Family
God and the Sphere of Family
1. God as Father 1 John 3:1-2
2. God as Mother Is 49:15
3. A Faithful Husband Hosea 3:1
4. Our Home Ps 90:1
5. Fight for Your Family Neh 4:13-14
Principles for Husbands and Wives
6. Creates Marriage Gen 2:18; Gen 2:21-25
7. Instructions Eph 5:21-6:9
8. Mutuality 1 Cor 7:2-16, 32-34
9. Fidelity Prov 5:15-23
10. Adultery Ps 51
11. Marriage in Heaven? Matt 12:18-27
12. Divorce Mal 2:14-16
Principles for Parents and Children
1. Children a Gift Ps 127:3-5
2. Made by God Ps 139:13-16
3. An Heir for Abraham Gen 15:1-6
4. Jesus as a Child Luke 2:41-52
5. Honor your Parents Deut 5:16
6. Discipline Prov 3:11-12
7. Generational Consequences Deut 5:8-10
8. Reconciliation Mal 4:5-6
Principles for Living in a Family
1. Caring for Family 1 Tim 5:3-4, 8
2. Widows and Orphans Ex 22:22-23
3. Kinsman Redeemer? Ruth 3:7- 4:13
Economics
God and the Sphere of Economics
1. Created Everything Is 42:5-7
2. Provides for All of Creation Ps 147:8-9
3. Our Healer Ex 15:23-26
Innovative Science and Technology
1. Gives Research Tasks Gen 2:19-20
2. Research Agricultural Potential Num 13:17-20
3. Research Architectural Needs Neh 2:12-18
4. Sheep Breeding Gen 30:27-43
5. Engineering 2 Kings 20:20
6. War Machines 2 Chron 26:14-15
Healthcare
1. Healed for the Glory of God John 9:1-3
2. Healing vs Tradition Luke 13:10-17
3. Healing Enemies 2 Kings 5:1-14
4. Healing beyond Medicine Mark 5:25-34
5. Caring for Others Matt 25:33-46
6. In Heaven Rev 21:3-4
Principles for Business
1. God-Given Job Gen 2:8-9, 15
2. Blessings and Curses Deut 28:1-6, 15-19
3. Weekly Sabbath Gen 2:2-3
4. Jubilee. Resting the Land Lev 25
5. Integrity Lev 19:35-36
6. Bad Partnerships 2 Chron 20:35-37
7. Not to Extort Religion Mark 11:15-17
8. God gives Wisdom Is 28:24-29
9. Worship when in Provision Job 2:23-26
10. Worship when no Provision Hab 3:17-18
11. Widows, Orphans, Refugees Deut 24:17-22
12. Harshness, Cruelty Forbidden Ex 2:23-25
Economic Do’s and Don’ts
1. Work or Don’t Eat 2 Thess 3:6-12
2. Work to Give Eph 4:28
3. Tithe from your Work Matt 23:23-24; Mal 3:10-11
4. Don’t use Evil for Profit 2 Kings 21:7-9; Amos 8:4-6
5. Don’t show Favoritism James 2:1-9
6. Not to Produce Happiness Eccl 5:10-15
7. God will Provide 2 Chron 7:13-14; Jer 29:4-7; Luke 5:2-7
Government
God and the Sphere of Government
1. God our Lawgiver Is 33:22
2. Mercy and Justice Jer 7:5-7
3. Our King, Messiah Is 9:6-7
To Protect Citizens and Safeguard Justice
1. Protect Rom 13:1-7
2. Inheritance Num 27:11
3. To Save Others Esther 4:13-16
4. Vigilante- No, Justice- Yes Ex 2:11-15
5. Anarchy- No Judges 21:25
6. Bureaucracy- No Eccl 5:8-9
Principles and Practices of Godly Government
1. King Josiah 2 Kings 22:2
2. Deborah and Women Judges 4:4-9, 14-16
3. Nehemiah and Integrity Neh 5:14-18
4. Taxes Gen 47:13-26
5. Respect for 1 Pet 2:13-17
6. Civil Disobedience #1 Daniel 3
Principles for the Executive Branch
1. Selecting a Ruler Deut 17:14-20
2. Wisdom or Riches 1 Kings 10:1-11:13
3. Good or Bad Ruler 2 Chron 16:9; 2 Chron 33:1-20
4. Taxes Mark 12:13-17
