Carefully Think Read Matthew 10:5-15. List the various instructions Jesus gives to the 12. Who were the 12 to focus their ministry on? Who were they not to focus on? What was the relationship between the activities of the 12 and Jesus' activity (Matt 9:35-38)? What does Matt 10:10 suggest is reason why the 12 were not to acquire gold, silver or copper, or take a bag...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read Matthew 10:1-4. List what those who are mentioned were called to do. How do these activities relate to what Jesus was doing in Matthew 8 9? How are they different? What titles are used to describe the men Jesus called to him? What does each title suggest about their responsibilities? From what you have read in Matthew's Gospel thus far, when did...
Keep ReadingThis Sunday, Dr. David M. McAlpin, Vice President for Student Development and Associate Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, will be preaching as a part of our Morning Gathering. He comes to Midwestern with over 25 years of experience as a senior pastor, having served churches in Tennessee, Florida, and Missouri. During his 14+ ...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read through Daniel 7. How was the imagery of Daniel's vision interpreted for him in 7:15-27? Make a list of what you learn? What is God's role in the events described in this vision? What phrases do you see in Daniel 7 that would give any indication as to the timing of these events? Read Daniel 8 - how does this vision differ from the one in chapter ...
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