Posts Tagged ‘obedience’
10. Turn a Bible Study Into an Obedience Group
Your Disciple-Making Tool Pouch · Part 10 Watch Today’s Video Tool: The 3/3rds discipleship process Matthew 7:24-27 What happened because of your Bible study last week? That question can feel uncomfortable. Many of us can say what passage we studied. We can recall a good discussion, a moving prayer, or an insight we had never…
08. Obedience Matters More Than Information
From Church Attenders to Kingdom Laborers · Part 08 Watch Today’s Video Matthew 7:24-27 You can study the words of Jesus, and still build your life on sand. Jesus described two people who heard His teaching. Both listened to the same truth. Both knew what Jesus had said. Both built a house. The difference was…
11. The Religious Leaders, When Knowing Scripture Is Not Enough
Watch Today’s Video They knew the Scriptures better than almost anyone. They studied every command. They debated every interpretation. They memorized long passages. They could identify error and defend correct doctrine. Yet when the One promised by those Scriptures stood directly in front of them, they refused to follow Him. Jesus said: “You search the…
09. Agrippa, Paul Did Not Waste His Audience
Watch Today’s Video Acts 26:24-29 Paul was the prisoner.Agrippa was the king. Paul could have used the moment to defend himself, gain sympathy, or argue for his release. Instead, he did something far more important. He tried to make a disciple. Paul told his story. He explained what Jesus had done in his life. He…
08. Felix, When I Have a Convenient Time
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 08 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Acts 24:24-27 There may be few words more dangerous than these: “Not now.” Felix had an extraordinary opportunity. The apostle Paul stood before him and spoke about faith in Jesus Christ. Felix listened. Then Paul began reasoning with…
07. Herod, Fascinated but Unchanged
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 07 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Luke 23:8-11; Mark 6:20 Herod was interested in spiritual things. He listened to John the Baptist. He was intrigued by him. He even recognized that John was a righteous and holy man. And when Jesus finally stood before…
06. Pilate, Knowing the Truth but Refusing the Cost
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 06 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → John 18-19 Pilate had a problem. He knew the truth. But he was not willing to pay the price of acting on it. After questioning Jesus, Pilate repeatedly came back to the same conclusion: Jesus was innocent. “I…
03. “Let Me First…”, When Obedience Keeps Getting Delayed
The People Who Almost Followed Jesus · Part 03 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Also on YouTube → Luke 9:57-62 Some of the most dangerous words a follower of Jesus can say are not: “I will never obey.” They are: “Lord… let me first.” In Luke 9, several people appeared ready to follow Jesus. They were…
09. A Culture of Consumerism Needs Obedient Disciples
Twelve Compelling Reasons We Must Make Disciples · Part 09 ▶ Watch Today’s Video Video is embedded in today’s LinkedIn article. A direct Dropbox file will be added when available. Consumerism has discipled us more deeply than many of us realize. We are trained to ask: What do I get? What is in it for…
13. From This Day Forward, I Will Multiply Disciples
Can You Be a Disciple and Not Multiply Disciples? · Part 13 ▶ Watch Today’s Video There comes a moment when conviction must become commitment. Not someday. Not when life becomes easier. Not when we feel more qualified. Not when someone finally gives us permission. Today. Jesus did not save us merely so we could…