Check out this Bible timeline in the style of Graeme Goldsworthy’s classic ‘coat-hanger’ timeline.

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This week’s Monday Music comes from Australia. We have a great OYC site in Perth.

From John Piper’s Reading the Bible Supernaturally:

Which means, therefore, that our Bible reading is never just for seeing, never just for learning and doctrine. It is not even just for savoring, if that savoring is thought of in a private way that leaves us unchanged in our relationship with others. No. We read the Bible—we always read the Bible—for the kind of seeing and savoring Christ that transforms us into his likeness.

From Gordon Ferguson’s Romans: The Heart Set Free

The Holy Spirit is vitally concerned about every aspect of our lives. He loves us. He cares how we feel. He intercedes because he is an Encourager and a Counselor to us.

Karl Vaters outlines five reasons to preach about the Bible, not just from the Bible.

1. People need to know “why” and not just “what”.

2. It’s an essential aspect to equipping believers.

3. It’s a defence against false teaching.

4. It’s an essential element against evangelism.

5. It will keep people more anchored in their faith.

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If you have any questions, visit oneyearchallenge.org.

This infographic visualizes what Paul means when he talks about the marriage and the law in Romans 7:1-6.

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This week’s Monday Music is a Chinese rendition of Bethel Worship’s song Shepherd. We have a great OYC site in China!

Phil Miglioratti breaks down the secret of great churches and communities with a Biblical formula.

The Great Commission plus the Great Commandment added to a Great Commitment, multiplied by Great Collaborations results in Great Communities.

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