It’s one thing to say make disciples, it is another to make disciples. What do we do? Where do we start? We are looking at the book of 1 Thessalonians in order to learn from the apostle Paul. And the … Continue reading Learning to make disciples from the apostle Paul, part 3
The disciples are to make disciples. Being a disciple implies multiplication. Being a disciple is to become the co-worker with Christ in this great worldwide mission of helping others follow him. Or to say it another way, just so … Continue reading Learning to Make Disciples from the Apostle Paul, part 2
I love the church. And I love thinking and talking about our responsibilities as a church. Because though we look pretty ordinary, the fact is, when we talk about a church, we are talking about something that is pretty extraordinary. … Continue reading Learning to Make Disciples from the Apostle Paul
Who am I seeking to deliberately influence for Christ? When will I spend time with them? How will I make it clear to them that I am for them? How can I get to understand them and their life better? … Continue reading Start Here: A Simple Plan for Helping Others Grow
One of the best ways to describe what it means to be a Christian is to be a slave of God. Now we don’t always think of it like that. I was reading a book by Michael Card, and he … Continue reading Slaves…
Habits. How would you define this word? A habit is something you do on a regular basis without really having to think about it. It is a practice that has become such a part of your life you do it … Continue reading Life Change
Introduction: Over the course of a month, I want to help you appreciate the Bible more by helping you get a better understanding of the story the Bible tells. As Tim Keller has written, “We usually read the Bible as a … Continue reading True Story Day #1: One month of Bible readings to help you understand what the Bible is about!
Opening Questions: Have you ever been in a situation where you thought someone was in the wrong only to find out later that you had misread the situation? Does that mean we should never evaluate what other people do and … Continue reading Charitable Corrections: A Small Group Study Guide
Lesson 1 When Life Hurts Summary This lesson shows what the Bible teaches about how to respond to the difficult experiences of life. Outline 1. Getting Started 5 minutes 2. Responding to Trials 45 minutes Goals To teach students why it is important to respond to trials in a biblical manner, to show them how to respond to trials in a biblical manner, and to help them understand why they should respond to trials in a biblical manner. Lesson Preparation As you prepare this lesson think about the difficult experiences God’s brought you through, what you’ve learned from them, the … Continue reading Handling Trials Worksheet
Selfishness can cause you to become angry. It also can keep you from becoming angry. Sometimes we become angry because we are overly concerned with ourselves, but there are other times when we do not become angry because we are overly concerned with ourselves. This is part of what I think is behind the statement Paul makes in Ephesians 4:26 and 27. He writes, “Be angry and do not sin.” There are times when we need to become angry. God is glorious. Sin is awful. Injustice is real. And we are supposed to feel something about all of this. Anger … Continue reading On Not Sinning When You Become Angry
