In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am bringing back an old feature from this blog, “Pastor Brad’s Corner,” and utilizing it as a space to pause, reflect, and chew on Scripture, sermons, and stories from the past week.
Resources.
“The Sacredness of Preaching,” Michael Cooper
“People Aren’t Downgraded to Angels When They Die,” Chad Bird
“On the Christo-centricity of Scripture,” article by yours truly
“On the distinction between Christ and angels in the letter to the Hebrews,” article by yours truly
The Preacher: His Life and Work, John Henry Jowett
Grace: So Much More Than You Know & So Much Better Than You Think, Brad J. Gray
Sponsor.
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Credits.
Ad music: “Coffee Stains” by Finley, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Intro music: “West Coast” by Ryan Little, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Singing in church, angels as a downgrade, and pulpit talk.