The Light Shines in the Darkness
Based on John 1:1-5, 9-14 Opening Scripture In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it… The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made […]
Kingdom Vision
Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount (3) Pray Psalm 37.1-6.Do not fret because of evildoers,Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.For they shall soon be cut down like the grass,And wither as the green herb.Trust in the LORD, and do good;Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness.Delight yourself also in the […]
Whose Church? Whose Vision?
Christ’s Vision for the Church (1) “…I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” Matthew 16.18 Whatever you wantThese days it’s possible to find just about whatever you might want in a church. Whether your style is traditional or contemporary, your interest fellowship or outreach, your preference for the […]
All Things New
The apostle Paul wrote that, when we come to Jesus Christ, we are made new creatures. Everything in our lives begins to be new, especially the environment into which we have been conveyed. Today’s reading from The Kingdom Turn is found on pages 6 and 7: “Everyone who truly comes to faith in Jesus Christ is responding […]
Everything Is an Opportunity
Acts 24:24–27 (NIV) Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, […]