Jesus

Jesus’ Prayer for His Church

by

When Jesus spoke of His Church, He spoke of a people and not a building (Matt. 16:18).  We are not called to come to church but to be the Church. In John 17, we get insight into how Jesus prayed for the universal Church and how that applies to each expression of a local church. …

READ MORE

Jesus Doesn’t Fit Into Your Box

by

The religious leaders of the day became increasingly frustrated because Jesus didn’t minister in the way they deemed appropriate. We must stop trying to fit Jesus into our religious boxes and realize that He came to do something new.

READ MORE

Open Your Home for Ministry

by

As Jesus gathered disciples, He befriended sinners in home settings.  Acknowledging the needs of those around us, we should open our homes and open our hearts to minister to those in close proximity to us.

READ MORE

We Need Forgiveness More Than Healing

by

When Jesus forgave a man who came looking for healing, He revealed our need and His authority.  As we attempt to bring people to Jesus, we must seek to address their greatest need – their need for forgiveness.

READ MORE

Jesus Isn’t Afraid of Your Mess

by

Moved with pity, Jesus touched and cleansed a leper who lived on the fringes of society. With the needs around us, we must be willing to place ourselves into messy situations in order to see redemption in others.

READ MORE

Early Riser

by

Jesus prioritized time with His Father early in the morning to prepare for the day’s assignments.  If we are to follow His example, we must carve out intentional time for spiritual growth.

READ MORE

Ministry Can Happen Anywhere

by

Jesus ministered at religious gatherings and at relational gatherings. If we understand the power of God, we will live in such a way that acknowledges that ministry cannot be hindered by a time, place, or situation.

READ MORE

Jesus Uses Ordinary People

by

Jesus called ordinary men to follow Him into an extraordinary work. As disciples of Jesus, we must also redefine our purpose to become fishers of men and join Him in His work to reach others.

READ MORE

Jesus the Gardener

by

After Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:9-11), He is “thrown out” (ekballo) by the Spirit into the wilderness for a cosmic battle with Satan himself (Mark 1:12).  Since God has said that this Son is well-pleasing in His sight (Mark 1:11), why is it important for Him to be tempted?

READ MORE

There’s More to Baptism Than You Might Think

by

Why is baptism so important to Christians?  The main reasoning is because Jesus modeled it and Jesus commanded it.  Jesus, while not needing baptism, was baptized to identify Himself with the people He came to save.  Sinful people had been baptized in that water through a symbolic washing away of sins.  Sinless Jesus was baptized in order to plunge Himself among the people’s sins.

READ MORE

+ MORE POSTS