Be Like Jesus
The Shepherd’s Example (2)But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts. Romans 13.14 Effectiveness in ministry begins within those who are called as shepherds in the Lord’s flock. We will not succeed in making disciples, nurturing healthy churches, or seeing the Kingdom come on earth as it is heaven […]
Planning to Succeed
The Kingdom Economy: These Last Days (7) So teach us to number our days,That we may gain a heart of wisdom…Let Your work appear to Your servants,And Your glory to their children.And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us,And establish the work of our hands for us;Yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90.12, […]
What We Know That They Don’t
Our readings in this series are from the book, Understanding the Times Here is a brief excerpt from page 30: “The secular person has concluded that God is not relevant for his life. If we grant them this conclusion, we will not make the effort to show Christ’s love or urge our neighbors to believe in Him. […]
Promised Messiah
Acts to Paul (1) Pray Psalm 119.17-19.Deal bountifully with Your servant,That I may live and keep Your word.Open my eyes, that I may seeWondrous things from Your law.I am a stranger in the earth;Do not hide Your commandments from me. Sing Psalm 119.17-19.(Open My Eyes: Open My Eyes, That I May See)Open my eyes, LORD, let me see wonderful […]
Tribute
Luke 20:19–26 (ESV) The scribes and the chief priests sought to lay hands on him at that very hour, for they perceived that he had told this parable against them, but they feared the people. So they watched him and sent spies, who pretended to be sincere, that they might catch him in something he […]