Rebuke Your Disciples!

As Easter draws near, the Christian calendar presents us with a sequence of world-altering events—Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and later Pentecost. Each day tells a part of the greatest story ever told, and it begins with Palm Sunday: the moment Jesus Christ enters Jerusalem, hailed as a king, setting into motion the fulfillment of divine promises.

In Luke 19:28–44, we find the account of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. But to fully grasp what’s happening, we need to step back and understand the broader picture.

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On Sound Speech, Part 1

Read the series.

Do you have trouble with your mouth?

I do. And I always have. Since birth.

Really.

There are few things worse than saying something that you regret, whether immediately or eventually.

How should we then speak?

I’d like to take a few posts to meditate on that.

And I’d like to begin by considering someone who speaks, and who speaks well.

The Bible begins with a speech act:

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ERLC summit offers pastors insight on tackling rise of sports betting

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“The summit, held at Travis Avenue Baptist Church, explored the implications of sports betting at every level—personal, institutional and societal—and how Christians can be better equipped to respond to the rise of instant access to all kinds of gambling on our phones and other devices.” - CPost

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6 Reasons I Often Walk as I Talk with the Lord

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“1. Walking and praying helps me to concentrate on prayer. The TV is not on. My laptop is back in my office…. 2. Walking and praying pushes me to break away from my work – which, if I’m honest, can become an idol to me…. 3. Walking and praying gives me at least some exercise.” - Chuck Lawless

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The Proverbial Fool and the Importance of Avoiding Him

Scripture is clear—Proverbs in particular—that there are such things as fools and these individuals are nothing but trouble. We shouldn’t be in their company more than necessary—much less put important responsibilities in their hands.

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Is God Happy?

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“To be godly is to resemble God. If God were unhappy, we’d need to pursue unhappiness…. Fortunately, however, God doesn’t condemn or merely tolerate our desire to be happy; He gave us that longing.” - Randy Alcorn

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