Faithfulness above All
Disciples and Disciple-making (20)Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. 1 Corinthians 4.2 Friendship—especially spiritual friendship—is a matter of stewardship. Soul friends entrust their souls to one another, not merely to be able to “dump” our burdens but to find encouragement, guidance, support, and correction in our journey with the Lord. Soul […]
Salt of the Earth
Pray for Your Church: Impact (2) “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” Matthew 5.13 A questionIf we’re going to pray for our church and expect the Lord […]
Lesson 18: By Their Fruit
Thank you for taking the time to join me today as we reflect on Jesus’ words together. My prayer is that this study of Matthew 7:15-20 would bring clarity, conviction, and encouragement to your life as a disciple of Christ. The Danger of False Prophets As we approach the closing section of the Sermon on […]
Born a King
Synoptic Gospels 3: Shepherd and King (1) Pray Psalm 72.12-15.For He will deliver the needy when he cries,The poor also, and him who has no helper.He will spare the poor and needy,And will save the souls of the needy.He will redeem their life from oppression and violence;And precious shall be their blood in His sight.And He shall […]
Think on Jesus
Our readings in this series are from the book, Revived! Here is a brief excerpt from page 75: “Meditate on the beauty of the Lord. Think of Jesus on the mount of transfiguration, throughout the book of Revelation, and in such psalms as 2, 45, 47, and 110. Let the images conveyed there fill the purview of your […]
Forcing Our Way In?
Luke 16:14–18 (ESV) The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God. “The Law and the Prophets […]