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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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

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

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

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

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

Colossians 1: 15-16

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth,...

Nathan Davies

Jul 31, 20238 min read

2 Corinthians 13: 14

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13: 14...

Nathan Davies

May 26, 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

Hebrews 11: 1

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11: 1 There is so much much in this very short...

Nathan Davies

Jan 4, 20235 min read

John 4: 23-24

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth for they are the kind of...

Nathan Davies

Dec 8, 20224 min read

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Practical Theology

Daily Bread

Bringing People to Jesus

The Widow at Zarephath: A small act with a big impact

Following Wholeheartedly

How to define a great nation

Psalm 2 - Jesus is King

Why 2 Stone Tablets?

Paying Taxes and Bearing Images

Torn Open and Torn Apart

Romans 11: 33

2 Corinthians 3: 17-18

Sacrificial Heart; Not Sacrificial Rites

Ask Questions. Engage with the Answers

The Blind Man with Extra Insight

Sharers in the Promise

Colossians 1: 15-16

2 Corinthians 13: 14

The Tempting of Jesus

Hebrews 11: 1

John 4: 23-24

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