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Practical Theology
applying theology to your everyday
Welcome to Practical Theology. In this blog I will share the results of my personal bible study, complete with practical application questions.
Each blog post is a complete study guide on a passage or particular topic. Work through the sessions on you own or as part of a group, tackle the post in one go or over several days using the natural breakpoints in the guide. It's really up to you.
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Introduction Throughout the gospels we read of encounter after encounter between Jesus and the religious leaders of the day. It may be...
Nathan Davies
Sep 2, 20239 min read
The Blind Man with Extra Insight
Introduction In this study we are going to look at the last miracle of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Mark prior to the crucifixion; the...
Nathan Davies
Aug 17, 20235 min read
Sharers in the Promise
Introduction In this study we are going to focus on one verse from Ephesians: “This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are...
Nathan Davies
Aug 16, 20236 min read
The Tempting of Jesus
Introduction All three of the synoptic gospels include something of the temptation of Jesus. In all three this period of forty days comes...
Nathan Davies
Apr 20, 20238 min read
Living a Christ-like Life: A Study on Ephesians 4: 17 - 6: 9, Part 2
Introduction The first part of this study focussed mainly on what it means to be imitators of God, and how we, as followers of Jesus, are...
Nathan Davies
Jan 23, 202311 min read
Living a Christ-like Life: A Study on Ephesians 4: 17 - 6:9, Part 1
Introduction So far in this letter Paul has spoken of our identity in Christ, and our unity in Christ. Now he turns to the practical...
Nathan Davies
Jan 19, 202311 min read
Grace and Humility
Introduction In two places that I can think of, scripture explicitly brings together the idea of grace and humility. Grace from God for...
Nathan Davies
Nov 25, 202214 min read
Unity in Jesus. A study from Ephesians 3 & 4 - Part 2
Introduction In part one of this study we looked at Paul’s belief that all believers, Jew and Gentile alike, are part of one family. We...
Nathan Davies
Oct 13, 202210 min read
Unity in Jesus. A study from Ephesians 3 & 4 - Part 1
Introduction We have already looked at the first two chapters of Ephesians, with particular focus on our identity in Jesus. In this two...
Nathan Davies
Oct 8, 20228 min read
The Parable of the Sower - Part 2
Introduction In part one of this study we looked at the seed being sown, and considered how freely we should sow it. I’d like now to more...
Nathan Davies
Aug 8, 20227 min read
The Parable of the Sower - Part 1
Introduction This parable appears in the Synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In each case there is a collection of parables and...
Nathan Davies
Aug 5, 20226 min read
Psalm 139 Omniscient, Omnipresent, Omnipotent God
Introduction The Psalms are a beautiful collection of hymns and prayers. Often written in response to particular historical events, yet...
Nathan Davies
Jul 7, 20229 min read
The armour of God. A study from Ephesians 6 - Part 2
Introduction In part 1 we looked at why we need the armour of God, and began to consider our call to stand firm. Here we are examining...
Nathan Davies
Jun 9, 202213 min read
The armour of God. A study from Ephesians 6 - Part 1
Introduction Paul’s letter to the churches in Ephesus is different from his other letters. In the other letters are more personal...
Nathan Davies
Jun 2, 20228 min read
What is Prophecy - Part 2
Introduction In the first part of this study on prophecy we have laid a good foundation for further study. We have considered a...
Nathan Davies
May 4, 20229 min read
What is Prophecy - Part 1
Introduction Many Christians believe in prophecy, believing that God speaks to people today. But what does it mean for God to speak to...
Nathan Davies
Apr 27, 20229 min read
The Two Builders
Introduction Jesus teaching the parable of the wise and foolish builders is recorded in Matthew 7: 24 - 27 and Luke 6: 46 - 49. I...
Nathan Davies
Mar 7, 20226 min read
Gideon
Introduction In the book of Judges we read the story of Gideon (chapters 6 - 8). This is a well known story, one many of us will be...
Nathan Davies
Mar 1, 202220 min read
I AM Statements of Jesus; Part 2
Introduction Hopefully you enjoyed the first half of this study guide . We continue the guide now, starting in John 11. Interestingly...
Nathan Davies
Jan 24, 202212 min read
I AM Statements of Jesus; Part 1
Introduction As Christians it is important that we understand who Jesus is; after all we are in a relationship with Him, and we are...
Nathan Davies
Jan 18, 202215 min read
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