When the dust settles and life returns to the new normal, it’s almost a shoe-in that the phrase of 2020 will be “social distancing.” A concept unknown to us even six weeks ago has become perhaps the one practice that will have the greatest effect in limiting the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. For many, […]
https://i2.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/20easter_devo_header.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Craig Shuffhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngCraig Shuff2020-04-11 05:00:562020-04-08 15:59:21The Resurrection and the Abolition of Social Distancing
“We are just too busy.” “Our house is a mess.” “We can’t afford it.” “They could be serial killers.” “It would be too awkward.” This list barely touches the surface of thoughts and words our family used to excuse ourselves from opening our home in an act of hospitality. But God, in His great grace […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Anonymoushttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngAnonymous2020-04-09 05:00:492020-03-31 15:32:58Sharing about Easter with Others
Early on in Jesus’ ministry, it’s clear that the disciples were not expecting him to die. When our Lord asked the disciples about who he was, Peter rightly responded: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16). But when our Lord begins to teach his disciples that he, as the Messiah, […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Steve Wellumhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngSteve Wellum2020-04-07 05:00:362020-03-31 15:25:41Reading the Bible with an Eye towards Easter
In the earliest chapters of Genesis, we see God’s intention for marriage. Genesis 2 ends with God’s work of creation complete, Adam and Eve in a right relationship with God, and with each other. And in the chapter’s final verses, marriage is defined as two becoming one flesh and evidence of absolute trust and innocence: […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Andy Vincenthttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngAndy Vincent2020-04-04 05:00:102020-03-31 15:26:35Easter and My Marriage
Easter egg hunts… resurrection eggs… egg decorating… resurrection rolls… Easter baskets… matching family outfits for the Instagram picture… I’m a mom and I know the pressure there is to make each Easter one to remember. One year I purchased rather large Easter baskets. I filled them with bunnies and toys from the dollar store. And […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Lydia Ringhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngLydia Ring2020-04-02 05:00:352020-03-31 15:26:25Easter in Our Home
I hate leaky pipes. Not only because of the mess involved but also because I lack any of the requisite skills to fix the problem. But imagine with me, for a moment, that the next time my pipes break, I try my hand at repairing them. Obviously, taking the pipes apart is out the question, […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Drew Smithhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngDrew Smith2020-03-30 05:00:382020-03-25 15:11:53Why Did Jesus Raise?
In our last entry, Dr. Cabal gave us a sampling of the massive amount of historical evidence for the Resurrection. As he mentioned at the end of that entry, however, skeptics have their own ways of interpreting this evidence. In this entry, we will consider some of the rival theories to the Resurrection. In the […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Drew Smithhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngDrew Smith2020-03-28 05:00:532020-03-19 13:26:14Responding to Objections to the Resurrection
If asked how we know Jesus is risen from the dead, the essential Christian answer is: “I know Him personally by His Spirit who lives in me.” We can, however, present historical evidence: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Ted Cabalhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngTed Cabal2020-03-26 05:00:282020-03-19 13:18:41How Do We Know that Jesus Rose from the Dead?
“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Derek Rileyhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngDerek Riley2020-03-24 05:00:122020-03-19 13:11:09Was the Cross a Backup Plan?
A Baby Changes Everything There’s nothing like the birth of a child to completely flip your world upside down. Something about holding that tiny little person changes everything. Things that you wouldn’t give a second thought to moments before (like going to see a movie, spending time outside the home after 7, or sleeping) are […]
“For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.” — Galatians 5:5 How often have you encountered times of waiting? It could be specific situations or even seasons that seem to never end. We loathe waiting. Our culture even demands double drive-thrus at restaurants with pleasant employees holding iPads in […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920Rose Boothhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngRose Booth2020-03-19 05:00:322020-03-14 18:43:57What Does Life After the Cross Look Like?
