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On to a Good Thing

Phil Grout | 30 Dec 2011
Let's look back at some of the On to a Good Thing highlights of 2011!

1. How the Bible fits together
Back in January we shared Paul Wilkinson's visualisation of the cross references of the Bible.




2. Reverse thinking
In March we posted a video by Deo Volente Media called "Reverse Thinking". Make sure you get to at least 1 minute 15 seconds.




3. Memorising Scripture
In January, June, and July we posted links with great ideas on how to memorise scripture.
Fighter Verses
Girl Talk: Seeds of Character
16 Games and Ideas to help memorise the Bible


4. Reaching the Unreached 2011
In July we posted the link to all the talks, seminars and Q&A from the Reaching the Unreached 2011 conference on evangelism. Great stuff from Andy Mason, Tim Chester, Dai Hankey and others.


5. The Periodic Table of the Bible
More recently, here's what the Bible would look like in Periodic table form.




6. And finally...
If you missed it before, just a couple of weeks ago we shared Josh Harris' preaching notes series. Ever wondered what preachers take with them to the pulpit?
Part 1: Mark Dever, Mike Bullmore, C.J. Mahaney, Ray Ortlund, Jr., Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll and Joshua Harris.
Part 2: Steve Lawson, Kevin DeYoung, Tullian Tchividjian, David Platt, and Matt Chandler.




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On to a Good Thing

Phil Grout | 20 Dec 2011
What you've all been waiting for, the On to a Good Thing Christmas special!

1. Helpful Christmas videos
Some helpful videos to watch, on your own or in church:
God Showed Up – Christmas Movie
A Social Network Christmas
That's Christmas
Christmas in the City
Three Wise Men?

2. 16 Daddy Christmas Tips
Mark Driscoll challenges fathers to make sure they're ready for the Christmas season in his 16 Daddy Christmas Tips

3. And finally!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the Good Book Blog team!




Next week, the On to a Good Thing highlights of 2011!




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On to a Good Thing

Phil Grout | 14 Dec 2011
Here's our highlights for the week:

1. Tim Chester's Apologetic Sound Bites
Take a look at Tim Chester's current blog series as he suggests shorter answers to apologetic questions that you could say in a tea break at work or in a noisy pub!
Why doesn't God reveal himself more clearly?
How can you claim there's only one true religion?

2. Tweets for the Streets
On the same theme, here's some answers that are short enough to tweet!

3. Josh Harris' Preaching Notes Series
Ever wondered what preachers take with them to the pulpit? Check out some of these notes from some well-known preachers:
Part 1: Mark Dever, Mike Bullmore, C.J. Mahaney, Ray Ortlund, Jr., Tim Keller, Mark Driscoll and Joshua Harris.
Part 2: Steve Lawson, Kevin DeYoung, Tullian Tchividjian, David Platt, and Matt Chandler.

4. And finally...
Introducing our video of the week from The Village Church, "Advent: God with us"



Check back next week for the On to a Good Thing Christmas special!


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On to a Good Thing

Phil Grout | 7 Dec 2011

This month sees the return of our weekly round-up of the best things we have found on the internet over the past week.



1. 12 Days of Christmas Come Early as NIV Made Available for Download
Download the New International Version (NIV) on YouVersion's Bible app, free for a limited time.

2. The Periodic Table of the Bible
Ever wondered what the Bible would look like in Periodic table form?



3. HCSB vs. ESV vs. NIV
"Which Bible translation should I use?" Dr. Ray Clendenen (Holman Christian Standard Bible), Dr Wayne Grudem (English Standard Version), and Dr Doug Moo (New International Version) look at this question.

4. The Piano in Contemporary Worship
Do you play the piano at church? In two parts, Bob Kauflin shares his practical tips from his pre-conference piano seminar at WorshipGod11.
Part 1
Part 2


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On to a Good Thing

Tom Beard | 15 Jul 2011
Here are a couple of new PDFS with some fun, interactive ideas for teaching the creation story to kids - from Play on the Word.

Kevin DeYoung writes on the question Is it Okay for Christians to Believe in the Doctrine of Hell But Not Like It?

4 pieces of advice on how to witness to your non-Christian family from this book

Tim Chester offers some helpful advice on exegetical tools that he regularly uses.

