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“When Jesus says, ‘I am the Good Shepherd,’ he’s saying something unflattering about us, but he’s saying something essential about himself.” In today’s #TakeFive, Sam Allberry discusses how Jesus’ claim to be our "Good Shepherd" is surprisingly controversial and perhaps a little insulting at first. 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/c/ask-rzim/take-five

“When Jesus says, ‘I am the Good Shepherd,’ he’s saying something unflattering about us, but he’s saying something essential about himself.” In today’s #TakeFive, Sam Allberry discusses how Jesus’ claim to be our "Good Shepherd" is surprisingly controversial and perhaps a little insulting at first.

You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/c/ask-rzim/take-five

What Does Jesus Mean When He says “I am the Good Shepherd”? | Sam Allberry | Take Five | RZIM

Even in the darkness night brings, you can probably still make out what your surroundings look like, or you can look up at the sky illuminated from light pollution. And, even in the remote areas of the world, the stars still fill the night sky. It's only when we experience complete and utter darkness that we realize how much we need light. In today’s #TakeFive, Sam Allberry describes his experience of this kind of utter darkness while caving in Thailand, drawing on this experience to reveal a spiritual truth represented in Jesus’ powerful description of himself as the “Light of the World.” 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/c/ask-rzim/take-five

Even in the darkness night brings, you can probably still make out what your surroundings look like, or you can look up at the sky illuminated from light pollution. And, even in the remote areas of the world, the stars still fill the night sky. It's only when we experience complete and utter darkness that we realize how much we need light. In today’s #TakeFive, Sam Allberry describes his experience of this kind of utter darkness while caving in Thailand, drawing on this experience to reveal a spiritual truth represented in Jesus’ powerful description of himself as the “Light of the World.”
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/c/ask-rzim/take-five

What Does It Mean for Jesus to Be “the Light of the World”? | Sam Allberry | Take Five | RZIM

Christianity is unique in how it approaches the question of suffering, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing says. Amy talks more about this in her newest book Where is God in All the Suffering? available here: https://rzim.christianbook.com/where-god-in-all-the-suffering/amy-orr-ewing/9781784982768/pd/982768?event=ESRCG

How do different religions explain suffering? How does Christianity differ? | Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing

Has your understanding of a clean room or house ever differed from your spouse’s, parent’s, or child's understanding of “clean”? Sam Allberry shares that, when he was a college student, his perception of a clean house was very different from his parents' (some of you may relate!). In this video, Sam talks about how, similarly, our understanding of what it means to be a good person–or, "to do a good job of being people"–is very different to God’s, and how we move forward with this knowledge. 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/c/ask-rzim/take-five

Has your understanding of a clean room or house ever differed from your spouse’s, parent’s, or child's understanding of “clean”? Sam Allberry shares that, when he was a college student, his perception of a clean house was very different from his parents' (some of you may relate!). In this video, Sam talks about how, similarly, our understanding of what it means to be a good person–or, "to do a good job of being people"–is very different to God’s, and how we move forward with this knowledge. 

You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/c/ask-rzim/take-five

What is “Good” to God? | Sam Allberry | Take Five | RZIM

"And this above all else, to thine own self be true," William Shakespeare said, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of our age. Is meaning a DIY project? After all, what alternative is there? Dr. Jo Vitale brings new perspective to this important question on the search for meaning in life. Want to hear more on this? Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/w8avqYZ6mGQ

Is meaning something we make, or something we were made for? | Dr. Jo Vitale

Did Jesus really feel pain or, as God, was he floating above genuine human experience? Amy talks more about this in her new book, "Where is God in All the Suffering?", available here: https://rzim.christianbook.com/where-god-in-all-the-suffering/amy-orr-ewing/9781784982768/pd/982768?event=ESRCN.

Did Jesus really experience pain and suffering? | Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing

Why are there numerical discrepancies in the Old Testament? If these numbers aren’t in sync with each other how can we trust the Bible on anything else? In today’s Take Five, RZIM Canada’s Daniel Gilman makes space for such a problematic question and provides compelling answers. 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

Why are there numerical discrepancies in the Old Testament? If these numbers aren’t in sync with each other how can we trust the Bible on anything else? In today’s Take Five, RZIM Canada’s Daniel Gilman makes space for such a problematic question and provides compelling answers.

