Four Branches – April 2020
Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical Theology: Easter Triumph, Easter Joy: Exploring the Joy in 1 Peter 1:3-9 The CW Second Lesson for Easter 2 (1 Peter 1:3-9) offers a rare take on a ...
The Serpent and the Lamb
Steven Ozment (1939-2019) graduated from Hendrix College, Conway, Arkansas (United Methodist Church) BA; Drew University Theological School, Madison, New Jersey (United Methodist Church) BD; and Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts PhD. He taught at Yale University, ...
Preach the Word – May/June 2020
Volume 23, Number 5 Go Deep As you know by now, I’m a fan of simple preaching. I love Luther’s assessment of a good preacher: “He’s the best preacher who can teach in a plain, ...
The Meaning of Marriage
Timothy Keller (along with his wife Kathy) wrote “The Meaning of Marriage” to help married couples and single people understand what marriage is, why our society’s view of marriage is often wrong, and how Scripture ...
“Do Not Be Afraid!” The Urgent Message of Easter Messengers
What fears do you, like the two Marys in Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 28:1-10), bring with you to the tomb this Easter week? Perhaps never in our lifetimes has it been as easy to identify a ...