Let The Bird Fly!

December 9, 2018December 9, 2018

The Sun of Righteousness

Malachi 4:1-6

Malachi means “my messenger.” Malachi’s message, together with Genesis, forms the bookends of the Old Testament. Malachi’s is the last prophet’s voice we hear until John the Baptist. As the Old Testament began with a promise of a Savior to crush the serpent head, so it closes with Malachi’s promise of the Messiah to come, the Sun of Righteousness, who would bring peace between God and man and between men. For four hundred years, then, while the Word was still preached in the temple and in synagogues, the voice of the prophets fell silent. God’s people were left to wait for Elijah, as Malachi says—not Elijah the great prophet of the Old Testament himself, but a new Elijah, one who would point to the Messiah in a more direct way, yes, in person. John the Baptist, this new Elijah, would with his own finger, and not merely with his words, direct his hearers to Jesus: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” Continue reading “The Sun of Righteousness”

December 8, 2018December 9, 2018

Pay Attention to the Signs

Luke 21:25-36 (Romans 15:4-13)

Luke and Beth were ecstatic. The doctor had just told them the news. They were pregnant. Soon, he said, they’d be able to listen to the heartbeat. Soon, he said, they’d even be able to see Junior on the ultrasound screen. Luke and Beth were ecstatic. Their first child was on the way. Luke was sure he’d be a football star. Beth was sure she’d be a ballerina.
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December 6, 2018December 17, 2018

Wingin’ It 80.1: Church History (Part 12) – Why Church History?

December 4, 2018December 2, 2018

Episode 80: Advent (Revisited)

November 30, 2018December 17, 2018

Wingin’ It 79.2: Church History (Part 11) – The Enlightenment

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This is the eleventh Wingin’ It in our series on Church History, in which Wade and Mike are using Mark A. Noll’s book Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity as the spring-board for their discussion. Their intention is to use his structure as a rough guide for their conversations; so if you’re looking for a book study guide, you’ll need to keep looking. If you’re looking to hear Mike and Wade find another excuse to record a conversation about things they enjoy, though, you’re in the right place.

This episode departs a bit from Noll’s outline, taking a few of the topics after the tenth chapter of Noll’s book, and combining them into a discussion of the Enlightenment. We hope you’ll enjoy this Wingin’ It series. (And if you do, don’t forget to share!)

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