You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

Numerical Errors in the Old Testament? How can I Trust the Bible? | Daniel Gilman | Take Five | RZIM

How could God be good when He makes provision for slavery in the Bible? In today’s #TakeFive, RZIM Canada’s Daniel Gilman examines this question by first looking at what African American slaves found in the Bible, which allowed them to see through slave master’s distortions of the Old Testament. For more on questions about slavery and the Bible be sure to check out Paul Copan’s “Is God A Moral Monster?” or read this article from Brandon Cleaver, “How Can I Trust the Bible When it was Used to Justify Slavery?”: https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-global/how-can-i-trust-the-bible-when-it-was-used-to-justify-slavery. 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

How could God be good when He makes provision for slavery in the Bible? In today’s #TakeFive, RZIM Canada’s Daniel Gilman examines this question by first looking at what African American slaves found in the Bible, which allowed them to see through slave master’s distortions of the Old Testament. For more on questions about slavery and the Bible be sure to check out Paul Copan’s “Is God A Moral Monster?” or read this article from Brandon Cleaver, “How Can I Trust the Bible When it was Used to Justify Slavery?”: https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-global/how-can-i-trust-the-bible-when-it-was-used-to-justify-slavery.
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

Why Would God Allow Slavery? | Daniel Gilman | Take Five | RZIM

Why does God command his people to commit violent acts of war in the Old Testament? In today’s #TakeFive, RZIM Canada’s Daniel Gilman draws on insights from Professor Paul Copan’s book “Is God a Moral Monster?” as he answers this tough question. 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: 
https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

Why does God command his people to commit violent acts of war in the Old Testament? In today’s #TakeFive, RZIM Canada’s Daniel Gilman draws on insights from Professor Paul Copan’s book “Is God a Moral Monster?” as he answers this tough question.

You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect:
https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

Why Does God Command Old Testament Violence? | Daniel Gilman | Take Five | RZIM

“We live in a world in which the possibility of human sacredness–that God-inspired idea that our lives have essential value, and should not be reduced to what we consume–has never been more under threat.” RZIM Senior Vice President Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing points us toward a unique way of seeing the world, one which does not diminish us but is realistic about our selfishness, and offers us nothing less than transformation of the human heart. 
 
Check out Amy’s newest book, “Where is God in All the Suffering?”: https://rzim.christianbook.com/where-god-in-all-the-suffering/amy-orr-ewing/9781784982768/pd/982768?event=ESRCG

“We live in a world in which the possibility of human sacredness–that God-inspired idea that our lives have essential value, and should not be reduced to what we consume–has never been more under threat.” RZIM Senior Vice President Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing points us toward a unique way of seeing the world, one which does not diminish us but is realistic about our selfishness, and offers us nothing less than transformation of the human heart. 

Check out Amy’s newest book, “Where is God in All the Suffering?”: https://rzim.christianbook.com/where-god-in-all-the-suffering/amy-orr-ewing/9781784982768/pd/982768?event=ESRCG

Will We Ever Have Enough? | Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing | The Saturday Session | RZIM

We’re living in a consumerist society. When it comes to God, many ask “what’s in it for me?” RZIM India’s Neil Vimalkumar talks about this today, testing the idea that following God means surrendering pleasure. 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: 
https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

We’re living in a consumerist society. When it comes to God, many ask “what’s in it for me?” RZIM India’s Neil Vimalkumar talks about this today, testing the idea that following God means surrendering pleasure.

You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: 
https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

Does Following God Mean You Give Up Having Fun? | Neil Vimalkumar | Take Five | RZIM

“Our essential dignity comes not because of our position in society but because you and I are made in the image of our maker.” On day four of this week’s #TakeFive, RZIM India’s Neil Vimalkumar continues his look at different angles on humanity by exploring the Christian idea that all human beings have essential worth and that we must learn from Jesus, who strides comfortably over human-made barriers. 
 
You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

“Our essential dignity comes not because of our position in society but because you and I are made in the image of our maker.” On day four of this week’s #TakeFive, RZIM India’s Neil Vimalkumar continues his look at different angles on humanity by exploring the Christian idea that all human beings have essential worth and that we must learn from Jesus, who strides comfortably over human-made barriers.

