Comments on: The B-I-B-L-E #8 http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8 Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 02:11:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Darius http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-11597 Darius Wed, 17 May 2006 14:42:24 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-11597 And after we've eaten the book, we may find ourselves speaking the Word as well as hearing it. And after we’ve eaten the book, we may find ourselves speaking the Word as well as hearing it.

]]> By: Cheryl http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-11129 Cheryl Fri, 05 May 2006 20:46:06 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-11129 Wow! I loved all eight of these articles. Thank you. I did not grow up reading the Bible and was frustrated by the church's insistence that I must learn the Bible so that I could be right. I became a Christian because I started reading the Bible and fell in love with Christ, and it was depressing for well-meaning brothers and sisters to insist that I view the Bible as a rule book. I looked at it as a way to know Christ more intimately and to learn to be like Him. I was so happy when I learned that I should never forget my first love, and the reason I became a Christian in the first place - Jesus! Wow! I loved all eight of these articles. Thank you. I did not grow up reading the Bible and was frustrated by the church’s insistence that I must learn the Bible so that I could be right. I became a Christian because I started reading the Bible and fell in love with Christ, and it was depressing for well-meaning brothers and sisters to insist that I view the Bible as a rule book. I looked at it as a way to know Christ more intimately and to learn to be like Him. I was so happy when I learned that I should never forget my first love, and the reason I became a Christian in the first place - Jesus!

]]> By: Kathy Stevens http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9894 Kathy Stevens Thu, 30 Mar 2006 23:50:04 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9894 Mike--you make me hungry. . . Kathy Mike–you make me hungry. . .

Kathy

]]> By: Jamie B http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9872 Jamie B Thu, 30 Mar 2006 17:57:39 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9872 Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good Evidently Peter considered Paul's writings to be scripture. See 2 Peter 3: 14-16 Psalm 34:8
Taste and see that the LORD is good

Evidently Peter considered Paul’s writings to be scripture.
See 2 Peter 3: 14-16

]]> By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9787 Mike Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:34:14 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9787 This afternoon I was invited to go on CNN live tonight on the Nancy Grace show. Apparently someone tore into Churches of Christ as a cult--related to the shooting of Matthew Winkler. I couldn't work it out timewise, since CNN couldn't arrange a satelite feed in Abilene, so I think Rubel Shelly is going to do it. That's probably much better anyway! This afternoon I was invited to go on CNN live tonight on the Nancy Grace show. Apparently someone tore into Churches of Christ as a cult–related to the shooting of Matthew Winkler. I couldn’t work it out timewise, since CNN couldn’t arrange a satelite feed in Abilene, so I think Rubel Shelly is going to do it. That’s probably much better anyway!

]]> By: clint http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9786 clint Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:30:07 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9786 I would like to apologies for dissing Martin F. Martin I am sorry. I would like to apologies for dissing Martin F. Martin I am sorry.

]]> By: candy http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9785 candy Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:37:08 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9785 My favorite verse in the Bible is Jeremiah 15:16. "When your words came I ate them, they were my joy and my hearts delight for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty." I am definitely going to have to read Peterson's book. I am very intrigued. My favorite verse in the Bible is Jeremiah 15:16. “When your words came I ate them, they were my joy and my hearts delight for I bear your name, O Lord God Almighty.” I am definitely going to have to read Peterson’s book. I am very intrigued.

]]> By: Lee Hodges http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9784 Lee Hodges Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:18:40 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9784 Mike, Just wanted to express my deep appreciation for such a great series. Thanks for sharing. Mike,

Just wanted to express my deep appreciation for such a great series. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: David Hall http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9780 David Hall Wed, 29 Mar 2006 19:13:08 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9780 Here's a blast from the past Mike...David Hall from Harding days (married the former Suzette Huffaker). I've enjoyed your series. Just can't start the day without checking your blog...thanks for the blessing! Looking forward to seeing you at Pepperdine and catching up. Here’s a blast from the past Mike…David Hall from Harding days (married the former Suzette Huffaker). I’ve enjoyed your series. Just can’t start the day without checking your blog…thanks for the blessing! Looking forward to seeing you at Pepperdine and catching up.

]]> By: Ed Harrell http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9779 Ed Harrell Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:37:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9779 Thank you so much for this series, Mike. I am in a bit of a "valley" right now and I plan on taking your advice to feast. I don't know if I will come out because of it, but that is my prayer. Thank you so much for this series, Mike. I am in a bit of a “valley” right now and I plan on taking your advice to feast. I don’t know if I will come out because of it, but that is my prayer.

