What is a Disciple? Many Christians know that Jesus commanded His church to “make disciples” (Matt 28:18-20), but what exactly is a disciple? What does he/she look like and how can you spot one in a crowd? One of the best definitions of a disciple comes from a pastor named Jim Putman. In his book,ContinueContinue reading “What is a Disciple? (Matthew 4:18-22)”
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2012 Year End Review (Matthew 28:18-20)
As one year draws to an end and a new year fast approaches, many people reflect on the past year’s successes and failures and set goals (resolutions) for the coming year. Whether it is to lose weight, save more, or spend less; we tend to view the new year as a fresh start. (Some howeverContinueContinue reading “2012 Year End Review (Matthew 28:18-20)”
Yes, but let me first (Luke 9:57-62)
One of the great themes of the Gospel of Luke is the emphasis on following Jesus. Following involves submission to Jesus and His teaching and being completely committed to Him as Lord. Jesus told His disciples in Luke 9:23, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross dailyContinueContinue reading “Yes, but let me first (Luke 9:57-62)”
Following Jesus (Luke 9:21-26)
The Context Peter has just confessed that Jesus is “The Christ of God” (20). Jesus “commanded them to tell this to no none” (21). This may sound odd, but it was because the crowds wanted the Christ to be a political freedom fighter. Jesus knew that the Christ “must suffer many things…be killed, and onContinueContinue reading “Following Jesus (Luke 9:21-26)”
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