to sleep?
Tune in tomorrow as Mark concludes his Greek breakdown of the Lord’s Prayer…
For more information about Mark’s Class, click [here]
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