Footnotes and Witness

Next stop on the Big Word Series: reconciliation!

Reconciliation: 

• to bring back into harmony
•  to exchange or change

Colossians 1:19-22 -- reconciliation on the cross
Matthew 5:23-24 -- be reconciled to your fellow believer

Word Look Up

1. reconciliation- https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=reconciliation&t=ESV#s=s_primary_0_1
2. reconciled - https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=reconciled&t=ESV#s=s_primary_0_1
3. reconcile - https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=reconcile&t=ESV#s=s_primary_0_1

How to reconcile with another believer: Matthew 18:15-17
Reconciliation through Jesus Christ

• Romans 5:10-11
• 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

My website (with contact info) 
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

What do you think of when you hear the word angell? Is it a chubby baby with a bow and arrow on Valentine's Day? Maybe the Christmas angel coming to spread good news and cheer?  What does the Bible actually say about angels? It is probably not what you might picture...

To use a word study to research a particular word or phrase:
bible gateway : https://www.biblegateway.com/quicksearch/?quicksearch=angel&version=NKJV
bible hub: https://biblescan.com/search.php?q=angel
blue letter bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm?Criteria=angel&t=ESV#s=s_primary_0_1

Use the search bar. Your results can differ depending on the translation so searching in King James Version might be a good place to start. For my own study, I usually use the ESV version or CSB. The list will be every scripture that uses that word. These are links to the search for "angel"

Named Angels:
Gabriel: Daniel chapters 8 & 9 and Luke chapter 1
Michael: Jude chapter 1 and Revelation chapter 12


Description of angels:

• 1 Corinthians 15:39-40 (heavenly bodies)
• do they eat? Genesis 18:8 and Psalm 78:25
• do they fly? Psalm 18:10, Daniel 9:2, Revelation 14:6
• cherubim: Exodus 25, Ezekiel 10
• seraphim: Numbers 21, Isaiah 6:2,6 14:29, 30:6
• angels place vs place of people: Hebrews 1 
• angel of the Lord: 

1. Hagar- Genesis 16:6-13
2. Stops sacrifice of Isaac- Genesis 22:10-18
3. Burning bush- Exodus 3:1-5
4. Gideon- Judges 6:11-23

Dragons in the Bible?  https://bibleproject.com/guides/dragons-in-the-bible/

Definitions:

• apocrypha- related biblical writings that are not included in modern biblical canon
• biblical canon- accepted books in modern evangelical bibles
• heresy- idea or belief in contradiction 

How To Read Biblical Narrative can be found in Footnotes and Witness season 2 (episodes 201, 202, 203) https://footnesandwitness.buzzsprout.com/2045573/11800455-201-biblical-narrative-characters

My website:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

Big Word Series! It is time for Lent. We are talking about what lent is, how it is practiced and why. Here are some highlights:
Lent is a season of preparation and reflection prior to the celebration of Christ's resurrection at Easter. It is generally 40 (ish) days as a reflection of Christ's time in the wilderness being tempted.

Lent can give us consistency, dependency, and humility. My 101, first year starting to observe lent recommendations are (if you are unable to participate in a service observing lent local to you):
Start by writing down what about your faith you are grateful for. What did Jesus do for you? in your life? Read through the temptation and holy weeks scriptures. Each week, look at your grateful list and pray about the cost. You can say these aloud, to yourself, or even write them down. It would be a great place to start next year... Finally read the prayer Jesus speaks on behalf of those who hear His words in John 17.  What does Jesus say about the world? His place in it? the place for believers in the world?

Scripture References:
Temptation: Matthew 4:1-11 / Luke 4:1-13 / Mark 1:12-13 
Holy Week: 

• Palm Sunday - Matthew 21:1-11 / John 12:12-16 / Mark 11:1-11
• Maundy Thursday - John 13 / Matthew 26: 17-30 / Luke 22:7-23 / Mark 14:12-31
• Good Friday - John 18 & 19 / Matthew 26: 47-27:1-61 / Luke 22:47-23:1-56 / Mark 14:43-15:1-47
• Easter - Matthew 27:62- 28:1-15 / John 20 / Luke 24

To hear about Ash Wednesday, check out my videos on my social media pages throughout Wednesday. You can find all the link on my website:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

Welcome to Season 6! I am going to highlight some big words from church faith traditions. Some are literally big words and some are big in meaning or value. Have you ever felt like everyone else understands what is being talked about and you don't? Have you wanted to ask questions but felt like you should already know the answer? I think a lot of us have sat in a sermon or bible study and felt this way. I want to highlight some of these words and concepts that are used a lot and rarely actually defined or explained. Episode 1-Prayer
What is prayer? What is the purpose and function? There are so many different faith traditions and practices of prayer. What does that tell us that such a fundamental part of our faith can be so widely interpreted?