On to a Good Thing

Tom Beard | 9 Jul 2011
Conference video
All the talks, seminars and Q&A from the Reaching the Unreached 2011 on evangelism. Great stuff from Andy Mason, Tim Chester, Dai Hankey and others.
www.reachingtheunreached.org.uk/conferences/2011/

16 games to memorise the bible
http://fervr.net/articles/16-games-activities-and-ideas-help-memorise-bible/

5 reasons for theological education
Australian Michael Jensen on why theological education is important.
http://mpjensen.blogspot.com/2011/07/why-theological-education.html

10 principles for singing in church
Kevin DeYoung on the hows and whys of singing in church.
thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2011/06/28/ten-principles-for-church-song-part-1/
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2011/06/30/ten-principles-for-church-singing-part-2/

On to a Good Thing

Tom Beard | 1 Jul 2011
The Cross
Can't ever dwell on the Cross for too long, so here are a couple of links to help do that. The first is a video from Australian David Short talking about what happens on the cross. The second is an old John Piper answer to the question posed by the fictional Ivan Karamazov. h/t Sydney Anglicans.
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2011/06/27/answering-ivan-karamazov-how-should-we-respond-to-horrible-sin/
http://thegospelcoalition.org/resources/a/why_did_jesus_have_to_die_what_actually_takes_place_on_the_cross

How often do you just listen?
Here's an app for the iphone which records how much you speak and how much you listen during a conversation.
http://www.afaithtoliveby.com/2011/06/30/the-must-buy-app-for-every-1-2-1-meeting/

What's the cultural narrative of your city?
DG have posted a section of an interview with Tim Keller about ways we can learn the culture of our cities in order to better ministry the gospel.
http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/interviews/q-a-with-tim-keller-3

Useful resources for Sunday School
The Vicar's Wife has posted some useful links to websites which are helpful for their Junior Church but applicable to all children's ministry. Also have a look at Richard Perkin's post on resources for parenting.
http://thevicarswife.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/junior-church-help-online/

On to a Good Thing

Tom Beard | 17 Jun 2011
New evidence about the Gospels
Dr Peter Williams, Director of Tyndale House, Cambridge, on some new and some old evidence that the Gospels were based on eyewitness testimony. An hour-long video, but very engaging. A question time follows.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5Ylt1pBMm8
Question time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6u04d6M3tAw
(ht: JT)

Helen Roseveare in action
Some hugely encouraging and challenging video of the inimitable Helen Roseveare speaking to 250 women on the subject “The Wheel of Life – Complete in Him.” Unashamed Workman has the links and story.
http://unashamedworkman.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/helen-roseveare/

Free Mp3 - We Belong to the Day
Bob Kaulfin of Sovereign Grace speak about a new song by Michael Morrow. He says "We don’t have many modern worship songs that talk about the return of Christ and the coming judgement in such a clear, biblical, hope-filled way."
Article here: www.worshipmatters.com/2011/06/09/we-belong-to-the-day-free-mp3-from-emu-music/
MP3 here: http://sgm.edgeboss.net/download/sgm/worshipmatters/freesong/we-belong-to-the-day.mp3

KJV @ 400
So many articles and events being held this year to celebrate the 400 year anniversary of the King James Version. The Archbishop of Sydney, Peter Jensen, writes from a slightly different angle, "When all is said and done, the significance of the King James Version of the Bible is somewhat overstated."
www.abc.net.au/religion/articles/2011/06/10/3240727.htm

Encourage your pastor
And, as we've not had a list yet this week, here are 35 ways to help your preacher improve.
www.afaithtoliveby.com/2011/06/16/35-ways-to-help-the-preacher-improve-his-preaching/

On to a Good Thing

Tom Beard | 10 Jun 2011
Visualise social media activity
Watch the number of videos on youtube or sms' sent or mins of calls on Skype in this cool little graphic. There's a LOT of content out there...
http://bigbible.org.uk/2011/06/does-social-media-count/

Masculinity
Here's a link to some resources on Manhood from US pastor Matt Chandler. Talks on the first link, study guide PDFs on the others.
The Image and Glory of God

What it means to be a man
Jesus, the Ultimate Example
The Man and the Church
Men and Sanctification
Men as Stewards
Money and Dating

Two lists from Desiring God
One list try not to do, one list to try. The first is 4 ways we forget actively the Lord and the second is 12 ways to glorify God at work.

www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/four-ways-we-forget-the-lord
www.desiringgod.org/blog/posts/12-ways-to-glorify-god-at-work

Venn that Tune
Great fun website here: www.vennthattune.com
A few inspired...



On to a Good Thing

Tom Beard | 3 Jun 2011
Memorising Scripture
Girl Talk has pooled together some of the best suggestions on how to encourage children to memorise scripture.
http://www.girltalkhome.com/blog/seeds-of-character-winners

How lazy are you?
Kevin DeYoung posts his associate pastor's notes on the respectable sin of laziness
http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevindeyoung/2011/06/02/guest-post-proverbs-on-laziness/

Who was Mr Moore?
You might have heard of the Moore College in Sydney, but who was it named after? Peter Bolt answers the question.
http://markdthompson.blogspot.com/2011/05/sydney-family-album-6.html

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