Kenny's Karats #11: The Trinity & Society

Does Christianity's theology of the Trinity support traditional societies (where the individual is sacrificed for the community) or more modern western societies (where individual reigns supreme over the good of the community)? You'll be surprised. Check this brief "karat" out on: https://youtu.be/6zvamWiCsRw , and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Don't Make the Mistake David did in his old age. 2 Samuel 24:1-9 part 1

  Some interesting textual issues in this passage of 2 Samuel 24:1-9. Can the Bible resolve them? Join us as we study together and learn about a sin we must avoid near the end of our lives. You can catch it here at: https://youtu.be/lgtCZrtkTus . Also all our videos are found at youtube.com/@diggingforscripturalgems .

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Kenny's Karats #10: What is at the Origin of Everything? Ultimate Realit...

There have been many candidates in the history of philosophy for the most basic, original reality. Take two minutes to hear the Bible's answer. Catch us here at https://youtu.be/41a28eAgmVc . And subscribe to our YouTube channel at "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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How To Lead Mighty Men (and Women) -- 2 Samuel 23:8-39

This passage talks and names David's Mighty Men and we get a chance to think about what it takes to lead them. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 23:8-39. You can catch it here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/nLvXV7sDXBs 

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Kenny's Karats #9: No Vanilla God

There are many gods (small 'g') and many religions of the world, but not all gods are the same. There is no such thing as a generic, vanilla-flavored god. All the gods of the world religions and all the foundational realities of the word's philosophies have profound and differing implications for who we are, what we can know, how we should behave, and what we can hope for. Spend two minutes with us on https://youtu.be/0-uIcnS_9cQ .

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Two Types of Leaders and People. 2 Samuel 23:1-7

David's last thoughts (not necessarily his last words) say a lot about how to lead and live and what will happen if we don't. Take a look as we dig into 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- there's some real controversial stuff in there if you dig deep. You can catch it on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/cDGvmNxKGYM

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Kenny's Karats #8: The Trinity -- Why so hard?

Take a minute and think about the Trinity and why it's so hard for us to deal with, but why we must. I share Christopher Watkin's thoughts from his book, Biblical Criticial Theory. This is the Trinity - part 1. You can see it here on Youtube -- https://youtu.be/qww0c1BvA5A . Consider liking our video, sharing it, and please do subscribe to our Youtube Channel.

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What would be your personal "song of Thanksgiving"? 2 Samuel 22

In this study where we look at the end of 2nd Samuel, we consider David's reflection on his partnership with God. Something we all need to do. Join us in studying 2 Samuel 22 on Youtube. You can catch it here: https://youtu.be/Rbs_ea1vfg8 .

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Kenny's Karats #7: Biblical Social Theory

C.S.Lewis says we need to take "scrupulous care to preserve the Christian message as something distinct from one's own ideas." Or as C. Watkin suggests, we need to be sure we have not "made Christ fit a little too comfortably with my own understanding of the world." Get the details here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G2rav-zE4CI and subscribe to our channel at Digging For Scriptural Gems.

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Will you know when you're old? 2 Samuel 21:15-22 can help us.

I knew when my dad (who lived passed his 9th decade) was too old to do certain things. One of my children says she too will act accordingly. But what really matters is for each of us to know when we're too old. Hopefully this study of 2 Samuel 21:15-22 will help us in that. Join me on Youtube for it at: https://youtu.be/p5x-_nNmC_Y

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Kenny's Karats #6: How Christians Should Engage Their Culture

If Christians are to succeed in getting others to consider their faith, they have out-narrate them. This out-narrating is not to be thought of as a catfight with other competing stories, nor to purr at them. (C. Watkin) There is a way to do it in a way that can both "critique and compliment" but never does so just to play to the gallery or to curry favor. Check it out here: https://youtu.be/BV0DgtyHZQM

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Unfinished Business. God has a great memory & great expectations. ...

A command was given 100's of years earlier. It was broken 400 years prior when a covenant was made when it shouldn't have been made. That covenant was broken several decades prior to our story. But God wants that business cleaned up. It's time to atone. We call it Unfinished Business. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 21:7-14 on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/eptrn4xOPPs

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Kenny's Karats #5: "Double Listening". Source: John Stott.

When it comes to the Word (of God) and the World -- we need to listen to both. Maybe understand both. But the similarity in how we react further to each ends there according to John Stott. Take a quick listen here: https://youtu.be/Vbvr4tTq6NE . And don't forget to subscribe to Kenny's Karats on our Youtube Channel called "Digging For Scriptural Gems".

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Kenny's Karats #4: Lesslie Newbigin's Greater Vision for Christians.

Kenny's Karats #4: Lesslie Newbigin's Greater Vision for Christians.

The Gospel is a stranger to our culture. Our job is to eliminate that strangeness. Lesslie Newbigin has defined that greater vision for Christians. See it here https://youtu.be/zgnUDHva1b4 .

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Kenny's Karats #3. Diagonalization. A big word. The Bible does that.

Diagonalization is not a safe compromise but "a positive and viable third way" that the Bible gives us for the dichotomies in our culture. It is most often a radical intervention, subverting accepted commonplaces and challenging us to reconsider our assumptions, leaving the initial dichotomized options appearing distinctly bland and unappetizing by comparison. -- C. Watkin.

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Lessons from David's Dealing with a Famine. And 3 other Biblical famine...

Two rebellions squelched, and now a famine. How would you score David's performance in this regard. Lessons from David's Dealing with a Famine. And 3 other Biblical famines. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 21:1-6 on Youtube at this link: https://youtu.be/rRFe4RArK-Y f

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How your Pre-, Con-, & Re- Figuration Worlds should work when you read a...

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"So What?" -- the only question Funding Providers care about?

If you are trying to raise money for a project you must answer this question. Take a look at something I learned from a new book I'm reading. Catch my tidbit here at: https://youtu.be/TFKliiFErdM

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An unnamed woman negotiates a deal with a ruthless general to save her c...

Never under-estimate the power of a woman that God wants to use in your life or in the life of others. Some great lessons from 2 Samuel 20:15-26 as we continue our study of David's life. Join us on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/AjNuCodYDKY

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Joab Murders Amasa. Get the back story. 2 Samuel 20:4-14

As I study the life of David, and specifically his relationship with Joab, I can't help but think two things: First, that the entire political community operates either like Joab and David; or like Joab and Amasa. Second, that sadly as the Enemy does his awful work in the world, more and more people are following suit. Join us as we study 2 Samuel 20:4-14 on YouTube at this link: https://youtu.be/n6ch3n2kCrE

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