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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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Unexpected Encounters
God is a God of the unexpected encounter. The Bible is full of stories of people encountering God when they were not expecting it, or in way
Nathan Davies
Jan 2413 min read
The Lord's Prayer
A study of The Lord's Prayer, what it teaches us about our relationship with God, each other, and prayer
Nathan Davies
Dec 16, 202512 min read
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 4
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 3 covering 2 Thessalonians 2: 1 - 2: 12. We look at trusting God and the Second Coming
Nathan Davies
Dec 2, 202510 min read
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 3
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 3 covering 2 Thessalonians 2: 1 - 2: 12. We look at trusting God and the Second Coming
Nathan Davies
Nov 25, 20257 min read
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 2
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 2 covering 1 Thessalonians 3:14- 5:28. We dig into the topics of future hope, our action, and God's work. This is the 2nd part of a multi-part study
Nathan Davies
Nov 18, 202512 min read
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 1
1 & 2 Thessalonians: A Study of 2 Letters, Part 1 covering 1 Thessalonians 1:1 to 3:13. We look at the context of theses letters and dig into the topics of faith, love, hope, action, and standing firm. This is the start of a multi-part study
Nathan Davies
Nov 11, 202511 min read
Daily Bread
A deeper look at daily bread in the Lord's Prayer, referencing Proverbs and Exodus. In this we consider community, provision, trusting God, and depending on God.
Nathan Davies
Oct 16, 20254 min read
Crowd To Church - Part 2
Part 2 of the crowd to Church study focussing on the Church. We look at the core difference between the crowd and the Church
Nathan Davies
Aug 6, 202510 min read
Crowd To Church - Part 1
Part 1 of study looking at the difference between the crowd and the Church in the New Testament.
Nathan Davies
Jul 30, 20257 min read
Bringing People to Jesus
In this short study we look at what it means to bring people to Jesus, and how to do this well.
Nathan Davies
Mar 20, 20257 min read
Jesus Walks on Water
In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, & John we read the account of Jesus walking on the water. It’s a story we can learn from today.
Nathan Davies
Dec 13, 202411 min read
Psalm 2 - Jesus is King
This short study helps us to see that Jesus is the ultimate, final King.
Nathan Davies
Aug 6, 20246 min read
Paying Taxes and Bearing Images
Introduction In this study we will be looking at Mark 12: 13 - 17. This passage, often with the subheading “Paying Taxes to Caesar”, has...
Nathan Davies
Feb 24, 20245 min read
Torn Open and Torn Apart
Introduction In this study I’d like to take a look at a couple of words used at the start and end of Jesus’ ministry on earth. Often...
Nathan Davies
Dec 26, 20238 min read
Romans 11: 33
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgements, and his paths beyond tracing out!”...
Nathan Davies
Nov 3, 20236 min read
2 Corinthians 3: 17-18
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces, contemplate the...
Nathan Davies
Oct 4, 20236 min read
Sacrificial Heart; Not Sacrificial Rites
Introduction As we read the Old Testament and engage with the story of Israel we read how God gives His people a system of sacrifices. As...
Nathan Davies
Sep 25, 20237 min read
Ask Questions. Engage with the Answers
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
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