Jun 8
2016
The staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. On Good Friday, Pastor Scott Jones shares the significance of Jesus bearing our shame on the cross.
Keep ReadingThe staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. This week, Morgan Rudanovic shares her own story and challenges us to consider what generosity looks like in our lives.
Keep ReadingThe staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. This week, Jonathan Sgalambro discusses what it means to "do justice" and how we might demonstrate the love of God to a world in need.
Keep ReadingThe staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. Michael Bond continues our series by exhorting us to enter into one another's stories as we follow the example of Jesus.
Keep ReadingThe staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. Dave Lawrence continues our series by challenging us to look to Jesus and be thoughtfully engaged with those around us.
Keep ReadingThe staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. Jelani Walker continues our series by sharing what it has looked like for his identity to be anchored in the Gospel.
Keep ReadingThe staff will be posting reflections every Friday throughout the Lenten season. Rachel Suarez begins our series by sharing an introduction to Lent.
Keep ReadingSonya Coords shares their experience of being foster parents and how we’ve seen God through this journey.
Keep ReadingThoughts from Pastor Mark Twombly on the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
Keep ReadingRushina Patel shares her experience in learning how to live life in community with open doors and a heart of deep joy.
Keep ReadingAs we head into a new year as a church, hear from our WellThought Coordinator on what to discipleship groups mean to her.
Keep ReadingDave Lawrence writes a Psalm of lament, and even through sorrow, our God is near.
Keep ReadingFrank Slingerland, one of our musicians, writes about the power, relevance and comfort of the Psalms in his own life and in the life of the church.
Keep ReadingThe Psalms have been referred to as the hymnbook of God’s people. They are a collection of songs written from the hearts of those who have walked with God through trials, joy, suffering, victory and pain.
Keep ReadingOnce we were sinners, but just as Jesus was raised from the dead, we too have been resurrected, and now the person that marches through the world day by day is a new creation
Keep ReadingWhen we come across our own sins, how do we react? Is there sorrow? If so, what kind? In this post Jacob's Well member Leah Riehl interacts with two types of sorrow reflected in 2 Corinthians 7:10
Keep ReadingIn week 3 of advent, we looked at freedom and sought liberty for those in captivity or bondage. This prayer was written and read by our host for the morning.
Keep ReadingSin rises out of context so we should consider viewing others as sinned against, not just sinners.
Keep ReadingOur new series at Jacob's Well will explore our core identities. Find out more
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2016
Sep 23
2015
When teaching a new book in the Bible we develop an introduction that covers the background, authorship, context and main themes of the work. The following is a link to our introduction to the book of 1 Timothy.
The following is an introduction to the first letter to the Thessalonian church in the mid century CE. It covers various historical and cultural background issues as well as personal, theological themes in 1 Thessalonians.
Sep 9
2015
A Brief Biographical Sketch of Jupiter Hammon one of the first published African American authors in the Americas.
A survey and introduction to the Old Testament Book of Judges. The redemptive historical setting, basic background and major theological themes in Judges
Jan 3
2015
The following is a simple list of prayers uttered throughout the ages by Old Testament saints
A look at the Gospel of Matthew and the Sermon on the Mount found in Chapters 5-7.
Jul 26
2014
Jan 4
2014
Apr 13
2013
What is the family and why should we be rooting for it? A discussion of humanity in community for the glory of God.
Feb 21
2013
Jan 26
2013
God has revealed himself to us in Scripture to have certain attributes to his nature.
Nov 30
2012
Introducing basic narrative hermeneutics, studies of the Pentateuch and background issues for the Book of Exodus
May 19
2012
A look at the Apostle Peter
Feb 7
2012
Sojourner Truth - follower of Jesus, abolitionist, advocate for women's rights
An introduction to the Gospel of Mark
Dec 16
2011
A brief treatment of the life and influence of Isaac Watts on the history and singing of hymns in the English speaking world.
