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Luke 21

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus is more concerned with the motivation of the heart than the quantity (verses 1-4).  Jesus would not have us be surprised by the global assault on the Church that we are seeing; this IS the present for our brothers and sisters around the globe (verses 10-28).  What did I learn about […]

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John 2

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus turned water into wine at a wedding celebration without great fanfare. We need to serve God humbly without expecting great recognition. What did I learn about disciple-making? Jesus showed others the importance of giving their best. We must give our best in service to the Lord.   Extended […]

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Luke 20

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus cleverly responds to those who would try to trap him not with condemnation but with questions that unlock their motives. What did I learn about disciple-making? I could better utilize the art of returning a question with a question. Beware of those who are prideful and like having […]

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Luke 19

What did I learn about Jesus? “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost” (verse 10). Jesus is a highly sought after man—both positively by those who will hang onto his words and those that seek to have him destroyed (verses 47-48). What did I learn about disciple-making? There is an […]

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Luke 18

What did I learn about Jesus? Jesus is looking for faith—in the persistent pray-er, in the beggar, and in us. His message continues to be about the “kingdom of God” and its coming to earth (verses 17, 29-30). What did I learn about disciple-making? Disciple-making is not for the proud but for the humble (verses […]

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Humbled

By Dr. Scott Bevans We have spent the better part of this week seeing children at the Safe Haven School and the adults at the lay pastor training.  Picture the momentary pause before clinic starts when we gather in a circle and bow our heads.  Our ages vary greatly.  Some are dressed in scrubs, others […]

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Luke 17

What did I learn about Jesus? He has the power to heal—I just don’t want to forget that! (verse 14) He teaches often about the coming of the Kingdom—this is important! What did I learn about disciple-making? People are watching us, and we better live consistent lives of humble and witness that lead people toward […]

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