Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:14-15 (HCSB) You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house. Today’s Question: If asked candidly, whom wouldContinue reading “Becoming “Glow in the Dark” People (Lesson #12- Summer School with Jesus)”
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Like a Country Ham Biscuit to the Soul (Lesson #11- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:13 (HCSB) You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty? It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled on by men. Today’s Question: What is your greatest contribution to society? Today’s Commentary: There isContinue reading “Like a Country Ham Biscuit to the Soul (Lesson #11- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Attitude of a Disciple (Lesson 10- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Re-read the “Beatitudes” from Matthew 5:3-12 as a time for reflection and review of the attitude of a Jesus follower. Today’s Question: In what ways are those who are following another god (including themselves) deceived? Today’s Commentary: According to the philosophy of the Jewish leaders in Jesus’ day and the modern American culture:Continue reading “The Attitude of a Disciple (Lesson 10- Summer School with Jesus)”
When it is Good to Get Hate Mail (Lesson 9- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:10-12 (HCSB) Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. You are blessed when they insult and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of Me.Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted theContinue reading “When it is Good to Get Hate Mail (Lesson 9- Summer School with Jesus)”
Love, Joy, and Peace- the Jesus Way (Lesson 8- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:9 (HCSB) The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God. Today’s Question: What is the benefit of having a peaceful attitude? Today’s Commentary: For the most part, wars have been a part of human history from the beginning. Will Durant recounts, “War is one of the constants ofContinue reading “Love, Joy, and Peace- the Jesus Way (Lesson 8- Summer School with Jesus)”
Let Me Give You a Piece of My… (Lesson 6- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:7 (HCSB) The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy. Today’s Question: At what point or moment in our lives are we most like our Creator and glorify our God? Today’s Commentary: There have been seasons in my home where one of my three boys has endeavored to imitate myContinue reading “Let Me Give You a Piece of My… (Lesson 6- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Cornerstone of Discipleship (Lesson 2- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:3 (HCSB) The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Today’s Question: Why is humility the most important description of Jesus’ followers? Today’s Commentary: Jesus envisioned that His followers would be unmistakable. While they would be far from perfect, they would be undeniably marked as Christians. People would knowContinue reading “The Cornerstone of Discipleship (Lesson 2- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Jesus School of Outreach (Part Two) (Spirit-led Outreach Series)
Outreach is not easy, but it is simple. The message and the task are clear. “I am sending you as sheep among wolves.” When Jesus wanted to get the attention of the disciples about the dangers of outreach, He went all out. When they preached the good news of Christ, they rarely experienced a warmContinue reading “The Jesus School of Outreach (Part Two) (Spirit-led Outreach Series)”
The Jesus School of Effective Outreach (Spirit-led Outreach Series)
How did Jesus train His disciples in outreach? Here’s a hint, it did not include a seminary education or a 16 week DVD series. His technique was simple and powerful. It was so basic than every church leader today can follow. As Jesus began His public ministry, He called people to follow Him. Those whoContinue reading “The Jesus School of Effective Outreach (Spirit-led Outreach Series)”
The Purposeful Gifting of God
Everything has a purpose. God created water, Oak trees, Japanese hornets, Roma tomatoes, and even cats for a purpose. One of the deepest longing of the human heart is to discover and fulfill this purpose. Without an understanding and use of spiritual gifts, a follower in Christ will wander aimlessly through the Christian life. InContinue reading “The Purposeful Gifting of God”
Shepherding Well 