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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A Rebel, Traitors, & Innocent Concubine Victims -- 2 Samuel 20:1-3

Today we take a close look at just three verses -- but 2nd Samuel 20:1-3 are jam-packed with things we need to keep in mind as we live our lives, especially as Christians. Join us on YouTube as we take at look at rebels, divisions, consequences, and more. You can catch our brief study here: https://youtu.be/0XuU-A94674

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The Family Feud -- 2 Samuel 19:40-43

People never seem to learn their lesson and that goes for us as well. A Family Feud is the last thing that David needed now and it is something we never need. That's our topic today as we study 2nd Samuel 19:40-43. Join us on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/5hxP-cPO-FA. Also please like our video (if you do) and do subscribe to our Youtube channel -- Digging For Scriptural Gems.

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When are we too old? A study of 2 Samuel 19:31-39

This study of 2 Samuel 19:31-39 teaches us a lot. It is especially helpful as we reach our "best before" date. When do we start to think we need to pull back and what does that look like? Some of us may need to show this to our elders. Others need to think about it for ourselves. Join us on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Qvl0hvPg4f8 

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Want to be content? Answer the question we cover here from 2 Samuel 19:2...

Many of us are thankful for what God has done for us, but we still complain about our lot in life. We may want to rethink that after we study 2 Samuel 19:24-30. We learn that lesson and and at least three others from this passage for our life here in a crazy world. Join us on Youtube at: https://youtu.be/xZZLosUXPLY 

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What Really Drives Revenge? 2 Samuel 19:16-23

Are you or someone you know seeking revenge today? If so, this short study of 2 Samuel 19:16-23 gives us some insight into what causes it. And how you can re-think dropping it. Join us on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/b0OWoGEEt8k

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Giving & Receiving a Rebuke -- studying 2 Samuel 19:8-15

Sadly, the world is at a place and time when more rebukes are necessary. I believe that's especially true in the church. But do we know how and when to rebuke someone? Do we know how to accept a legitimate rebuke? Join us as we see if there's some gems in the Bible on this as we study 2 Samuel 19:8-15. Catch it here on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xqqR6parxz8

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