Richard and Sundar discuss death and the coming reality of eternity
two friends discuss the biological, philosophical and theological nature of love
Two friends discuss the problem of suffering and the suckiness of people
Two friends discuss the ideas of perfection and ontological goodness
Two friends discuss the religious nature and sense of the divine in human beings
Two friends discuss the universe together
An introduction to the usefulness of our questions in growing in faith, confidence and the defense of the historic Christian faith
Jul 3
2011
A short introduction to the canonical gospels
May 4
2011
In our world human beings struggle deeply with various fears, concerns and anxieties. This essay is a brief discussion of these things and how they are related to our trust in God.
Feb 6
2011
Jesus Christ is the most unique figure in all of human history. He was fully God and fully human in one person.
Oct 3
2010
Is the future determined? Is there any such thing as destiny? What do various worldviews say to us about this matter?
Sep 26
2010
Have we fulfilled Friedrich Nietzsche's imagination by creating sacred games to distract us from the emptiness of life without God?
An introduction to Ecclesiastes connecting authorship, literary genres, purpose and overall message of the book.
Aug 15
2010
Why the judgment of God is right and good and why we must understand this in order to grasp the significance of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jul 25
2010
Thoughts on God, suffering and the gospel of Jesus Christ
Jul 8
2010
God has given us authority in our lives for our good and his glory. There is authority in the family, the church and civil government that has been ordained and instituted by God.
Jun 13
2010
An interaction with questions and issues surrounding the interplay of science, the book of Genesis and the biblical doctrine of creation.
May 30
2010
A brief summary of historical understandings of the Lord's Table
May 30
2010
Ways in which we come to the Lord's Table as a church
May 23
2010
A discussion of baptism and its relationship to the new covenant. We take a look at whether the sign of the new covenant should be applied at birth or the new birth.
May 16
2010
The importance of our practice of gathering each week for worship
May 9
2010
Sharing the gospel with others
Apr 21
2010
A short guide to help us connect regularly with the sacred Scriptures.
Apr 12
2010
In God's grace and kindness he has given his people certain rhythms and spiritual practices in life in order to transform us and develop deep relationship with Him and one another.
Mar 15
2010
Each year a peculiar celebration takes place among many people. Green clothes are worn, green beer is imbibed and strange stories about snakes being chased out of Ireland are told. Shamrocks abound and leprechauns seem to jump out from behind every bush. People are pinched for not participating in the fashion of the day and parades are thrown in the name of a man who lived long ago. To someone who is Irish it is a special day of pride and cultural identification; ironically many use it as an excuse to get really drunk.1 Yes, I am speaking of March 17th, St. Patrick's Day. Strangely, few people know much about the man whose name adorns the day...
Feb 21
2010
Feb 15
2010
A short summary of the life of the pioneering African American preacher Lemuel Haynes (1753–1833)A short summary of the life of the pioneering African American preacher Lemuel Haynes (1753–1833)A short summary of the life of the pioneering African American preacher Lemuel Haynes (1753–1833)
Looking at the teaching of Scripture regarding the use and abuse of alcohol
Jan 4
2010
An introduction to the wisdom literature and the book of Proverbs
Nov 22
2009
Why do we not always do what we want? Or do we?
Oct 18
2009
A brief look two views of life, consequences and eternity
Oct 11
2009
The Old Testament cleanliness codes point forward to the coming Christ who would sanctify a people for himself. Jesus is crucified outside of the camp to bring people to God and call us forward in sacrificial mission.
Oct 4
2009
A biblical meditation on being rich or poor in light of the Kingdom of God.
Sep 25
2009
Looking at the identity of Jesus and how we encounter him in the gospels...
A biblical meditation on marriage.
Aug 2
2009
How should we use our words? Good question, read on.
Jul 27
2009
An Essay on the Imitation of God...
Jun 14
2009
Three tough questions when wrestling with God
Jun 9
2009
What is the Church? This article looks at the church as a people called to God through the gospel, transformed with him as they grow together and sent into the world on mission to represent for Jesus.
Jun 5
2009
A wrestling with the biblical practice of prayer
A short introduction to the biblical book of Ephesians for contemporary readers.
Apr 12
2009
A look at the historical reality of the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth
Mar 30
2009
Throughout history, followers of Jesus have served faithfully under various forms of government and political regimes. This essay is a small treatment encouraging us to remain faithful to Christ in whatever circumstance or rule we find ourselves under.