5. Civil Disobedience #2 Dan 1:5-20
Principles for the Judicial Branch
1. Selecting a Judge Deut 1:15-17
2. Fair Judgement Lev 19:15
3. Poverty Ex 3:9-18
4. Legal Wisdom- 1 Kings 3:16-28
5. Justice Luke 18:1-8
Principles for the Legislative Branch
1. Reasons for Law Ezek 33:15
2. Good Laws Deut 4:4-5
3. Bad Laws Dan 6:6-9
4. Mercy vs Justice Num 35:9-15
5. Taxes Matt 17:25-27
6. Civil Disobedience #3 Dan 6:10-24
7. Laws for War Deut 20
8. Diplomacy 2 Sam 10:1-8
9. Disloyalty in War Obad 11-15
War and Peace
10. Laws for War Deut 20
11. Diplomacy 2 Sam 10:1-8
12. Disloyalty in War Obad 11-15
13. God in War 2 Kings 6:8-23
Religion
God and the Sphere of Religion
1. Jesus Our High Priest Heb 2:16-18
2. Reconciliation 2 Cor 5:18-20
1. Jesus Our Intercessor Heb 7:24-25
1. If there is no Intercessor Ezek 22:30-31
The Marks of True and False Religion
1. A New Covenant Jer 31:33-34
2. True Religion: God First? Heb 11:17-19
1. Greatest Sin #1: Idolatry 2 Kings 17:7-18, 22-23
1. Genuine Religion James 1:27
1. Greatest Sin #2: Injustice Is 58:1-12
1. Intercession Ex 32:7-14
1. God Looks at the Heart 1 Sam 16:7
1. Inner Transformation Desired 1 Sam 15:22-23. Matt 23:26-28
1. God’s Ultimate Desire Micah 6:8
1. Repent. Believe. Follow. Mark 1:14-18
1. Forgiveness 1 Jn 1:5-9
Biblical Purpose of Religion
1. Our Redemption 2 Sam 14:14
2. Why Serve God? Job 1:1-2:10. Good
1. God’s Heart Longing Ps 81:13-16
1. Repentance and Forgiveness Luke 24:47
Two Streams: Mobile and Local Expressions of Church
1. Declare His Glory Ps 96:1-6
2. Our Message Col 1:28-29
1. Levites? Num 1:48-53
1. Mobile Ministry Acts 15:13-22
Role of Religious Leaders
1. Levites? 1 Chron 15:12-13
2. 5 Giftings of Leaders Eph 4:11-13
1. Qualifications for Leaders Titus 1:5-9
1. Disciplines of a Leader 2 Tim 2:1-7, 15
1. Model the Truth Phil 3:17-18
1. Mobile Ministry 2 Chron 17:7-10
1. Ministry of the Prophet? 1 Sam 12:19-25
1. Paul an Example- Out Eph 1:15-18
1. Paul an Example- In Eph 6:10-20
God with Us – God at the Center
1. God With Us Ex 33:15-17
2. Jesus. Emmanuel Matt 1:20-23
3. Jesus. His Purpose Mark 10:45
Life of a Jesus-Follower
1. Be Holy Lev 20:26
2. True Prayer Luke 18:9-14
1. Bear Fruit. Holy Spirit Gal 5:22-25
1. Declare His Excellencies 1 Pet 2:9-10
1. Imitate Jesus in Suffering 1 Pet 2:21-25
Education
God and the Sphere of Education
1. God is Relational Ex 6:7
2. God the Father is our Teacher Is 54:13
1. God the Son is our Teacher Jn 13:12-17
1. God the Holy Spirit is our Teacher Jn 14:26
1. God the Warrior Teaches Us? Ps 27:1-5, 11
2. God the Shepherd Teaches Us? Mark 6:34
God and Purposes of Biblical Education
1. Practical Wisdom Prov 1:2-7
2. Purpose for the Heart 1 Tim 1:5
3. In Society Deut 28:13
4. That Transforms Deut 5:29-31; Lev 18:1-5
5. As Potter Jer 18:1-11
Biblical Guidelines for Teachers
1. Study-Obey-Teach Ezra 7:10-11
2. Know Your Audience Mark 7:2-4
1. Use Didactic Creativity Ex 4:1-11
1. Prayer for Students Eph 3:14-21
1. Stricter Judgement
Biblical Guidelines for Students
1. Hunger for God and His Word Ps 19:7-11
2. Apply your Learning Matt 7:24-27
