Matthew

I’ve recently read through Matthew because my church’s pastor is beginning to preach through it. What a refreshing look at the King!

“This is the story of Jesus of Nazareth, recorded by the apostle Matthew as a compelling witness that Jesus is the long-anticipated Messiah, who brought the kingdom of God to earth and is the prophesied fulfillment of God’s promise of true peace and deliverance for both Jew and Gentile … Jesus comes as the messianic King in the line of David to fulfill the OT, especially its promises of everlasting salvation. The ultimate fulfillment comes with his crucifixion and resurrection.” – ESV Study Bible

A Rulebook for Arguments

A Rulebook for Arguments by Anthony Weston is a brief book about the formation of arguments. Broken down into 45 sections, Weston describes do’s and don’ts when building and forming an argument.

Easy read and I learned a great deal.

(Read August 2010)

Facing Grief

Facing Grief: Counsel of Mourners by John Flavel is a book a book I’m thankful I didn’t have to read for personal application … yet.

The motive of facing grief is a necessity. If not now, we all will face heavy grief. Whether it’s through losing a child, having a friend or family member die, or having a pillar in our life being swept out from under us … grief comes because sin is real. Sin not only tears down at our heart, it tears down at the hearts of others.

Flavel gives pastoral advice, from Biblical principles and explanations, for how to face deep grief. There are many stages to it, and there are also unhealthy extremes. I’m glad I read this book because I know I’ll need it sooner than later. Hopefully later though.

(Read July 2010)