Bible study – Page 2 – A Taste of Grace with Bruce Green

How do we see Hardship? (2)

Treating hardships as one-dimensional, one-size-fits-all occurrences that need to be prayed away ASAP is neither healthy nor holy. The biblical witness encourages us to view them as unique, layered, and existing for reasons we are often unable to understand. Our assignment is to, by faith, respond to them in a way that brings glory andContinue reading “How do we see Hardship? (2)”

How do we see Hardship? (1)

The first land battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Bull Run in Manassas, Virginia. It’s sometimes referred to as the “Picnic Battle.” After the capture of Fort Sumter by Confederate forces in April, both the North and the South had been enlisting men and building their armies. Nonetheless, many thought the conflictContinue reading “How do we see Hardship? (1)”

Reflecting on Jesus’ Passion

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 22:15) The Passion of the Christ, the passion play—mostContinue reading “Reflecting on Jesus’ Passion”

The Power of the Cross

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (Paul to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 1:18). I grew up in a small southern town. Like so many small towns in the south, it owed its origin to the railroad. OurContinue reading “The Power of the Cross”

A Gift Idea

If you’re having a difficult time finding a gift for someone (or even if you’re not), consider getting them a copy of This Is The Day. It would make the perfect stocking stuffer (although at this late date, you’d probably just need to settle for a card or note telling them the book is onContinue reading “A Gift Idea”

Are Your Feet Touching the Bottom?

Our three grandsons (7, 9, 11) were watching a water polo match on television during the ’24 summer Olympic Games. The players were jostling for position, splashing up a storm, all while trying to either throw a ball into the net or prevent the other team from doing so. The boys thought it looked likeContinue reading “Are Your Feet Touching the Bottom?”

The Tree of Trust (1)

“You must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,” Genesis 2:17. Of all the trees in the Garden of Eden, there was one special tree. It was in the middle of the garden (Genesis 2:19), perhaps to underscore the significant role it played in the continued closeness of fellowship thatContinue reading “The Tree of Trust (1)”

The Tree of Trust (2)

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6.) Is God good? In essence, that is what Satan wants to know when he asks Eve, “Did God really say you must not eat from ANY tree in theContinue reading “The Tree of Trust (2)”

The Tree of Trust (3)

“To us who are being saved, it is the power of God,” (Paul to the church at Corinth in 1 Corinthians 1:18). The good news is that God is good. He’s not only better than we are, He is good beyond our ability to understand. In the greatness of His goodness, He has provided another treeContinue reading “The Tree of Trust (3)”

From Now On

It’s a familiar story in Luke 5. Peter and his companions have been fishing a-l-l night and come up empty. They’re tired. They had expectations that weren’t met, so they’re disappointed and discouraged as well. They just want to wash their nets and head home (v. 2). You can feel their fatigue. Jesus is also thereContinue reading “From Now On”