1. Teachableness Ps 131
Principles and Practices of Biblical Education
1. Question Asking Gen 18:23-33
2. Critical Thinking Lev 10:10-11
1. Guard Your Heart Prov 4:20-23
1. Faith-Virtue-Knowledge 2 Pet 1:5-8
1. Role of Family in Education Prov 3:1-6, 11-12
1. Role of Church Acts 19:9-10
1. Role of School 1 Chron 27:32
Key Elements of Biblical Education
1. Remembering Deut 4:10
2. Understanding Haggai 2:18
1. Applying 1 Cor 14:35
1. Analyzing Job 42:7
1. Evaluating Num 36:1-12
2. Creating Ps 98:1
Communication
God and the Sphere of Media/Communication
1. God's Ways are Diverse 1 Chron 28:19
2. God's Ways are Appropriate Heb 11:1-2
3. God's Content is True 1 Thess 5:19-21
4. God's Content is Trustworthy Luke 11:1-4
5. God's Communication is Transformative Col 1:6
6. God's Communication Gives Life John 20:30-31
The Purpose of Communication
1. Creates Unity Around God's Purpose Zeph 3:9
2. Creates Life-Enhancing Situations Prov 10:11
3. Creates Community and Cultural Uniqueness Esther 8:9
4. Provides Trustworthy Information 2 Tim 2:2
5. Provides Transformative Information Is 61:1-2
Communication to Imitate
1. Inspired by the Spirit Matt 22:43
2. Speak like Jesus Matt 7:28-29
3. Speak the Truth in Love Eph 4:15
4. Speak with Grace Col 4:6
5. Speak to Build Up 1 Cor 14:26
6. Speak to Encourage Acts 9:27
7. Speak with Self-Control James 3:2-12. XX
8. Listen to Godly Advice Prov 25:11
9. Communicate in the Fear of the Lord Eccl 12:9-13
10. Be True to Your Words Gen 31:44-54
Communication to Avoid
1. Do Not Distort God's Character Num 15:30
2. Do Not Distort Your Neighbor's Character Deut 5:20
3. Do Not Listen to Ungodly Advice Ps 1:1-2
4. Do Not Participate in Gossip Prov 17:4
5. Do Not Participate in Arguments 2 Tim 2:23-25
6. Do Not Participate in Complaining Jude 16
7. Do Not Participate in Slander/Mockery Neh 4:1-4
8. Do Not Participate in Prideful Boasting Ps 75:4-5
Pursue Vertical Communication with God
1. God Speaks... We Should Listen Heb 2:1-4
2. God Speaks... We Should Speak John 1:1-9
3. God Reveals... We can Know Amos 3:7
4. God Listens... We can Speak Luke 18:35-43
5. God Responds... We can Trust Judges 6:36-40
6. God Guides... We can Follow Ex 13:21-22
Pursue Horizontal Communication with Your Neighbor
1. One to One Rom 12:14
2. One to Many Is 52:7
3. Many to Many Ps 68:11
4. Be a Voice for the Voiceless Prov 31:8-9
5. High Tech or High Touch? 2 John 12
6. In Times of Crisis and Danger Ezek 3:16-21
7. In Times of Joy and Good News Acts 19:17-20
8. In Way Appropriate for Your Hearers 1 Cor 9:19-23
9. Know When to be Silent Eccl 3:7
10. The Right Time and Place to Speak Esther 2:10
Celebration
God and the Sphere of Celebration
1. God's Goodness Promotes Joy Ps 145:7
2. God's Kingdom Promotes Peace Col 3:15
3. God's Kingdom Promotes Joy Zeph 3:16-17
4. Beauty and Function Ps 19:1
5. Masterfully Created to Be Master Creators Eph 2:10
6. Beauty Within Is 53:2
The Purpose of Celebration
1. Affirms the we are Destined for Joy Heb 12:1-2
2. Creates a Safe and Welcoming Space Gen 18:1-8, 16