Why did Jesus die?1 Our question is not about the manner of his death (in what way?), the means of his death (how?), nor its circumstances (when?)2; It is about the reason and intended results of his death. Although we cannot exhaustively answer this question, we can nevertheless answer it truly.3 In order to do […]
https://i1.wp.com/naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20easter_devo_header-1.jpg?fit=1920%2C918&ssl=19181920David Christensenhttps://naobc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/blue-logo.pngDavid Christensen2020-03-17 05:00:252020-03-14 18:43:40Why Did Jesus Die?
The Resurrection and the Abolition of Social Distancing
/in Easter /by Craig ShuffWhen the dust settles and life returns to the new normal, it’s almost a shoe-in that the phrase of 2020 will be “social distancing.” A concept unknown to us even six weeks ago has become perhaps the one practice that will have the greatest effect in limiting the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. For many, […]
Sharing about Easter with Others
/in Easter /by Anonymous“We are just too busy.” “Our house is a mess.” “We can’t afford it.” “They could be serial killers.” “It would be too awkward.” This list barely touches the surface of thoughts and words our family used to excuse ourselves from opening our home in an act of hospitality. But God, in His great grace […]
Reading the Bible with an Eye towards Easter
/in Easter /by Steve WellumEarly on in Jesus’ ministry, it’s clear that the disciples were not expecting him to die. When our Lord asked the disciples about who he was, Peter rightly responded: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matt. 16:16). But when our Lord begins to teach his disciples that he, as the Messiah, […]
Easter and My Marriage
/in Easter /by Andy VincentIn the earliest chapters of Genesis, we see God’s intention for marriage. Genesis 2 ends with God’s work of creation complete, Adam and Eve in a right relationship with God, and with each other. And in the chapter’s final verses, marriage is defined as two becoming one flesh and evidence of absolute trust and innocence: […]
Easter in Our Home
/in Easter /by Lydia RingEaster egg hunts… resurrection eggs… egg decorating… resurrection rolls… Easter baskets… matching family outfits for the Instagram picture… I’m a mom and I know the pressure there is to make each Easter one to remember. One year I purchased rather large Easter baskets. I filled them with bunnies and toys from the dollar store. And […]
Why Did Jesus Raise?
/in Easter /by Drew SmithI hate leaky pipes. Not only because of the mess involved but also because I lack any of the requisite skills to fix the problem. But imagine with me, for a moment, that the next time my pipes break, I try my hand at repairing them. Obviously, taking the pipes apart is out the question, […]
Responding to Objections to the Resurrection
/in Easter /by Drew SmithIn our last entry, Dr. Cabal gave us a sampling of the massive amount of historical evidence for the Resurrection. As he mentioned at the end of that entry, however, skeptics have their own ways of interpreting this evidence. In this entry, we will consider some of the rival theories to the Resurrection. In the […]
How Do We Know that Jesus Rose from the Dead?
/in Easter /by Ted CabalIf asked how we know Jesus is risen from the dead, the essential Christian answer is: “I know Him personally by His Spirit who lives in me.” We can, however, present historical evidence: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give […]
Was the Cross a Backup Plan?
/in Easter /by Derek Riley“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know—this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of […]
How Easter Changes Our Priorities
/in Easter /by Paul CookA Baby Changes Everything There’s nothing like the birth of a child to completely flip your world upside down. Something about holding that tiny little person changes everything. Things that you wouldn’t give a second thought to moments before (like going to see a movie, spending time outside the home after 7, or sleeping) are […]
What Does Life After the Cross Look Like?
/in Easter /by Rose Booth“For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.” — Galatians 5:5 How often have you encountered times of waiting? It could be specific situations or even seasons that seem to never end. We loathe waiting. Our culture even demands double drive-thrus at restaurants with pleasant employees holding iPads in […]
Why Did Jesus Die?
/in Easter /by David ChristensenWhy did Jesus die?1 Our question is not about the manner of his death (in what way?), the means of his death (how?), nor its circumstances (when?)2; It is about the reason and intended results of his death. Although we cannot exhaustively answer this question, we can nevertheless answer it truly.3 In order to do […]