@SamRainer So, most Southern Baptists polled are ‘soft complemtarian.’ If I read the question I’d assume it meant preach on occasion not ‘the regular weekly preacher.’ I suspect they’d expect their male pastor to be the regular preacher
Memorization is an essential element of a life without lack. It is a primary way we fill our minds with the Word of God and have our thoughts formed by God’s thoughts.
Life Without Lack (p. xvi).
One of the apostle Paul’s favorite phrases in his letters is “In Christ.” To be “In Christ” is to be safely in the sphere of His power, influence, and authority. There is no safer place.
Emotionally unhealthy leaders want others to follow them indefinitely, nurturing inappropriate levels of dependency.
Healthy leaders will disciple, build up, support, and release them into the world with no strings attached.
The first meal mentioned in the Bible is the moment when Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit. The direct result is new and unwelcome knowledge: ‘the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked’ (dienoichthesan hoi ophthalmoi ton duo kai egnosan hoti gymnoi esan, Genesis 3:7). Now this other couple, Cleopas and his companion (most likely his wife, one of the many Marys in the gospel story), are at table, and are confronted with new and deeply welcome knowledge: ‘their eyes were opened, and they recognized him’ (auton de dienoichthesan hoi ophthalmoi, kai epegnosan auton, 24:31). This, Luke is saying, is the ultimate redemption; this is the meal which signifies that the long exile of the human race, not just of Israel, is over at last. This is the start of the new creation. This is why ‘repentance and forgiveness of sins are to be announced to all nations’ (24:47). If Earle Ellis is right to see the Emmaus scene as the eighth meal in the gospel, there may be a numerical scheme at work to reinforce the same point (which, as we shall see, is highlighted especially by John). This is the first day of the new week.
-The Resurrection of the Son of God
@danwhitejr That's my serious / responsible answer. Also, if you really want more men to read it or at least buy it, just title it, 'how to have more sex.' lol.
@danwhitejr Short chapters are a win for people who don't love to read. It lets you set down for 15 mins and get a chapter read which is a nice mini accomplishment and can give a focused idea to consider before coming back.