3. Creates a Sacred and Restorative Space Ex 25:8-9
4. Releases Gifts of Anointed Craftsmen Ex 35:30-36:1
5. Builds Community Esther 9:26-28
6. Clarifies Identity/Destiny Ps 137:1-6
7. Protocols in Culture Matt 26:7-13
8. Creates Cultural Heroes/Role Models Gen 10:8-9
9. Promotes True Love 1 Cor 13:4-7
10. Strengthens Truth Is 42:10-12
11. Reinforces Hope Ps 146:5
12. Helps us Cope with Sorrow Eccl 7:1-4
13. Use and Abuse 2 Tim 3:4
The Five Senses and God's Design
1. Affirmation of Creation and Community 1 John 1:1-4
2. Taste Eccl 2:24-26
3. Taste: Culinary Excellence 1 Sam 9:22-24
4. Touch 1 Sam 18:4
5. Touch: Displays True Love Luke 7:36-47 XX
6. Smell: Identity and Connections Gen 27:26-27
7. Smell: Positive and Negative Reactions 2 Cor 2:14-16
8. Sound: Carries Cultural Stories Judges 5:11
9. Sound: Declares Redemptive Hopes Ps 150
10.Sound: Dramatic Arts? 2 Sam 14:1-11
11. Sound: Visual Arts Ezek 37:1-10
The Prophet/Artist
1. Use of Dramatic Arts 1 Kings 11:29-39 XX
2. Use of the Literary Arts Lam 1:1
3. Use of the Musical Arts 2 Kings 3:15
4. The Whole Church as Artists Eph 3:10
5. Individual Financing 2 Kings 4:8-11
6. Corporate Financing 1 Chron 25:1-8
7. Repetitive Events Nahum 1:15
8. Unique Events Rev 7:9-12
Jesus and the Arts
1. Jesus Employed Humor? Luke 14:18-21
2. Jesus Sang and Quoted Songs Mark 15:34
3. Jesus Attended Celebratory Events John 2:1-11
4. Jesus Created Celebratory Events 1 Cor 11:23-26
Biblical Principles for Sports
1. Target Practice 1 Sam 20:18-42
2. Disciplined Training 1 Cor 9:24-27
God and the Sphere of Family
1. God as Father 1 John 3:1-2
2. God as Mother Is 49:15
3. A Faithful Husband Hosea 3:1
4. Our Home Ps 90:1
5. Fight for Your Family Neh 4:13-14
Principles for Husbands and Wives
6. Creates Marriage Gen 2:18; Gen 2:21-25
7. Instructions Eph 5:21-6:9
8. Mutuality 1 Cor 7:2-16, 32-34
9. Fidelity Prov 5:15-23
10. Adultery Ps 51
11. Marriage in Heaven? Matt 12:18-27
12. Divorce Mal 2:14-16
Principles for Parents and Children
1. Children a Gift Ps 127:3-5
2. Made by God Ps 139:13-16
3. An Heir for Abraham Gen 15:1-6
4. Jesus as a Child Luke 2:41-52
5. Honor your Parents Deut 5:16
6. Discipline Prov 3:11-12
7. Generational Consequences Deut 5:8-10
8. Reconciliation Mal 4:5-6
Principles for Living in a Family
1. Caring for Family 1 Tim 5:3-4, 8
2. Widows and Orphans Ex 22:22-23
3. Kinsman Redeemer? Ruth 3:7- 4:13
Economics
God and the Sphere of Economics
1. Created Everything Is 42:5-7
2. Provides for All of Creation Ps 147:8-9
3. Our Healer Ex 15:23-26
Innovative Science and Technology
1. Gives Research Tasks Gen 2:19-20
2. Research Agricultural Potential Num 13:17-20
3. Research Architectural Needs Neh 2:12-18
4. Sheep Breeding Gen 30:27-43
5. Engineering 2 Kings 20:20
6. War Machines 2 Chron 26:14-15
Healthcare
1. Healed for the Glory of God John 9:1-3
2. Healing vs Tradition Luke 13:10-17
3. Healing Enemies 2 Kings 5:1-14
4. Healing beyond Medicine Mark 5:25-34
5. Caring for Others Matt 25:33-46
6. In Heaven Rev 21:3-4
Principles for Business
1. God-Given Job Gen 2:8-9, 15
