Christ Presbyterian Church | Old Hickory Blvd

December 30, 2018 Luke 7:1-10 ESV

December 23, 2018 Matthew 2:13-23 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Joshua Berlinger, “Detention of 100 Christians raises concerns about religious crackdown in China,” CNN.com Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship Donald Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Dietrich Bonhoeffer, God in the Manger Timothy Keller, Hidden Christmas Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive Martin Luther King, Jr, “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Malcolm Muggeridge, “But Not of Christ” Walker Percy, The Message in the Bottle Fleming Rutledge, Advent Fleming Rutledge, The Bible and the New York Times NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries Religion News Service, “Walter Brueggemann on speaking truth to power” J.C. Ryle, Holiness Rev. Wang Yi, “My Declaration of Faithful Disobedience”

December 16, 2018 Matthew 2:1-12 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Donald Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Robert Bellah, Habits of the Heart Dietrich Bonhoeffer, God in the Manger Downton Abbey, TV program Harvard Magazine, “Faculty Faith” Head of State, film Timothy Keller, Hidden Christmas Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive Fleming Rutledge, Advent Fleming Rutledge, The Bible and the New York Times NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

December 9, 2018 Luke 1:26-38 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Donald Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary G.K. Chesterton, Autobiography Os Guinness, In Two Minds Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter Timothy Keller, Hidden Christmas Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive Fleming Rutledge, Advent Fleming Rutledge, The Bible and the New York Times Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

In this episode, Scott Sauls discusses the significance of Joseph's role in the Advent narrative and challenges the common perception of Christmas. He explores themes of obedience and surrender, parallels between violence faced by refugees and Christians today, and the importance of faithfulness and readiness in following Christ.

November 25, 2018 Luke 17:11-19 ESV

Jesus praises the giving of a generous poor widow. Story of a tightrope walker challenging himself and a test of trust. Exploring trust, relinquishing control, and hypocritical church goers. The importance of genuine generosity and compassion. Exploring the concept of generosity and its impact on one's standard of living and values.

November 11, 2018 Mark 10:13-16 ESV Donald Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive CS Lewis, The Abolition of Man CS Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia CS Lewis, Collected Letters NPR, “Mister Rogers Talked Frankly With Kids About 'Grown-Up' Issues that Weren't” NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

November 4, 2018 Luke 10:38-42 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Donald Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Dietrich Bonhoeffer, God is In the Manger Sheldon Harnick, Fiddler on the Roof Brennan Manning, Abba’s Child Timothy Keller, Every Good Endeavor Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

October 28, 2018 Luke 4:1-13 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Sara Pulliam-Bailey, ‘There are more atheists entering Harvard in 2019 than Protestants and Catholics,’ Washington Post Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive Nirvana, ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone NT Wright, Revelation for Everyone