Tag Archives: Jesus

Coming to Our Senses

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

In Luke 5:1-11 we see a story of Simon coming to his senses. By acting on Jesus’s word (against his inclination) and experiencing the work of Jesus in his life, Simon came to see himself as a sinner. Up to … Continue reading →

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The Trend toward Finding Christianity “Useful”

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

As a preacher, I’m often encouraged to preach “relevant” messages. When I look at those who subscribe to the ethos of “relevance” I see messages based on wisdom. Surely people do need wisdom: wisdom on how to have a marriage, … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 8

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Last night we watched the “season ending cliffhanger” of season 4. Well, if you know the story in the Gospels you know that once Jesus has mounted his donkey and the crowds have their palm branches in hand, it’s time … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 7

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

We watched this episode last week. Here are my thoughts and questions. The news of Lazarus’s death comes immediately on the heels of Jesus and his disciples being stoned and run out of Jerusalem. They’re still operating on adrenaline. The … Continue reading →

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Recognizing that People Are Complex

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

In his book, What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice? Skye Jetani has a helpful comment about how we often have too simple a view of the people around us: “Just as we are each more than the worst thing … Continue reading →

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The Right and Wrong Questions About Neighbors

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Dallas Willard in The Scandal of the Kingdom: The question, “Who is my neighbor?” is the wrong question because there’s no end to the way it can be debated and discussed. The kingdom question is, “To whom will you be … Continue reading →

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The Chosen, Season 4 Episode 6

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

I watched this episode of The Chosen last night. Here are a few thoughts and questions: The events depicted in this episode are mostly drawn from John 10. There is a strong sense that time is running out. Jesus feels … Continue reading →

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Paying Attention?

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the voices shouting for your attention? If it’s not a politician, it’s an “influencer” – or maybe that “helpful” device you carry around.

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Abraham in the Negative World

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

Continuing a review of Billy Abraham’s Divine Agency and Divine Action: Systematic Theology, v.3, there is a passage that touches on phenomena Aaron Renn interprets in his recently popular book, Life in the Negative World. We stand currently at a … Continue reading →

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Abraham on the “Heart of the Gospel”

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Richard Heyduck

From Billy Abraham’s Divine Agency and Divine Action: Systematic Theology v.3: The heart of the Gospel is the astonishing news that God has inaugurated his kingdom in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. We begin not with … Continue reading →

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