And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits. He charged them to take nothing for their journey except a staff; no bread, no bag, no money in their belts; but to wear sandals and not put on two tunics. … Continue reading He Calls Us All To Be Sent Out
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Must Become Relatable to All
"For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward; but if not of my own will, I am entrusted with a commission. … Continue reading Must Become Relatable to All
We Need to Stop Being Afraid
"Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear testimony before them … Continue reading We Need to Stop Being Afraid
Understanding the Bible – Dec. 3rd
Reading Mark The Gospel of the Suffering Son of God Sometimes the best stories have surprising twists in their plots. In Agatha Christie's classic murder mystery, "And Then There Were None", the killer turns out to be someone you would never suspect. In Charles Dicken's "A Tale of Two Cities", the selfish and self-loathing Sydney … Continue reading Understanding the Bible – Dec. 3rd
Understanding the Bible – Nov 19th
Introduction The Gospels Matthew - Mark - Luke - John What is the best news you've ever heard? Maybe it was the letter that arrived saying that you had gotten a scholarship to the college you'd always dreamed of attending. Or perhaps you got a call from your son or daughter announcing the joyful birth … Continue reading Understanding the Bible – Nov 19th
Important Words About Jesus – #17
Word #17 - Gospel An announcement of good news (in the Bible the ultimate Good News that Jesus lived sinlessly, died sacrificially, and rose triumphantly...all in order to save those who would put their trust in Him) "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God." (Mark 1:1) If there's one practice … Continue reading Important Words About Jesus – #17
No Thought Police 