2. Blessings and Curses Deut 28:1-6, 15-19
3. Weekly Sabbath Gen 2:2-3
4. Jubilee. Resting the Land Lev 25
5. Integrity Lev 19:35-36
6. Bad Partnerships 2 Chron 20:35-37
7. Not to Extort Religion Mark 11:15-17
8. God gives Wisdom Is 28:24-29
9. Worship when in Provision Job 2:23-26
10. Worship when no Provision Hab 3:17-18
11. Widows, Orphans, Refugees Deut 24:17-22
12. Harshness, Cruelty Forbidden Ex 2:23-25
Economic Do’s and Don’ts
1. Work or Don’t Eat 2 Thess 3:6-12
2. Work to Give Eph 4:28
3. Tithe from your Work Matt 23:23-24; Mal 3:10-11
4. Don’t use Evil for Profit 2 Kings 21:7-9; Amos 8:4-6
5. Don’t show Favoritism James 2:1-9
6. Not to Produce Happiness Eccl 5:10-15
7. God will Provide 2 Chron 7:13-14; Jer 29:4-7; Luke 5:2-7
Government
God and the Sphere of Government
1. God our Lawgiver Is 33:22
2. Mercy and Justice Jer 7:5-7
3. Our King, Messiah Is 9:6-7
To Protect Citizens and Safeguard Justice
1. Protect Rom 13:1-7
2. Inheritance Num 27:11
3. To Save Others Esther 4:13-16
4. Vigilante- No, Justice- Yes Ex 2:11-15
5. Anarchy- No Judges 21:25
6. Bureaucracy- No Eccl 5:8-9
Principles and Practices of Godly Government
1. King Josiah 2 Kings 22:2
2. Deborah and Women Judges 4:4-9, 14-16
3. Nehemiah and Integrity Neh 5:14-18
4. Taxes Gen 47:13-26
5. Respect for 1 Pet 2:13-17
6. Civil Disobedience #1 Daniel 3
Principles for the Executive Branch
1. Selecting a Ruler Deut 17:14-20
2. Wisdom or Riches 1 Kings 10:1-11:13
3. Good or Bad Ruler 2 Chron 16:9; 2 Chron 33:1-20
4. Taxes Mark 12:13-17
5. Civil Disobedience #2 Dan 1:5-20
Principles for the Judicial Branch
1. Selecting a Judge Deut 1:15-17
2. Fair Judgement Lev 19:15
3. Poverty Ex 3:9-18
4. Legal Wisdom- 1 Kings 3:16-28
5. Justice Luke 18:1-8
Principles for the Legislative Branch
1. Reasons for Law Ezek 33:15
2. Good Laws Deut 4:4-5
3. Bad Laws Dan 6:6-9
4. Mercy vs Justice Num 35:9-15
5. Taxes Matt 17:25-27
6. Civil Disobedience #3 Dan 6:10-24
7. Laws for War Deut 20
8. Diplomacy 2 Sam 10:1-8
9. Disloyalty in War Obad 11-15
War and Peace
10. Laws for War Deut 20
11. Diplomacy 2 Sam 10:1-8
12. Disloyalty in War Obad 11-15
13. God in War 2 Kings 6:8-23
Religion
God and the Sphere of Religion
1. Jesus Our High Priest Heb 2:16-18
2. Reconciliation 2 Cor 5:18-20
1. Jesus Our Intercessor Heb 7:24-25
1. If there is no Intercessor Ezek 22:30-31
The Marks of True and False Religion
1. A New Covenant Jer 31:33-34
2. True Religion: God First? Heb 11:17-19
1. Greatest Sin #1: Idolatry 2 Kings 17:7-18, 22-23
1. Genuine Religion James 1:27
1. Greatest Sin #2: Injustice Is 58:1-12
1. Intercession Ex 32:7-14
1. God Looks at the Heart 1 Sam 16:7
1. Inner Transformation Desired 1 Sam 15:22-23. Matt 23:26-28
1. God’s Ultimate Desire Micah 6:8
1. Repent. Believe. Follow. Mark 1:14-18
1. Forgiveness 1 Jn 1:5-9
Biblical Purpose of Religion
1. Our Redemption 2 Sam 14:14
2. Why Serve God? Job 1:1-2:10. Good
1. God’s Heart Longing Ps 81:13-16
1. Repentance and Forgiveness Luke 24:47
Two Streams: Mobile and Local Expressions of Church
1. Declare His Glory Ps 96:1-6
