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Matthew 22

What did I learn about Jesus? He could spar with any religious or intellectual leader. Jesus did not refuse any question asked of him—he engaged the inquisitor. What did I learn about disciple-making? Allow the curious to ask questions—don’t be afraid they’re too big for Jesus. Extended thoughts and observations from elder, Gregg Colbo:In Matthew […]

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Matthew 19

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus has something to say about marriage and divorce, and it’s radical to our current world culture (verses 3-12). Jesus has something to radical to say about money, too (verses 20-30). What did I learn about disciple-making? Don’t be afraid to address the difficult stuff of life, especially sex […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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