]]> By: Left Hand http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9778 Left Hand Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:07:27 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9778 I greatly enjoyed your B-I-B-L-E series. I was actually hoping that this would not be the last in your series. If I may, I would like to add some "food" for thought, and request your insight. We as Christians have labeled the bible as "Scripture". Indeed it is, as the definition implies, according to Webster, "1 a (1) capitalized : the books of the Bible -- often used in plural (2) often capitalized : a passage from the Bible b : a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative 2 : something written "...However, in your second series, you pointed out that the Bible was written by men and in yesterday's post that it was in the language of common men. I write this humbly, it would appear to me that the term "scripture" as Jesus referred to it, did not include the NT books. Nor as referred to by Paul did it include the NT books. And yet, we as Christians have elevated the NT writings to the same status as Christ's "Scripture" which he referred to in the Gospels. Would Paul feel comfortable with Christians referring to his writings as "Scripture" in the same context that Christ used it? Is it, perhaps, that the NT writings were written with the same objective as the OT writings...to point us to Christ. Yet, it appears to me that we as Christians have placed greater "authority" on many of these writings and perhaps missed the objective. (Perhaps the reason for so many denominations) I would love to hear your insights and those of your blog community. And thank you for allowing such open discussions. I greatly enjoyed your B-I-B-L-E series. I was actually hoping that this would not be the last in your series. If I may, I would like to add some “food” for thought, and request your insight. We as Christians have labeled the bible as “Scripture”. Indeed it is, as the definition implies, according to Webster, “1 a (1) capitalized : the books of the Bible — often used in plural (2) often capitalized : a passage from the Bible b : a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative
2 : something written “…However, in your second series, you pointed out that the Bible was written by men and in yesterday’s post that it was in the language of common men. I write this humbly, it would appear to me that the term “scripture” as Jesus referred to it, did not include the NT books. Nor as referred to by Paul did it include the NT books. And yet, we as Christians have elevated the NT writings to the same status as Christ’s “Scripture” which he referred to in the Gospels. Would Paul feel comfortable with Christians referring to his writings as “Scripture” in the same context that Christ used it?

Is it, perhaps, that the NT writings were written with the same objective as the OT writings…to point us to Christ. Yet, it appears to me that we as Christians have placed greater “authority” on many of these writings and perhaps missed the objective. (Perhaps the reason for so many denominations)

I would love to hear your insights and those of your blog community. And thank you for allowing such open discussions.

]]> By: clint http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9777 clint Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:48:30 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9777 I doubt those who cannot or do not like reading will be reading this blog, besides mike addressed that issue in yesterday’s comments. I doubt those who cannot or do not like reading will be reading this blog, besides mike addressed that issue in yesterday’s comments.

]]> By: Kathy http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9776 Kathy Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:48:29 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9776 Revelation 1:3 New International Version (NIV) Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society 3Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. Equally blessed are those that hear the Word as those that read it, imo. Mike, this has been a fascinating study. Some of it caused great anguish, prayer, and the seeking of counsel from other, wiser thinkers. Other chapters have brought joy of discovery, other thanksgiving for the teachings of my beloved dad, who wasn't as hide-bound in legalism as might have been thought, and other reactions of "What! Doesn't everyone know that???" which, of course, brings me to knees seeking humility and forgiveness from our gracious LORD! Bless you for the prod, for almost pushing me to think, pray and look again at the many facets of the precious communication from God given through the Bible. Revelation 1:3 New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society

3Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

Equally blessed are those that hear the Word as those that read it, imo.

Mike, this has been a fascinating study. Some of it caused great anguish, prayer, and the seeking of counsel from other, wiser thinkers. Other chapters have brought joy of discovery, other thanksgiving for the teachings of my beloved dad, who wasn’t as hide-bound in legalism as might have been thought, and other reactions of “What! Doesn’t everyone know that???” which, of course, brings me to knees seeking humility and forgiveness from our gracious LORD!

Bless you for the prod, for almost pushing me to think, pray and look again at the many facets of the precious communication from God given through the Bible.

]]> By: Mike the Eyeguy http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9775 Mike the Eyeguy Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:31:15 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9775 Martin F. wrote: "Is God only for the literate? What about those who can’t read?" "Could these people (or anyone) understand God without “eating” the Bible? Sometimes I wonder if we use the Bible to prop up God. " Martin--good points and pointed questions. Like I referenced above, I personally believe God meets us at other places besides the written word--e.g., in the mundane elements of bread and wine. The way I see it, there's nothing stopping him from making an appearance under the hood of a car or in a garden either. Perhaps God is seen most clearly in the servant lives of saints who are so caught up in the Great Story that they have little time for picking nits and, as you said, making others feel guilty for not reading their Bibles more. Martin F. wrote: “Is God only for the literate? What about those who can’t read?”

“Could these people (or anyone) understand God without “eating” the Bible? Sometimes I wonder if we use the Bible to prop up God. ”

Martin–good points and pointed questions. Like I referenced above, I personally believe God meets us at other places besides the written word–e.g., in the mundane elements of bread and wine. The way I see it, there’s nothing stopping him from making an appearance under the hood of a car or in a garden either.

Perhaps God is seen most clearly in the servant lives of saints who are so caught up in the Great Story that they have little time for picking nits and, as you said, making others feel guilty for not reading their Bibles more.

]]> By: Josh http://preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9772 Josh Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:05:41 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/03/29/the-b-i-b-l-e-8#comment-9772 Great series, Mike! Do you mind if I print these off and refer to them as I teach my teens? Thanks again! Great series, Mike! Do you mind if I print these off and refer to them as I teach my teens? Thanks again!

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