Author Archives: Todd Wood
Student Bible Competition – 1st study sheet
Colossians – chapter 1 Observation Who is writing this letter? Who is receiving this letter? What are the two typical parts of a greeting by the apostle Paul? What are the three words in verses 4 and 5 that you … Continue reading
Inductive Bible Study – Philemon (verses 1-7)
Observation Who is writing this short letter? Who is being addressed? What does Paul say to Archippus in the book of Colossians? Where did the church meet for worship? Interpretation What is the relationship of the three people to each … Continue reading
Student Bible Competition – Colossians
Parents, are you looking for an end-of-the-summer event for the student in your house? Would you have a son, daughter, or grandchild in your house who would be interested in doing some study and memorization over the course of the … Continue reading
The NIV Application Commentary: Ephesians
Title – The NIV Application Commentary: Ephesians Author – Klyne Snodgrass Publisher – Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996 The author is meticulous and relentless in his exegetically digging out and showcasing gospel treasure. I was so pleasantly surprised, blessed, and challenged … Continue reading
Ephesians
Title – Ephesians: An Expositional Commentary Author – James Montgomery Boice Publisher – Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2003 (4th printing) I have in the past enjoyed reading Boice’s commentaries on Romans and John’s Gospel. This one is no different. Boice … Continue reading
In the Heavenlies
Title – In the Heavenlies Author – H. A. Ironside Publisher – New York: Loizeaux Brothers, Inc., 1945 (4th edition) Ironside refreshed my heart in the gospel truths from the book of Ephesians. He provides exegetical nuggets from the Greek … Continue reading
Dug Down Deep
Title – Dug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters Author – Joshua Harris Publisher – Colorado Springs: Multnomah Books, 2010 I liked this book. It contains some stuff that really matters for today’s teens. The opening … Continue reading
Bad anger, good anger
Who has never been this—annoyed, irritated, angry, resentful, or bitter? Anger touches us all. It is a part of being human. Whenever we are corrected, threatened, or experience loss, we become angry. It is a passionate emotion which flares up … Continue reading
Daughter-Daddy take on Fear
My daughter Mariah’s (she is 14 15) take: Fearless. Fearless is a word that has never been achieved. Dramas, books, lame clichés, or even cheesy positive jewelry have promoted the word in a way that makes it seem plausible. In … Continue reading
Ruthless Trust
Title – Ruthless Trust: The Ragamuffin’s Path to God Author – Brennan Manning Publisher – New York: HarperCollins, 2000 In his book, Brennan quotes various writers and theologians on almost every page. Some I appreciate and others not so much. … Continue reading
Providence Downtown - Roots by the River 