by Bret Capranica | Apr 14, 2012 | Twitter
This morning in our men's Leadership Summit, teaching on how to visually see the structure of a biblical passage. Love this stuff! # "He who spiritually hungers, has a real sense of his own indigence." Th. Watson, The Beatitudes. # He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead! 1 Pe 1:3 # "Bodily hunger cannot make a man so miserable as spiritual hunger makes him blessed." Th. Watson, The Beatitudes # Worthy, worthy, worthy! Saints in heav’n exalt Thee, Lamb, once slain, now raised to reign! #SWBCSunday # "None so empty of grace as he that thinks he is full. He has most need of righteousness that least wants it." Th. Watson, The Beatitudes # Check out my little buddy ready for Resurrection Sunday! http://t.co/mBUqncGJ # His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die. #SWBCSunday # "They evidence little hunger after righteousness that prefer other things before it, namely, their profits and recreations." Tho. Watson # See God's salvation plan, Wrought in love, borne in pain, paid in sacrifice, Fulfilled in Christ, the Man,For He lives! #SWBCSunday # A man does not desire that which he does not love. If you did not love Christ, you could not hunger after him. # Desire is the best discovery of a Christian… Tho Watson, The Beatitudes # No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him is mine! Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine. #SWBCSunday # …a...
by Bret Capranica | Apr 7, 2012 | Twitter
He cap rap, but can he prophesy?RT @lecrae: Kentucky then Kansas. That is all. # You paint the night,You count the stars And You call them by name The skies proclaim, God, You reign! #SWBCSunday # Heaven and earth adore You Kings and kingdoms bow down Son of God, You are the …One we're living for. #SWBCSunday # Come, ye sinners, poor and needy, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, Full of pity, love, and power #SWBCSunday # I will arise and go to Jesus, There I will find His mercy sure. In the arms of my dear Savior, I have need of nothing more. #SWBCSunday # Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land, I am weak, but thou art mighty, Hold me with thy powerful hand #SWBCSunday # Other refuge have I none, I helpless, hang on Thee; Leave, oh leave me not alone, Support and comfort me #SWBCSunday # Just and holy is Thy Name, I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am; Thou art full of truth and grace #SWBCSunday # Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound; Make and keep me pure within #SWBCSunday # Very grateful for our Growth Group-their fellowship and their thoughtful uses of God's Word. An excellent end to a great Lord's Day. # Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen! http://t.co/Swsu6RJW # Thanks to @jayhawkman826, we're decked out ready to root for the local team! http://t.co/dEobyiQy...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 31, 2012 | Twitter
David comes to lay in bed with us this morning, snuggles up, smiles, and says, "I love power lifting." Where in he world did that come from? # @jayhawkman826 hahaha! He weighs as much as you… in reply to jayhawkman826 # @jayhawkman826 counting down 5 more weeks-keep your heart focused. We'll all miss your fellowship til then. in reply to jayhawkman826 # "Be assured they shall never be blessed who bless themselves in their sins." Th Watson, The Beatitudes. # @candacescalling praying for you. in reply to CandacesCalling # "While we carry the fire of sin about us, we must carry the water of tears to quench it." Th. Watson, The Beatitudes. # "We must so weep for sin, as to weep out sin. Our tears must drown our sins. We must not only mourn but turn." Th. Watson, The Beatitudes # @coneal2 sorry I couldn't make it to make you look like a pro. in reply to coneal2 # "Ah wretch, did Christ bleed for sin, and do you laugh at sin? Is that your mirth which grieves the Spirit?" Th. Watson, The Beatitudes. # March Madness, Athletic Achievement, and Christians in Competitive Sports – Desiring God http://t.co/x1JsLF2L # "True repentance makes no excuses and offers no rationalizations. It grieves for sin from a broken heart." Chs Quarles # to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. http://t.co/95WL6W4G # O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. http://t.co/Hc5bvUrb # All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing O, Praise...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 24, 2012 | Twitter
Men's Leadership Summit begins in 20 minutes @SummitWoodsBC -how to prepare a Bible study. Great fellowship ahead. # @coneal2 praying for all of you as you travel. Look forward to seeing you next week. in reply to coneal2 # Humility vs Poor in Spirit http://t.co/V4ciMgh1 #Kindle # Poverty for great wealth! http://t.co/tcMw0R4Z #Kindle # So looking forward to singing this with @summitwoodsbc during communion tomorrow http://t.co/Iul4Piis #iTunes # "It is God's usual method to make a man poor in spirit, and then fill him with the graces of the Spirit." Th. Watson, Beatitudes. # Till we are poor in spirit, Christ is never precious. Th. Watson, The Beatitudes. # The Bane of the Small Medium-Sized Church http://t.co/cYAEI9Bo # RT @JohnPiper: Love is the overflow of joy in God that meet the needs of others. 2 Cor. 8:2-3 # Yes indeed! The grill is fired up! Let the Spring begin! # A man never comes to himself till he comes out of himself. And no man can come out, till first Christ comes in. Th. Watson, The Beatitudes # @jayhawkman826 welcome home! in reply to jayhawkman826 # @jayhawkman826 awesome! The kids just saw your pic-told them we all get to see you tomorrow-pumped here too-Christmas eve for all of us. in reply to jayhawkman826 # “Is There a Holy Spirit?” http://t.co/9YVn3Ym0 # Poverty of spirit is the foundation stone on which God lays the superstructure of glory. Th. Watson. The Beatitudes. # @ghotihook85 when are we going to hear it? in reply to ghotihook85 # RT @HarrisJosh: Needed to hear this: "Sin has been pardoned at such a price that...
by Bret Capranica | Mar 22, 2012 | Biblical Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching
Carefully Think Read Matthew 5:4 Recall from last week what it does and does not mean to be “blessed.” How is this beatitude related to the first? How would it relate to the next one? Over what would a person mourn if they are to find this kind of blessing? Why? What is the result of mourning? When should you expect that result? To what degree? Can you think of any illustrations from the Bible of people who mourned in the way this beatitude commends? How so? Can you think of any illustrations from the Bible of people who mourned in a way contrary to what this beatitude commends? How so? Prayerfully Meditate How does this beatitude differ from general grief? What would produce this kind of mourning in a person? What is it that you find regularly moves you to this sort of mourning? If we are to be people who mourn, how can we be people who are comforted at the same time? When was the last time you found yourself mourning over your own sin, the sin around you and sin’s effects in our world? What have you found to bring the most satisfying comfort when you do mourn as this beatitude commends? How does the gospel create this beatitude in us? Intentionally Act What steps could you take to elevate your comprehension and meditation on the character of God so that you have a vision of Him that creates a greater sensitivity to sin? What sins have you become accustomed to rather than mourn over? Spend time confessing these sins with godly sorrow. Pray specifically...
