What did I learn about Jesus? It is natural for Jesus to leave the 99 to search for the 1 who is lost (verse 12). Jesus is concerned that we practice forgiveness. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus gave plenty of practical instruction, including how to deal with sin-related conflict (verses 15-17). We need […]
As if joy itself made them speak….
As if joy itself made them speak. I felt a bit out of place walking into the Women’s Correctional facility in Bangkok. Beyond dealing with the typical third culture adjustments, it was further overwhelming to pass by hundreds of women dressed in the light blue and pink as they assembled Adidas shoeboxes and Banana […]
Matthew 17
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus is God’s Son and furthermore, is not a son of the earth (verses 5, 24-27). Jesus knows the plan to be killed and resurrected (verses 22-23). What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus let his disciples know the direction they were heading (verses 22-23). Faith grows over time—the […]
Matthew 16
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus is the promised Christ! (verse 20) Jesus is on a mission—to go to Jerusalem, to die, and to be raised again (verses 21-22). What did I learn about disciple-making? Disciples might go from dead right to dead wrong in a moment (verses 16, 22) Don’t downplay the cost […]
Matthew 15
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus is concerned with what defiles the heart, not outward appearances. Jesus is looking for people of faith. What did I learn about disciple-making? Sometimes you have to teach the same lesson twice (multiplying loaves again!). We may be surprised who Jesus calls to follow him. Extended thoughts […]
Matthew 14
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus insists on his own self-care. Jesus commends the risk-taking Peter, even when he fails. What did I learn about disciple-making? Bring Jesus what you have—he will multiply it (verses 19-20). Respond to Jesus’ invitation to, “Come” (verse 29). Extended thoughts and observations: Again, I offer my thoughts […]
Matthew 13
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus uses parables—stories about ordinary things everyone would have been familiar with—to explain what the Kingdom of God is like. Jesus was rejected by his hometown. What did I learn about disciple-making? Disciple-makers gather to hear the teachings of Jesus. Followers of Jesus keep asking for explanations. Extended […]
Broadway in the jungle? Likay – Thai Christian Drama
We have safely returned from Latongku and are still reveling in the amazingness of the last several days. We are grateful to have experienced it together because it will be difficult to adequately express any of the different experiences in words. And yet, there is so much that we want to share! We decided to […]
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Out in the Jungle
Here’s my highlight: One of the highlights for me from the last few days was joining in the celebration and events surrounding the dedication of the Latongku Health Center. It was incredible to see the Lord bring things that were once far fetched visions to reality. Allan Eubank was called to the Talakone in the […]
Matthew 12
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus reiterates that he is divine (verse 8). Jesus was a student of the Word (which speaks to importance of OUR studying and memorizing the Word). What did I learn about disciple-making? Again, our genuineness as disciples is clearly evidenced by the fruit of our lives. When you follow […]