Groupthink Rescue

Gods and Kings

Dan — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:56:15 +0000

Saul is the first king of Israel. In the book of 1 Samuel we read of Saul’s promising beginning and then his tragic, failing end. More than this, though, we read of the people of Israel longing for a king to judge them and to fight their battles for them. So, how can a failure like Saul have anything to do with the story of Jesus in the Bible?

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Who Says?

Dan — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 05:47:06 +0000

“I don’t disagree with the Bible. I just disagree with your interpretation of it.” Ever heard this? Ever said it? It is pretty hard to combat this statement. After all, who is to say who’s interpretation of the Bible is right? When discussing this issue a significant question arises: What is the role of tradition and history in understanding what the Bible teaches?

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Disagreeing with God

Dan — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 04:34:24 +0000

What happens when we realize that we disagree with God? If we are honest, even those of us who are Christians will admit that we sometimes don’t agree with something that God says in his Word. What do we do when we realize that we have this disagreement? What are our options? Dan suggests a faith-led way of responding when our own sensibilities conflict with the clear teaching of God in his Word.

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Rebuilding: Jesus and Nehemiah

Dan — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:10:37 +0000

In the middle of the Old Testament there is the obscure story of Nehemiah coming back from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem. How does this story tell Jesus’ story and give us a preview of the gospel?

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Who’s the Wise Guy?

Dan — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:21:06 +0000

If the whole Old Testament is ultimately telling the story of Jesus, what do we do with the wisdom literature, like Proverbs and Ecclesiastes? Are these simply books with truisms or some moral code? Dan talks about how the wisdom of Solomon points forward to an even wiser man.

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A Faith Greater than Abraham’s

Dan — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:25:04 +0000

Dan walks through Genesis 12 and the call of Abram (who later became Abraham). How does Abraham’s great faith instruct us about our own lives, and also about the greater one who came after him?

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How Israel Plundered Egypt

Dan — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 05:45:54 +0000

As God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, they walked away with the spoils of God’s victory. How does this strange event reflect its ultimate fulfillment in the good news about Jesus?

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I Forgive You. . .As Long As

Dan — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:22:59 +0000

When can a person be forgiven? Dan talks about some groupthink related to forgiving and being forgiven, claiming that forgiveness is NOT based on: (1) the offense being no big deal, (2) the offense being accidental, or (3) the offense not being repeated. Check out Romans 5:6-11 to see who God is willing to forgive.

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Joseph: Betrayal, Suffering, Glory

Dan — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:28:33 +0000

Dan explores the story of Joseph (Genesis 37-50). One grid is to see him as a great example of leadership, purity, and forgiveness. Another is to see him as God’s agent in bringing salvation to a condemned people.

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Esther: The People’s Rep

Dan — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 22:46:13 +0000

Dan walks through the story of Esther and talks about how it reflects the Gospel of Jesus, especially as it relates to Jesus being the new representative for his people.

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