You’re invited to discuss the Take Five video series in RZIM Connect: https://connect.rzim.org/t/about-the-take-five-category/29856

The Christian Idea of Humanity’s Essential Worth | Neil Vimalkumar | Take Five | RZIM

Happiness: "the state of being happy." Joy: "the emotion of great delight or happiness." Is there a difference? Is joy attainable? Watch as Max Jeganathan distinguishes Christian joy as different than what we see in either of these definitions. Watch the full talk: https://youtu.be/tbfqQi-2_Wk

Happiness vs. Joy: What's the Difference? | Max Jeganathan

The Christian response to suffering is the most powerful, compelling reason for the truth and the uniqueness of the message of Jesus Christ. Watch the full talk here: https://youtu.be/tbfqQi-2_Wk

Jesus is the Only God with Scars. Why? | Max Jeganathan

In every religion of the world, God exercises mercy at the expense of his justice, apart from one: the Christian faith.

The Compassion of God and Uniqueness of the Christian Faith | Michael Ramsden

Amy Orr-Ewing looks at why human beings are continuously drawn to hope. Learn more about this in Amy's new book "Where is God in All the Suffering?" available here: https://rzim.christianbook.com/where-god-in-all-the-suffering/amy-orr-ewing/9781784982768/pd/982768?event=ESRCG

The world is broken–is there any hope? | Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing

In John 4, Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman drawing water from a well. Here, Dr. Jo Vitale says, we see Jesus challenge centuries of culturally reinforced racism, sexism, and social stigmatization to let the woman know that he sees her first and foremost as a human being. 
 
To hear more on this, check out this video in Jo's #TakeFive series: https://youtu.be/P3J_bWPI5OU

In John 4, Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman drawing water from a well. Here, Dr. Jo Vitale says, we see Jesus challenge centuries of culturally reinforced racism, sexism, and social stigmatization to let the woman know that he sees her first and foremost as a human being. 

To hear more on this, check out this video in Jo's #TakeFive series: https://youtu.be/P3J_bWPI5OU

Jesus Challenges Our Cultural Norms | Dr. Jo Vitale

"Christianity offers answers to the deepest questions of life." Dr. @vincervitale 
 
Do you have questions on origin, meaning, morality, or destiny? We believe Christianity does offer honest answers to the most difficult questions. Watch the full talk by Vince as he explores this idea more in depth: https://youtu.be/ejjTrFm-Aco

"Christianity offers answers to the deepest questions of life." Dr. @vincervitale 

Do you have questions on origin, meaning, morality, or destiny? We believe Christianity does offer honest answers to the most difficult questions. Watch the full talk by Vince as he explores this idea more in depth: https://youtu.be/ejjTrFm-Aco

Christianity Offers Answers to the Deepest Questions of Life | Dr. Vince Vitale

Learn more or purchase the book here: https://rzim.christianbook.com/where-god-in-all-the-suffering/amy-orr-ewing/9781784982768/pd/982768?event=ESRCG. Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is no stranger to pain and in her new book gives a heartfelt yet academically rigorous examination of how different belief systems deal with the problem of pain. She explains the unique answer that is found in Christ and how he can give us hope in the reality of suffering. 
 
This empathetic, easy-to-read, and powerful evangelistic book is good for both unbelievers and believers alike. It will help those hoping to answer one of life’s biggest questions as well as those who are either suffering personally or comforting others.

Learn more or purchase the book here: https://rzim.christianbook.com/where-god-in-all-the-suffering/amy-orr-ewing/9781784982768/pd/982768?event=ESRCG. Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is no stranger to pain and in her new book gives a heartfelt yet academically rigorous examination of how different belief systems deal with the problem of pain. She explains the unique answer that is found in Christ and how he can give us hope in the reality of suffering.

This empathetic, easy-to-read, and powerful evangelistic book is good for both unbelievers and believers alike. It will help those hoping to answer one of life’s biggest questions as well as those who are either suffering personally or comforting others.

Where is God in All the Suffering? Book Trailer

Is there an exclusive means to salvation? Yes, Abdu Murray says, yet we see in John 3:16 that the invitation is inclusive: "You're invited, I'm invited." 
 
Hear more on this from Abdu in his #TakeFive series: https://youtu.be/iOCBEKA6r94

Is there an exclusive means to salvation? Yes, Abdu Murray says, yet we see in John 3:16 that the invitation is inclusive: "You're invited, I'm invited."

Hear more on this from Abdu in his #TakeFive series: https://youtu.be/iOCBEKA6r94

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