https://www.youtube.com/live/SwoMYsg1ovc?si=MkcmAan75oaw4WgO&t=2419 Jesus calls His Church to make disciples who follow Him, are being changed by Him, and are committed to His mission to seek and save the lost. This week we will learn about the Phases of a Disciple. Jim Putman helpfully summarizes the Four Stages of Discipleship in his book Real Life Discipleship: SpiritualContinueContinue reading “How Disciples Grow”
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What is a Disciple?
https://www.youtube.com/live/bQLnQcY9w-A?si=Y7l1MYnetX7IpGNU&t=2730 Last week we learned that the mission of the Church is to make disciples. Today we will discuss the answer to a very important question: “What is a Disciple?” What does a disciple look like and how can you spot one in a crowd? Are all Christians disciples? If not, when does a ChristianContinueContinue reading “What is a Disciple?”
A Heart to Make Disciples
https://www.youtube.com/live/90LZbKF-hLI?si=oWplkcikEJoyTvwW&t=2565 “What have you been doing this whole time?” It was a question I either dreaded or anticipated when I was a teenager. If I did all my chores before dad got home, I anticipated his approval. But, if I had neglected all or some of my chores, I dreaded the disappointment and discipline thatContinueContinue reading “A Heart to Make Disciples”
Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
https://www.youtube.com/live/Tw50V46i-6A?si=tW0VICPesn-lP5Sl&t=2342 Conflict is unavoidable. Everyone, at some time or another, will be embroiled in conflict. Conflict may mean anything from harsh words to loss of property or life. A clear sign of Christian maturity is not how well you avoid conflict, but how you respond to conflict. Ken Sande, author of The Peacemaker, said: PhotoContinueContinue reading “Blessed are the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)”
Jesus: Son of God (John 10:31-42)
https://www.youtube.com/live/5pA4u9465RA?si=e3HxCmbualTBESzd&t=2079 The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead. From the beginning they realized that Jesus was different than other Rabbis. Nicodemus told Jesus, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him” (John 3:2). They knew Jesus was different,ContinueContinue reading “Jesus: Son of God (John 10:31-42)”
The Good Shepherd: Part 2 (John 10:22-30)
https://www.youtube.com/live/3zROcnd7J5k?feature=share&t=2060 Approximately 2 months after the Feast of Tabernacles (Sept-Oct) was the Feast of Dedication (Nov-Dec). The Feast of Dedication, also known as Hanukkah, commemorated the liberation and rededication of the Temple in 164 BC. It is still observed by many Jews. Jesus was at the Temple for the Feast of Dedication when the JewishContinueContinue reading “The Good Shepherd: Part 2 (John 10:22-30)”
The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)
https://www.youtube.com/live/gZSiQr-nCI8?feature=share&t=2071 John 10 picks up immediately after Jesus’ rebuke of the Pharisees for their spiritual blindness. Remember, the Pharisees had just expelled a man from the synagogue who confessed that Jesus is the Christ (9:22). In John 10:1-21, Jesus uses an illustration of first-century sheep farming in order to admonish the Pharisees. In Jesus’ day,ContinueContinue reading “The Good Shepherd (John 10:1-21)”
A Blind Man and Blind Men (John 9)
The Feast of Booths is over but Jesus’ confrontation with the Jewish leaders still rages on. In John 9, we read about the 6th sign Jesus performed. These signs were miracles (sometimes public) that were meant to authenticate Jesus’ claim to be the Christ, the Son of God. The signs were verifiable proof that JesusContinueContinue reading “A Blind Man and Blind Men (John 9) “
Who Do You Think You Are? (John 8:48-59)
https://www.youtube.com/live/uoJVcVqvPWo?feature=share&t=2531 We pick back up in John 8:48-59 with Jesus’ confrontation with the Jews regarding His identity (and teaching). Rather than de-escalate the argument, Jesus refuses to back down. What has Jesus claimed? He claimed to be sent by God to earth (7:28). He claimed that His teaching is from God (7:16). He claimed thatContinueContinue reading “Who Do You Think You Are? (John 8:48-59)”
Do You Believe? (John 8:31-47)
https://www.youtube.com/live/0oLGgFoWxH4?feature=share&t=3060 The overarching theme of the Gospel of John is belief in Jesus. He wants those who do not believe to begin believing. He also wants those who believe to continue believing. He makes this clear in John 20:31, “These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God,ContinueContinue reading “Do You Believe? (John 8:31-47)”
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