Jared Kennedy

Jan 16, 2025 | westminsterkids.com | Jared Kennedy

I’m passionate about helping children to see how every part of a church worship service tells the story of the gospel. But God hasn’t just commanded us to worship him when we come to church. The Bible teaches us to praise the Lord during every part of our day. God wants us to teach our kids to live fully worshipful lives. In Psalm 78:4, the songwriter, Asaph, declares: “We will . . .

Dec 28, 2023 | theaquilareport.com | Jared Kennedy

By teaching us to name our sin, this doctrine gives us hope for growth in Christ. Paul wants Christians to be aware of their remaining sin, but he doesn’t want us to think we’re trapped. He calls us to mortify our sinful nature again and again until we reach glory (Eph. 4:22; Col. 3:5ff.). How do we do this? We don’t obfuscate about our sin but regularly call the “old man” by his name in confession. “Concupiscence” isn’t a word most people use every day.

Jun 18, 2023 | crossway.org | Colin F Smith |Adam Griffin |Jared Kennedy |Bobby Jamieson

Witnessing Parents in WorshipImagine a football stadium filled with people. In the middle of the field there is a platform. The Book of the Law of Moses is brought out and Ezra, the scribe, climbs the steps and begins to read. Hours later, he is still reading, and the people are still listening. They know that when God’s word is opened, God’s voice is heard. Nehemiah notes that along with the men there were also women, and there were children old enough to understand (Neh. 8:3).