What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus clearly identified those who he called as leaders, and he focused first on them. He understood the importance of solitude and prayer and sought it out. What did I learn about disciple-making? We must evaluate our lives and ask how we are aligned to the mission of Jesus… […]
Luke 5
Luke 4
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus memorized Scripture to resist temptation. What did I learn about disciple-making? Temptation can be used by God to prepare us for deeper ministry. God’s work is done with or without us, will we be a part of his mission to his world? Extended thoughts and observations from […]
Luke 3
What did I learn about Jesus? He had the total support and affirmation of the Father and the Spirit. What did I learn about disciple-making? We must prepare our hearts and humbly bear the fruits of a changed life. We never simply “wait,” but all waiting is a preparation for action. Extended thoughts and […]
Luke 2
What did I learn about Jesus? He was willing to lower himself for us. He came to save us from sin, not just hardship and illness. What did I learn about disciple-making? Christ’s way, and thus my way, is to be self-sacrificial and willing to be humbled. Extended thoughts and observations from Pastor Mark: […]
Luke 1
What did I learn about Jesus? The people he works through make themselves available as servants. What did I learn about disciple-making? Trust God to do the impossible! Extended thoughts and observations from Pastor Mark: Notice in verses 1 through 4 that this is a work of careful historical research. We believe that the Holy Spirit […]
Mark 16
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus rose again from the dead. Jesus offers us the same new life that He has. What did I learn about disciple-making? The first people to tell the good news that Jesus was alive were women. The call to disciple-making is not a call to men only, despite Jesus […]
Cambodia 2015 Leaves Next Week
Pray as the team prepares to leave. […]
Mark 15
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus was alone and deserted on the cross. If we ever feel lonely, we can know that Jesus has experienced loneliness too. What did I learn about disciple-making? Through his death on the cross Jesus reconciled his disciples to God, so that even when he left, God could still […]
Mark 14
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus prayed to his Father to remove this burden from him but then prayed: ‘Yet not what I will, but what you will.’ We are allowed to ask God for things that we want in prayer, but we must remember that whatever God’s response we are called to do […]
Mark 13
What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus will come again, not as a sacrificial Lamb, but as a conquering Lord. We can rest assured that no matter what happens, in the end, Jesus wins. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus tell his disciples to stand firm, be on […]