Saul, the Synagogue’s ‘bad boy’ and Judaism’s rising star, was fired up for a mission. His intent? Arrest, imprison and have killed, all members of the seditious new sect elevating…
With the greatest sense of urgency, Mark’s Gospel account was the first writing to introduce the reading world to an extraordinarily average-looking, exceedingly unpretentious, man, yet one who came bearing…
In the brief span of 3 ½ years, Jesus is tasked with the wildest of missions – to convey to an unsuspecting people, the height and depth and breadth of…
Jesus’ public ‘mission field’ was only about 3½ years. So very much to teach and to demonstrate in so very short a time! He spoke only the words of the…
As we imagine the disciples’ head-spinning days following the Resurrection, we can also picture the unaltered, laser focus of Jesus. Looking back at his previous interactions, teachings, and examples, one…
John Wimber, Founder of the Vineyard movement, would say, ‘Everybody gets to play.’ To that end, next Sunday, we all get to be the message. Here’s the loose structure that…
Commitment #5 – Stay Visible As controversy over Jesus and his teachings mounted and Jewish opposition grew hotter and more violent, the disciples became increasingly concerned for his safety, while…
Commitment #4 – Demonstrate Grace First on the list: Complete the Mission. Second: Watch for Distractions. Third: Keep in Prayer Touch. Next, hone the skill of Demonstrating Grace. One dictionary…
Jesus’ disciples, if they experienced anything in their time with their Savior-friend, Jesus, it was being overwhelmed. Surely, by the end of that traumatic week in Jerusalem during the Feast…
In a letter to the church planted in Corinth just five years previously, Paul addresses the ungodliness plaguing the congregation there: immaturity, instability, divisions, jealousy and envy, lawsuits, marital difficulties,…
