Eat This Scroll

Why do we do VBS?

Kids ministry can conjure a lot of ideas or memories for some of us. For others it's a place we send our kids so we can listen to the sermon in peace. However, Aubrey shares a more profound approach for this integral ministry for the discipleship of the next generation. 

All of Scripture gives us wisdom for salvation?

Ever wondered how the Old Testament pointed our forefathers, and now us, to Christ? Sean examines Paul's words in 1 Timothy and leads us back to Noah and the ark. Don't miss out on the beautiful tapestry of God's Word. 

How many people do we really need?

This is a questions considered as we evaluate what Christian community is. Jerell shares from his life how relationships have been an integral part of his Christian experience, but also discusses some of the limitations in relationships. 

Do I have to go to church?

In a changing relational landscape, how is the Christian life affected by the integration of digital community? Lew discusses the interplay between digi-fied spaces that were traditionally occupied by physical proximity and how the Christian should think through these changes. 

What's the deal with pre-written prayers?

If you've encountered pre-written prayers chances are you might have not been sure what to make of them. Should we be using prayers written by others? Are they effective in the same way that spontaneous prayers are? Lew discusses the attitudes towards pre-written prayer as a means of better understanding prayer in general. 

What's Acts all about?

Acts is the account of the birth of the church as a result of the victorious resurrection of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Jerell helps us get a handle on the first half of the book by tracing three themes of the early Christian accounts. 

Have you ever considered why God made you?

God offers many blessings, chief of which is our salvation. But, why did He bless us? 1 Peter 3 shows us a glimpse into how God intends us to use our blessing in hopes that others may take hold of the same blessing. Join Chris and Lew as they discuss the image of God, blessing, and ethics. 

Should the church look like it did in the first century?

Chances are good that when you read Scripture, sometimes you encounter a situation where you wonder if what you're reading applies to you or not. We are making interpretive decisions every time we read the Bible, so Jerell helps us understand some of the considerations and implications of how we approach Scripture. 

When in Rome!

Well, how much of our culture should we adopt in order to be all things to all men? Jerell explores the principles Paul shares about contextualizing the Gospel. 

Does the family of God make any difference for you?

If you are in Christ, you've been adopted into His family. That means, you just got a whole lot of siblings. While we've all come from different familial backgrounds, Peter has some words on what it means to be in the family of Christ.