Pastor Bob’s Blog
Why? That was the answer to a statement I made concerning me writing a Pastor’s Blog for Lakeview Baptist Church. I must admit, that caught me by surprise.
The answer to his three-letter question will take some time to answer.
First, we live in the 21st century and everything is going digital if it hasn’t already done so. I own a wrist watch that allows me to make and answer calls. It just makes sense to throw a “hook” into the digital waters.
Second, a blog (binary log) gives me another avenue to complete the “Great Commission.” We are to “preach and teach.” A blog gives me a chance to craft a simple, single Bible study, meditation or encouragement to the digital world.
Third, I can share my thoughts about the Scriptures, doctrine or the Christian life in short essays.
Pastor Crowder will be doing most of the writing, however, other members, deacons or teachers may make cameos.
Mostly, this blog will be fairly random, covering a wide array of topics. HOWEVER, I will not discuss politics.
Topics like; doctrine, parenting, prayer, pastoring, bible study helps and current cultural issues.
This blog is devoted to learning.
The Cycle of Sin of Israel Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets: Moses, the man God chose, lead the children of Israel out of bondage in the land of Egypt. God met with Moses on Mt. Sinai and gave him the Ten Commandments and the Book of the Covenant. Moses set up…
Introduction This is part One of a 12 part series based on the life of Gideon. The events included in the Book of Judges cover a turbulent period in the life of Israel, from about 1380 – 1050 B.C. — the time of the conquest of Palestine to the beginning of the monarchy. Though the land is controlled by Israel and occupied under the leadership of Joshua, the land was…
One day after we celebrated “Easter” or as we call it around here, “Resurrection Sunday”, I was reminiscing about the whole weekend and the following notions and ideas took over my thoughts: Easter still means something special in the state of Texas. While many things have changed, namely the number of stores that were on a normal Sunday schedule or those that had shorter…
Jesus understood His mission. It was a spiritual struggle. In His death, He would be taking on the guilt and sin of all humanity.
Once Jesus left His ministry years in Galilee behind Him, He fixed all His attention to Golgotha. His sacrifice on the cross was the fulfilment of why He was born into this world. For almost three years Jesus shared the message God had instructed Him to deliver to the Nation Israel. “Repent, for the Kingdom of God/Heaven is at hand.” JESUS NEVER WAVERED IN THAT MISSION…
Jesus mission on earth was “For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost” (Luke 19:10). Jesus said, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10). However, Jesus accomplished all the work that the Father gave Him to do as “Prophet, Priest and King.” Jesus: the Prophet God chose the OT prophets to proclaim His…
In just a few weeks, we will be celebrating Easter. This is the “High and Holy Day” for Christians around the world. Most of the world today has at least a limited understanding who Jesus Christ is. Some religions have included Him in their list of prophets. Some even acknowledge that He is a god. Many notable people have commented on Jesus’ place as the most famous,…
I use many different Bible translations while preparing sermons. I even use translations I don’t particularly like, but it helps me to be aware of the many different translations that the congregation may be using. One year while preparing for an Easter sermon,I looked was moved by the NLT translation for Isaiah 53. The King James Version says: “But he was…
