Malcolm Cox

This is part 3 of a four-part series looking at some of the Greek words used to describe teaching and preaching. We continue with 'peitho'.

Here are the references to its use in the NT: Matt 27:20, 43; 28:14; Luke 11:22; 16:31; 18:9; 20:6; Acts 5:36–37, 40; 12:20; 13:43; 14:19; 17:4; 18:4; 19:8, 26; 21:14; 23:21; 26:26, 28; 27:11; 28:23–24; Rom 2:8, 19; 8:38; 14:14; 15:14; 2 Cor 1:9; 2:3; 5:11; 10:7; Gal 1:10; 5:7, 10; Phil 1:6, 14, 25; 2:24; 3:3–4; 2 Th 3:4; 2 Tim 1:5, 12; Philem 1:21; Heb 2:13; 6:9; 13:17–18; James 3:3; 1 John 3:19

I have three tips for us to consider from its use in Acts 17

Of what do your audience need persuading?

Do you display conviction?

From Problem to Solution

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for watching. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm

A new song, a nativity play, and reflections of three years of carol services. It's all here in today's Sunday Sample.

A snowy Sunday, a Lukan summary and alternative harmonies for carols. It's all here in today's Sunday Sample.

Do you want to have a cracking carol service this year? I have seven tips for you.

Leave your ideas as comments, and pass the link on to anyone who might benefit.

Malcolm

Some reflections on our corporate worship in Watford and Bracknell last Sunday. On being a 'joiner', key selection and younger speakers. Don't forget to leave a comment as to what stands out to you the most.

God bless,

Malcolm

When is your smartphone your friend and when is it your enemy? What does it do to your relationship with God? I have tips to make it a spiritual asset.

 

The research details are in the links provided: https://digest.bps.org.uk/2014/08/04/the-iphone-effect-when-mobile-devices-intrude-on-our-face-to-face-encounters/; http://bps-research-digest.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/how-mere-presence-of-mobile-phone.html

Prayer Partner: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/prayer-app-christian-journal/id351404498?mt=8

Daily Prayer: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/daily-prayer/id818491760?mt=8

Accordance: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bible-study-with-accordance/id411970514?mt=8

Drafts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/drafts-quick-capture/id905337691?mt=8

Evernote: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/evernote/id281796108?mt=8

Reflections on Corporate Worship.

A sluggish song, a silent devotional and lessons learned. It's all here in today's Sunday Sample.

Our friendships are personal. No two are alike. Jesus offered his followers friendship,

 

"I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends.." John 15.15 (NIV11)

 

What about your relationship with Jesus? Is it personal? Is it unique? Or is it a cookie-cutter friendship? One where you are trying to fit your experience of walking with Jesus into a mould someone else invented?

 

What does it mean to make our relationship with God personal? We're going to look at this today because of something to happened last Sunday.

This is part 2 of a four-part series looking at some of the Greek words used to describe teaching and preaching.

We continue with Parakaleo.

Here are the references to its use in the NT: Matt 2:18; 5:4; 8:5, 31, 34; 14:36; 18:29, 32; 26:53; Mark 1:40; 5:10, 12, 17–18, 23; 6:56; 7:32; 8:22; Luke 3:18; 7:4; 8:31–32, 41; 15:28; 16:25; Acts 2:40; 8:31; 9:38; 11:23; 13:42; 14:22; 15:32; 16:9, 15, 39–40; 19:31; 20:1–2, 12; 21:12; 24:4; 25:3; 27:33–34; 28:14, 20; Rom 12:1, 8; 15:30; 16:17; 1 Cor 1:10; 4:13, 16; 14:31; 16:12, 15; 2 Cor 1:4, 6; 2:7–8; 5:20; 6:1; 7:6–7, 13; 8:6; 9:5; 10:1; 12:8, 18; 13:11; Eph 4:1; 6:22; Phil 4:2; Col 2:2; 4:8; 1 Th 2:12; 3:2, 7; 4:1, 10, 18; 5:11, 14; 2 Th 2:17; 3:12; 1 Tim 1:3; 2:1; 5:1; 6:2; 2 Tim 4:2; Titus 1:9; 2:6, 15; Philem 1:9–10; Heb 3:13; 10:25; 13:19, 22; 1 Pet 2:11; 5:1, 12; Jude 1:3

I have three tips for us to consider from its use in Luke 3.18: 1. Warnings

2. Practicals

3. Hope

Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [email protected].

Thanks again for listening. Have a terrific Tuesday, and a wonderful week.

God bless,

Malcolm

A new song, a rushed entrance, an accelerated song, and some innovative illustrations. It's all here in today's Sunday Sample.