Archive for May, 2008

SMS vs. Hubble

// May 12th, 2008 // View Comments // Mark's stuff

From a post on Slashdot, I found this article comparing the cost of transferring data via text messages to the cost of transferring data from the Hubble Space Telescope.? Not too surprisingly, sending data via text message is 4.4 times more expensive!

2008-04-27 – Jesse Jenkins – The Holy Spirit’s Role Today

// May 10th, 2008 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

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The Holy Spirit’s Role Today
By Jesse Jenkins
Benchley, April 27, 2008

  • In conversion
    • The Holy Spirit does operate in the conversion of the sinner.
    • No sinner can be converted without the work of the Holy Spirit.
    • But how does the Holy Spirit convert?
      • Not directly, but through His revealed word.
        • God draws man through the Word. John 6:44-45; Romans 1:16; II Peter 1:3; Jude 3; II Timothy 3:16-17
        • There is no evidence that God draws man any other way.
        • God calls man by the gospel.
    • By the Word, He:
      • Calls – II Thessalonians 2:14
      • Draws – John 6:44-45
      • Begets – James 1:18
      • Cleanses – John 15:3
      • Purifies – I Peter 1:22
      • Enlightens the heart – Psalms 119:130
      • Effects the new birth – I Peter 1:23
      • Saves – James 1:21
    • The Word is the only means by which the Holy Spirit ever converted anyone
      • When the Holy Spirit influenced man directly, He influenced the teacher, not the hearer.
        • Pentecost – Acts 2
        • The Samaritans – Acts 8
      • The Eunuch – Acts 8
      • Saul – Acts 9
      • Cornelius – Acts 11, verse 14 specifically
  • In spiritual growth
    • By the Word, He:
      • Guides – Psalms 119:105
      • Causes growth – I Peter 2:2
      • Builds up – Acts 20:32
  • In judgment
    • His word is that by which He will judge. John 12:48; Matthew 7:24-27; Romans 2:16
  • Whatever the Holy Spirit does, He accomplishes through His word.
  • To receive the Word is to receive the Holy Spirit.

2008-04-20 – Keith Shackleford – Music in Worship

// May 10th, 2008 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

Note: Due to problems with the computer used to record this sermon, the last ten minutes or so of the lesson were cut off. The outline below is complete, though. Sorry about that.
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Music in Worship
By Keith Shackleford
Benchley, April 20, 2008
  • Mark 14:26 – Jesus sung a hymn.
  • Daniel 3:5 – Nebuchadnezzar used instruments
  • What is the purpose of music?
    • Hebrews 2:12 – praising God
    • Colossians 3:16 – teaching and admonishing others
    • Ephesians 5:19 – encouraging ourselves
  • Verses that deal with music
    • Jesus’ involvement
      • Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26; Hebrews 2:12; Romans 15:9
    • Early Christians’ involvement
      • Acts 16:25; James 5:13; I Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16
    • Other uses of music
      • Luke 15:25; Revelation 15:3; Revelation 5:9; Revelation 14:3
  • Do Ephesians 5:19 and Colossians 3:16 demand any action of me?
    • Speak, sing, make melody, teach, admonish
  • Who are the recipients of the action?
    • Yourselves, the Lord, one another
  • What are the instruments of these actions?
    • In your hearts
  • What is the type of music described?
    • Psalms, hymns, spiritual songs

Juggling

// May 8th, 2008 // View Comments // Mark's stuff

I just came across this cool video from Ted of Michael Moschen. I can’t embed it properly, so you’ll just have to click the link to watch it. Interesting stuff.

TED | Talks | Michael Moschen: Juggling rhythm and motion (video)

Owen’s first time in the pool

// May 5th, 2008 // View Comments // Mark's stuff

Lesli took Owen swimming in the pool for the first time. He loved it! To view the high definition version, click the link underneath the video to go to the Vimeo web site and watch it from there.

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2008-04-20 – Keith Shackleford – The Resurrection of Lazarus

// May 1st, 2008 // View Comments // Bible Study, Mark's stuff

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The Resurrection of Lazarus
By Keith Shackleford
Benchley, April 20, 2008

  • Luke 8:41,49-56 – the raising of Jairus’ daughter
  • Luke 7:11-15 – Jesus raises the son of the widow of Nain.
  • Impact of Lazarus’ resurrection:
    • On the disciples: They were faithless. John 11:11-16
    • On the sisters: Their faith would grow. John 11:20-27; 12:1-8
    • On Lazarus: Fame, both good and bad. John 12:1-2, 9-11
    • Certain of the Jews: There might be… turns into faith. John 11:33-45; 12:9-18; 11:55-57
    • Antagonistic Jews: Disturbed and sought to kill Jesus. John 11:45-57; 12:19, 37-43
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