Jesus appears to the disciples, but Thomas is not there. Thomas says that he must see the marks on his body in order to trust. Jesus appears again and Thomas trusts Jesus.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Jars of Clay | 2 Corinthians 4 | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
The Apostle Paul reminds his friends in the church of Corinth in 2 Corinthians 4, that we hold this treasure of God's grace in jars of clay. No matter what our circumstances, we can persevere.
The Apostle Paul offers his friends in Corinth a description of God's love that offers hope for reconciliation to a divided group. This most excellent way found in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 is what our world needs today.
view commentary at https://cartoonistbible.com/visuals/1-corinthians-131-8-what-is-love/
A Cartoonist's Guide to Holy Week in the Four GospelsSteve Thomason
This presentation contains a graphic novel style illustration of the story of Holy Week from all four Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Visit cartoonistbible.com/holyweek to explore these amazing stories.
This presentation walks through Mark 1:1-20 and highlights Jesus' message of the Kingdom of God. What does it mean to "repent and believe the Good News?"
The document discusses Trinitarian theology and its implications for understanding God and human relationships. It explores how the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit living in community can inform how humans live in society. The Trinity is presented as a model of self-giving love between persons that Christians aim to emulate in their own relationships and communities.
What is the Bible and why does it matter? This presentation offers a visual introduction to the Bible as a bookshelf, a shared story, a window to Jesus, and meditation literature. Walk through the books, timeline, and maps of the Bible.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Jars of Clay | 2 Corinthians 4 | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
The Apostle Paul reminds his friends in the church of Corinth in 2 Corinthians 4, that we hold this treasure of God's grace in jars of clay. No matter what our circumstances, we can persevere.
The Apostle Paul offers his friends in Corinth a description of God's love that offers hope for reconciliation to a divided group. This most excellent way found in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 is what our world needs today.
view commentary at https://cartoonistbible.com/visuals/1-corinthians-131-8-what-is-love/
A Cartoonist's Guide to Holy Week in the Four GospelsSteve Thomason
This presentation contains a graphic novel style illustration of the story of Holy Week from all four Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Visit cartoonistbible.com/holyweek to explore these amazing stories.
This presentation walks through Mark 1:1-20 and highlights Jesus' message of the Kingdom of God. What does it mean to "repent and believe the Good News?"
The document discusses Trinitarian theology and its implications for understanding God and human relationships. It explores how the Trinity of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit living in community can inform how humans live in society. The Trinity is presented as a model of self-giving love between persons that Christians aim to emulate in their own relationships and communities.
What is the Bible and why does it matter? This presentation offers a visual introduction to the Bible as a bookshelf, a shared story, a window to Jesus, and meditation literature. Walk through the books, timeline, and maps of the Bible.
This presentation is designed to help high school students prepare for the inevitable moment of deconstruction that will happen in their lives and various ways that people process the experience.
This image was inspired by a lecture given by Dr. Aaron Simmons, a professor of Philosophy at Furnam University, at Theology Beer Camp on October 21, 2023. He was talking about Ethics after Deconstruction, drawing from Kierkegaard and existentialist philosophy.
The End of Theological Education Presentation.pptxSteve Thomason
My visual book review of The End of Theological Education by Ted Smith. This was presented to the faculty of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN on October 25, 2023.
A Cartoonist's Guide to Acts is a full-color graphic novel and image pack telling the story of how Jesus' first disciples took the good news across cultural barriers. Use these images to enhance your preaching and teaching by engaging your audience in a fresh way.
Jesus Feeds 4,000 | A Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew 15:1-16:12Steve Thomason
Matthew 15:1-16:12 tells the story of Jesus in Genessarat where he speaks with the Syro-Phoenician woman, feeds 4,000+ people with seven loaves and some fish, and is confronted by the religious leaders.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel. You might use some of these images to illustrate a sermon, teach a class, or to help you study.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Does the American Dream of independence reflect Jesus' dream of the Kingdom of God? In this post we reflect on dependence, independence, and interdependence. read post at https://www.stevethomason.net/2023/06/28/a-declaration-of-interdependence-reflections-on-independence-day/
The Trinity: A Cartoonist's Guide to the Triune GodSteve Thomason
Let's face it. Talking about God is difficult. How can finite human beings comprehend the infinite, ultimate reality. One of the ways that Christians have attempted to describe the nature of God is with the language of trinity. God is three in one. This PowerPoint offers some visuals to help you study and teach on the Trinity. Enjoy!