2. Our Message Col 1:28-29
1. Levites? Num 1:48-53
1. Mobile Ministry Acts 15:13-22
Role of Religious Leaders
1. Levites? 1 Chron 15:12-13
2. 5 Giftings of Leaders Eph 4:11-13
1. Qualifications for Leaders Titus 1:5-9
1. Disciplines of a Leader 2 Tim 2:1-7, 15
1. Model the Truth Phil 3:17-18
1. Mobile Ministry 2 Chron 17:7-10
1. Ministry of the Prophet? 1 Sam 12:19-25
1. Paul an Example- Out Eph 1:15-18
1. Paul an Example- In Eph 6:10-20
God with Us – God at the Center
1. God With Us Ex 33:15-17
2. Jesus. Emmanuel Matt 1:20-23
3. Jesus. His Purpose Mark 10:45
Life of a Jesus-Follower
1. Be Holy Lev 20:26
2. True Prayer Luke 18:9-14
1. Bear Fruit. Holy Spirit Gal 5:22-25
1. Declare His Excellencies 1 Pet 2:9-10
1. Imitate Jesus in Suffering 1 Pet 2:21-25
Education
God and the Sphere of Education
1. God is Relational Ex 6:7
2. God the Father is our Teacher Is 54:13
1. God the Son is our Teacher Jn 13:12-17
1. God the Holy Spirit is our Teacher Jn 14:26
1. God the Warrior Teaches Us? Ps 27:1-5, 11
2. God the Shepherd Teaches Us? Mark 6:34
God and Purposes of Biblical Education
1. Practical Wisdom Prov 1:2-7
2. Purpose for the Heart 1 Tim 1:5
3. In Society Deut 28:13
4. That Transforms Deut 5:29-31; Lev 18:1-5
5. As Potter Jer 18:1-11
Biblical Guidelines for Teachers
1. Study-Obey-Teach Ezra 7:10-11
2. Know Your Audience Mark 7:2-4
1. Use Didactic Creativity Ex 4:1-11
1. Prayer for Students Eph 3:14-21
1. Stricter Judgement
Biblical Guidelines for Students
1. Hunger for God and His Word Ps 19:7-11
2. Apply your Learning Matt 7:24-27
1. Teachableness Ps 131
Principles and Practices of Biblical Education
1. Question Asking Gen 18:23-33
2. Critical Thinking Lev 10:10-11
1. Guard Your Heart Prov 4:20-23
1. Faith-Virtue-Knowledge 2 Pet 1:5-8
1. Role of Family in Education Prov 3:1-6, 11-12
1. Role of Church Acts 19:9-10
1. Role of School 1 Chron 27:32
Key Elements of Biblical Education
1. Remembering Deut 4:10
2. Understanding Haggai 2:18
1. Applying 1 Cor 14:35
1. Analyzing Job 42:7
1. Evaluating Num 36:1-12
2. Creating Ps 98:1
Communication
God and the Sphere of Media/Communication
1. God's Ways are Diverse 1 Chron 28:19
2. God's Ways are Appropriate Heb 11:1-2
3. God's Content is True 1 Thess 5:19-21
4. God's Content is Trustworthy Luke 11:1-4
5. God's Communication is Transformative Col 1:6
6. God's Communication Gives Life John 20:30-31
The Purpose of Communication
1. Creates Unity Around God's Purpose Zeph 3:9
2. Creates Life-Enhancing Situations Prov 10:11
3. Creates Community and Cultural Uniqueness Esther 8:9
4. Provides Trustworthy Information 2 Tim 2:2
5. Provides Transformative Information Is 61:1-2
Communication to Imitate
1. Inspired by the Spirit Matt 22:43
2. Speak like Jesus Matt 7:28-29
3. Speak the Truth in Love Eph 4:15
4. Speak with Grace Col 4:6
5. Speak to Build Up 1 Cor 14:26
6. Speak to Encourage Acts 9:27
7. Speak with Self-Control James 3:2-12. XX
8. Listen to Godly Advice Prov 25:11
9. Communicate in the Fear of the Lord Eccl 12:9-13
10. Be True to Your Words Gen 31:44-54
Communication to Avoid
