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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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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
Parables of the Lost
Introduction In Luke 15 we have this encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees. We see, in the previous chapter, that Jesus has been...
Nathan Davies
Nov 24, 20219 min read
Psalm 23 We Have a Shepherd
Introduction Possibly the most famous Psalm, and maybe one of the most famous passages of the Bible, Psalm 23 is packed with truth. It is...
Nathan Davies
Nov 11, 202110 min read
Who Are You? A study from Ephesians 1 & 2
Introduction Who are you? Take a moment to think about it, write your answer down. Often when we are asked this question our answer comes...
Nathan Davies
Oct 7, 202118 min read
Looking for Connections
Introduction This series has really been about studying scripture, about digging deep into specific texts, trying to understand them in...
Nathan Davies
Sep 12, 20213 min read
How to use the Original Language
Introduction As we mentioned earlier in this course the Bible is translated. It was not written in English, Jesus did not read the NIV,...
Nathan Davies
Sep 5, 20213 min read
Context in the Gospels and Letters
Introduction We are continuing with the importance of context but looking now at the narrower context of the specific audience. As I...
Nathan Davies
Aug 29, 20215 min read
The Importance of Context
Introduction In this session we are going to look at the importance of context. There are two types of context that can really help us:...
Nathan Davies
Aug 22, 20213 min read
Living Water
Invitation and Promise We encounter living water in both the Old and New Testament. In this study guide we are going to look at what that...
Nathan Davies
Aug 20, 20217 min read
Why Study the Bible?
Understanding why we do something is a great motivator and it helps in continuing to do it. This is especially true when it gets tough....
Nathan Davies
Aug 15, 20218 min read
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