The book of Numbers is so much more than a census of the people (although there are two times all the people are counted). It is a book of history that tells a meaningful and often troubling story of the Israelite’s time in the wilderness. Rebellion is sadly one of the consistent themes of this book. Thankfully, there are great lessons for God’s people of all times throughout this book of numberings and rebellion. We encourage you to look deeply at this narrative in Israel’s history.

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 109: Why So Much Death in a Book Called Numbers?

Scripture References: Numbers, Hebrews 3:7-11, John 3:14-15

The book of Numbers is so much more than a census of the people (although there are two times all the people are counted). It is a book of history that tells a meaningful and often troubling story of the Israelite's time in the wilderness. Rebellion is sadly one of the consistent themes of this book. Thankfully, there are great lessons for God's people of all times throughout this book of numberings and rebellion. We encourage you to look deeply at this narrative in Israel's history.

There once was a man who had everything, but it was all taken away. The end.

Pretty sad story right? It probably leaves you with more questions than answers.

Sadly, that is often how the book of Job is treated. We read chapter one and maybe chapter two, but rarely do we consider the story as a whole. Let’s dive into the structure of Job to find what the main point is and how you need the whole book to understand it.

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 108: Is Job for Real?

There once was a man who had everything, but it was all taken away. The end.

Pretty sad story right? It probably leaves you with more questions than answers.

Sadly, that is often how the book of Job is treated. We read chapter one and maybe chapter two, but rarely do we consider the story as a whole. Let's dive into the structure of Job to find what the main point is and how you need the whole book to understand it.

Can’t we all just get along? This is a vague question often tossed into the middle of an argument that seems too big to solve. In the book of Philippians, Paul calls on the Christians there to stop looking to their own interest and care about their neighbor. He even gives them examples of how to do this and why it is vitally important. It’s not just the sentiment of go along to get along, but work through your disagreements for a very important reason.

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 107: Why Should We Imitate Epaphroditus?

Can't we all just get along? This is a vague question often tossed into the middle of an argument that seems too big to solve. In the book of Philippians, Paul calls on the Christians there to stop looking to their own interest and care about their neighbor. He even gives them examples of how to do this and why it is vitally important. It's not just the sentiment of go along to get along, but work through your disagreements for a very important reason.

By words or actions, there has long been a movement to add to the commands of Christ. No, we aren’t just talking in the last 100 years or so, but literally going back to the beginning of the Church. The book of Galatians addresses just this problem. Is the grace of Christ and His gospel truly enough? Paul fought this battle time and time again; so how will it play out in Galatians and what does it mean for us today?

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 106: Christ or Christ+?

By words or actions, there has long been a movement to add to the commands of Christ. No, we aren't just talking in the last 100 years or so, but literally going back to the beginning of the Church. The book of Galatians addresses just this problem. Is the grace of Christ and His gospel truly enough? Paul fought this battle time and time again; so how will it play out in Galatians and what does it mean for us today?

Paul had helped establish a congregation in a city that had a history of idolatry and division. Is it any surprise that he would have to readdress those issues and help them refocus on what is important? But, what was Paul’s main point in this letter, or is 1st Corinthians just a collection of various teachings? How can we see the big picture of this letter and use it to help us understand the context of everything else? In today’s climate of division and disagreement, there may be more here for us than we initially consider.

Broadway church of Christ Media · CWD Episode 105: Are You For Paul or Apollos?

Paul had helped establish a congregation in a city that had a history of idolatry and division. Is it any surprise that he would have to readdress those issues and help them refocus on what is important? But, what was Paul's main point in this letter, or is 1st Corinthians just a collection of various teachings? How can we see the big picture of this letter and use it to help us understand the context of everything else? In today's climate of division and disagreement, there may be more here for us than we initially consider.