Resources:
A Praying Life by Paul E Miller
https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Life-Connecting-Distracting-World/dp/1631466836/ref=asc_df_1631466836/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312543040920&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5534266592413827901&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014221&hvtargid=pla-495440923345&psc=1&mcid=f438795be44c300096acdd88dfcfb862&gclid=CjwKCAiA2pyuBhBKEiwApLaIO1UD8EjBYxQ9Lz6Xko4k0C4jzHc4nzgkctrmniAd43GO443tsufDdhoCffwQAvD_BwE
How to Pray CS Lewis
https://www.amazon.com/How-Pray-Reflections-C-Lewis/dp/0062847139/ref=sr_1_4?crid=EX0IFUENI57Y&keywords=how+to+pray+cs+lewis&qid=1707610312&s=books&sprefix=how+to+pray+cs%2Cstripbooks%2C214&sr=1-4

My website:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

What an amazing season of walking through the entire book of John, one chapter at a time! I have had some amazing guests hosts with me this season and I asked 3 particular ones to join me in a conversation about what the book of John says about Jesus and how to apply that to our own lives. I even asked them a few random questions to help you get to know them a little better. April Whalen, Mary Austin, and Alisha Woodall are some of the most influential people in my own walk with Jesus and learning to read the Bible. I hope you enjoy our conversation and find something worth hanging on to! 

Resources:
Article about the book of John:
https://www.crossway.org/articles/why-study-the-book-of-john/
Sermon samples and articles from Desiring God on John
https://www.desiringgod.org/series/the-gospel-of-john/messages
Favorite Songs:

• This Little Light: https://youtu.be/cKkbIZtqhyQ?si=b-8o7cNYDXDkGrqy
• Come Thou Fount: https://youtu.be/3bvYJL6WhuY?si=-Ad4BLAK43y8CdBz
• Be Thou My Vision: https://youtu.be/76_XJmvnNVE?si=ZJlfWx2PGDeVpvso

my website:
 https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

We made it! The last chapter of the book of John. Chapter 21 feels a little odd and misplaced in the sequence of events. It is here for a reason though. For one reason at least is we see the redemption of Peter and his 3 times betrayal from chapter 18. Jesus, resurrected and having breakfast, asks Peter 3x if he loves Him. Feel free to make notes about the pronouns if you tend to get a little lost. Also, just a reminder that commentaries and biblical definitions are used from 
https://www.blueletterbible.org/

my website:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

The gospel of John chapter 21 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
 
 Links:
 Illuminated Scripture Journal
 https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Illuminated-Scripture-Journal-John/dp/1433564858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDVIX6M7DJ5A&keywords=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john&qid=1690514468&sprefix=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
my website:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

Y'all, I am so excited to get this out there. I had some family emergencies so it is SO late but just in time. Christmas is a week away so listen today about Christmas traditions. 
Here is my question to Lindsay: Why is Christmas the most selfish holiday in the church? Why do we have traditions? How can we do it better?

Highlights:

• Advent: (literal definition from the webster dictionary) the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event
  • in a church season context: Advent is a four-week season of reflective preparation for Christ's Nativity at Christmas and Christ's expected return in the Second Coming.
• Purposes of  tradition- doing a right thing with a wrong heart: Matthew 15
• Ideas for invitation:
  • be aware
  • pray before entering stores for a holy awareness 
  • comment on the christmas carols everyone is listening to
• Ideas for faith traditions:
  • advent 
    • free resource that Lindsay wrote for Stonegate Church: https://stonegate.church/
  • world vision catalog
  • dinner and praise
• Heart of God’s character in faith traditions
  • remember
  • worship
  • celebrate 

Lindsay's advice when confronted with a tradition or faith practice that you don't agree with or understand: ask a question! Can you tell me more about that?

Additional Resources:
Lindsay's watercolor shop: https://lindsayschott.com/store
My website: https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

John chapter 20 is the story of the first witness to Jesus' resurrection. Walk through the chapter with April and I as we discuss this familiar and yet wonderfully detailed story.

Resources:
Colleen Searcy (gardener) : https://www.colleensearcy.com/
Article about doubting Thomas and unbelief: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/jesus-helps-our-unbelief
my website: https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/

The gospel of John chapter 20 read from the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal
 
 Links:
 Illuminated Scripture Journal
 https://www.amazon.com/ESV-Illuminated-Scripture-Journal-John/dp/1433564858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1GDVIX6M7DJ5A&keywords=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john&qid=1690514468&sprefix=esv+illuminated+scripture+journal+john%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1
my website:
https://www.deborahjmckenzie.com/