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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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Jonah
A study of the complete book of Jonah. One of the twelve minor prophets, with plenty to teach us today. We start by asking what kind of writing is Jonah, before we look at applying the lessons it teaches us today.
Nathan Davies
Apr 311 min read
Seeking God in Times of Trouble
This study looks at what it means to call on God in times of trouble and distress. Using examples from the Old and New Testament we look at how we too can call on God in our darkest moments
Nathan Davies
Mar 115 min read
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
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
The Widow at Zarephath: A small act with a big impact
A widows small act of obedience with far reaching impact in the story of Israel, showing God can use our obedience in ways we can't imagine
Nathan Davies
Feb 15, 20254 min read
Following Wholeheartedly
A short post looking at Caleb and how he followed God wholeheartedly. We look at what that might mean, and how we can do the same
Nathan Davies
Nov 11, 20246 min read
How to define a great nation
In this post I want to explore the question of how to define a great nation. This is a promise God gives to Abraham in Genesis 12, and it...
Nathan Davies
Sep 28, 20247 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
Psalm 1 - Choose Life
Psalm 1 outlines 2 choices for life, we must make a choice before pressing into the rest of the Psalter
Nathan Davies
Jun 14, 20245 min read
Why 2 Stone Tablets?
Introduction Source: https://frted.wordpress.com/2018/07/02/st-gregory-nazianzus-the-10-commandments/ Recently I was asked the question:...
Nathan Davies
Apr 16, 20244 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
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
Joshua 6: 2
“Then God said to Joshua “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands along with its king and its fighting men.” Joshua 6: 2 The...
Nathan Davies
Nov 27, 20223 min read
Psalm 34: 8
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34: 8 We are to engage our senses as we come to...
Nathan Davies
Nov 27, 20222 min read
Psalm 119: 9-11
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your...
Nathan Davies
Nov 27, 20224 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
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
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
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
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
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