Jesus was the ultimate teacher. He “went around doing good” (Acts 10:38), and much of that good was centered on his teaching. At the beginning of his ministry he called the twelve disciples so that they might help him while he was on earth, but also that he might deposit in them the important message […]
Week 23 Mission | One Leader’s Story
“I’m already a believer. Why do I need to become a disciple?” You may hear comments like this when discussing discipleship. It’s not uncommon to meet with confusion or even skepticism when talking about our call to carry out the Great Commission. In some cases, it’s a matter of fearing what we don’t understand. Confusion […]
Week 22 Mission | Loving the Lost
Many Christians don’t seem to like non-Christians. Well, maybe it’s not that they don’t like them as much as they don’t like their beer drinking and their offensive language. And they certainly don’t want their children associating with those children. Such behavior and language may rub off on them. Consequently, Christians tend to isolate and […]
Week 21 Mission | When the Good News Is Good News
God’s gospel will always be good news in every place, every culture, and every time. God has placed in every man and woman a longing for him only he can fill. Here’s how it looks. The Testimony of a Changed Life In John 15:7 God promised to answer prayer according to his will. Psalm 66:18 […]
Week 20 Mission | Experience Sabbath Today, Everyday
Do you feel like you never stop chasing the Sabbath? Do you often feel so close to reaching a time of rest, prayer, and conversation with the Lord only to realize the finish line moved 10 steps ahead? Unexpected situations occur such as a sick child, broken pipe, friend in need, or feeling of inadequacy […]