1. Do Not Distort God's Character Num 15:30
2. Do Not Distort Your Neighbor's Character Deut 5:20
3. Do Not Listen to Ungodly Advice Ps 1:1-2
4. Do Not Participate in Gossip Prov 17:4
5. Do Not Participate in Arguments 2 Tim 2:23-25
6. Do Not Participate in Complaining Jude 16
7. Do Not Participate in Slander/Mockery Neh 4:1-4
8. Do Not Participate in Prideful Boasting Ps 75:4-5
Pursue Vertical Communication with God
1. God Speaks... We Should Listen Heb 2:1-4
2. God Speaks... We Should Speak John 1:1-9
3. God Reveals... We can Know Amos 3:7
4. God Listens... We can Speak Luke 18:35-43
5. God Responds... We can Trust Judges 6:36-40
6. God Guides... We can Follow Ex 13:21-22
Pursue Horizontal Communication with Your Neighbor
1. One to One Rom 12:14
2. One to Many Is 52:7
3. Many to Many Ps 68:11
4. Be a Voice for the Voiceless Prov 31:8-9
5. High Tech or High Touch? 2 John 12
6. In Times of Crisis and Danger Ezek 3:16-21
7. In Times of Joy and Good News Acts 19:17-20
8. In Way Appropriate for Your Hearers 1 Cor 9:19-23
9. Know When to be Silent Eccl 3:7
10. The Right Time and Place to Speak Esther 2:10
Celebration
God and the Sphere of Celebration
1. God's Goodness Promotes Joy Ps 145:7
2. God's Kingdom Promotes Peace Col 3:15
3. God's Kingdom Promotes Joy Zeph 3:16-17
4. Beauty and Function Ps 19:1
5. Masterfully Created to Be Master Creators Eph 2:10
6. Beauty Within Is 53:2
The Purpose of Celebration
1. Affirms the we are Destined for Joy Heb 12:1-2
2. Creates a Safe and Welcoming Space Gen 18:1-8, 16
3. Creates a Sacred and Restorative Space Ex 25:8-9
4. Releases Gifts of Anointed Craftsmen Ex 35:30-36:1
5. Builds Community Esther 9:26-28
6. Clarifies Identity/Destiny Ps 137:1-6
7. Protocols in Culture Matt 26:7-13
8. Creates Cultural Heroes/Role Models Gen 10:8-9
9. Promotes True Love 1 Cor 13:4-7
10. Strengthens Truth Is 42:10-12
11. Reinforces Hope Ps 146:5
12. Helps us Cope with Sorrow Eccl 7:1-4
13. Use and Abuse 2 Tim 3:4
The Five Senses and God's Design
1. Affirmation of Creation and Community 1 John 1:1-4
2. Taste Eccl 2:24-26
3. Taste: Culinary Excellence 1 Sam 9:22-24
4. Touch 1 Sam 18:4
5. Touch: Displays True Love Luke 7:36-47 XX
6. Smell: Identity and Connections Gen 27:26-27
7. Smell: Positive and Negative Reactions 2 Cor 2:14-16
8. Sound: Carries Cultural Stories Judges 5:11
9. Sound: Declares Redemptive Hopes Ps 150
10.Sound: Dramatic Arts? 2 Sam 14:1-11
11. Sound: Visual Arts Ezek 37:1-10
The Prophet/Artist
1. Use of Dramatic Arts 1 Kings 11:29-39 XX
2. Use of the Literary Arts Lam 1:1
3. Use of the Musical Arts 2 Kings 3:15
4. The Whole Church as Artists Eph 3:10
5. Individual Financing 2 Kings 4:8-11
6. Corporate Financing 1 Chron 25:1-8
7. Repetitive Events Nahum 1:15
8. Unique Events Rev 7:9-12
Jesus and the Arts
1. Jesus Employed Humor? Luke 14:18-21
2. Jesus Sang and Quoted Songs Mark 15:34
3. Jesus Attended Celebratory Events John 2:1-11
4. Jesus Created Celebratory Events 1 Cor 11:23-26
Biblical Principles for Sports
1. Target Practice 1 Sam 20:18-42
2. Disciplined Training 1 Cor 9:24-27