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:1-14Steve Thomason
The Book of Acts begins where the Gospel of Luke ends. Jesus is on a mountain with his disciples. He tells them that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
The Day of Pentecost | A Visual Guide to Acts 2:1-13Steve Thomason
The Holy Spirit swept into the lives of Jesus' disciples in a dramatic way on the Jewish Festival of Pentecost. These slides will help you tell the story.
The Book of Acts begins where the Gospel of Luke ends. Jesus is on a mountain with his disciples. He tells them that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Matthew 24:1-25:46 records Jesus' teaching about the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the age. It is known as the Eschatological Discourse.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
Matthew 21:18-23:39 tells the story of the religious' leaders verbal attack on Jesus, questioning his authority and how he responds with parables and harsh warnings.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
Matthew 21:1-17 tells the story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and driving the money changers out of the temple.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
Matthew 19:1-20:34 tells the story of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and his teaching along the way.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer improvements to mood, focus, and overall well-being over time.
This document outlines the basic narrative pattern of the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It shows that Jesus spends the first part of his ministry in Galilee before making his final journey to Jerusalem. The transfiguration marks the turning point as Jesus transitions from Galilee to Jerusalem.
This presentation is designed to help high school students prepare for the inevitable moment of deconstruction that will happen in their lives and various ways that people process the experience.
This image was inspired by a lecture given by Dr. Aaron Simmons, a professor of Philosophy at Furnam University, at Theology Beer Camp on October 21, 2023. He was talking about Ethics after Deconstruction, drawing from Kierkegaard and existentialist philosophy.
The End of Theological Education Presentation.pptxSteve Thomason
My visual book review of The End of Theological Education by Ted Smith. This was presented to the faculty of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN on October 25, 2023.
A Cartoonist's Guide to Acts is a full-color graphic novel and image pack telling the story of how Jesus' first disciples took the good news across cultural barriers. Use these images to enhance your preaching and teaching by engaging your audience in a fresh way.
Jesus Feeds 4,000 | A Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew 15:1-16:12Steve Thomason
Matthew 15:1-16:12 tells the story of Jesus in Genessarat where he speaks with the Syro-Phoenician woman, feeds 4,000+ people with seven loaves and some fish, and is confronted by the religious leaders.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel. You might use some of these images to illustrate a sermon, teach a class, or to help you study.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Does the American Dream of independence reflect Jesus' dream of the Kingdom of God? In this post we reflect on dependence, independence, and interdependence. read post at https://www.stevethomason.net/2023/06/28/a-declaration-of-interdependence-reflections-on-independence-day/
The Trinity: A Cartoonist's Guide to the Triune GodSteve Thomason
Let's face it. Talking about God is difficult. How can finite human beings comprehend the infinite, ultimate reality. One of the ways that Christians have attempted to describe the nature of God is with the language of trinity. God is three in one. This PowerPoint offers some visuals to help you study and teach on the Trinity. Enjoy!
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit in Acts 1:1-14Steve Thomason
The Book of Acts begins where the Gospel of Luke ends. Jesus is on a mountain with his disciples. He tells them that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
The Day of Pentecost | A Visual Guide to Acts 2:1-13Steve Thomason
The Holy Spirit swept into the lives of Jesus' disciples in a dramatic way on the Jewish Festival of Pentecost. These slides will help you tell the story.
The Book of Acts begins where the Gospel of Luke ends. Jesus is on a mountain with his disciples. He tells them that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them and they will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Matthew 24:1-25:46 records Jesus' teaching about the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the age. It is known as the Eschatological Discourse.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
Matthew 21:18-23:39 tells the story of the religious' leaders verbal attack on Jesus, questioning his authority and how he responds with parables and harsh warnings.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
Matthew 21:1-17 tells the story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem and driving the money changers out of the temple.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
Matthew 19:1-20:34 tells the story of Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and his teaching along the way.
This PowerPoint presentation walks through the Cartoonist's Guide to Matthew Graphic Novel panel-by-panel.
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can offer improvements to mood, focus, and overall well-being over time.
This document outlines the basic narrative pattern of the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It shows that Jesus spends the first part of his ministry in Galilee before making his final journey to Jerusalem. The transfiguration marks the turning point as Jesus transitions from Galilee to Jerusalem.