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)”
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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)”
Have You Seen God Lately? (Lesson 7- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:8 (HCSB) The pure in heart are blessed, for they will see God. Today’s Question: What is the number one barrier to seeing God’s work in your life? Today’s Commentary: I must tell you that I believe Simply Orange is the best juice I have ever tasted. On the ingredient list isContinue reading “Have You Seen God Lately? (Lesson 7- 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)”
Filled to Overflowing (Lesson 5- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:6 (HCSB) Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, for they will be filled. Today’s Question: What is the most important or most valuable thing you own? Today’s Commentary: I must confess that I have not missed many meals. To be completely transparent, I have not missed many mid-morning snacks,Continue reading “Filled to Overflowing (Lesson 5- Summer School with Jesus)”
Taming the Bear Inside You (Lesson 4- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:5 (HCSB) The gentle are blessed, for they will inherit the earth. Today’s Question: What makes you more upset or angry than anything else? How do you handle situations when you want to explode (or implode)? Today’s Commentary: “O the bliss of the man who is always angry at the right time andContinue reading “Taming the Bear Inside You (Lesson 4- Summer School with Jesus)”
When Grown Men Should Cry (Lesson 3- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:4 (HCSB) Those who mourn are blessed, for they will be comforted. Today’s Question: How big of a deal is sin? Today’s Commentary: Everyone sins, every day. Sin is glorified in our world, dismissed as a reality by some, and generally accepted by the masses as a part of life. Ask someone theContinue reading “When Grown Men Should Cry (Lesson 3- 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)”
A View from the Mountain (Lesson 1- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 4:18-22 and 5:1-2 (HCSB) 4:18 As He was walking along the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon, who was called Peter, and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. 19 “Follow Me,” He told them, “and I will make you fish forContinue reading “A View from the Mountain (Lesson 1- Summer School with Jesus)”
What it takes to be a Disciple-Maker (Part One: Spirit-led Disciple-Making)
Every Christian is called by Christ to make disciples, but not everyone can do it. Christians who just want to occupy a space for the Sunday morning service and live for themselves the remaining 166 hours of the week will never make a disciple for Christ. You have to BE a disciple in order toContinue reading “What it takes to be a Disciple-Maker (Part One: Spirit-led Disciple-Making)”
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