Summary: How do we obey the commands and teachings of Jesus? Jesus declares that He fulfilled the old covenant from the laws to the prophets. We must ask the Holy Spirit to help us do everything the law says. Introduction In my last post, I talked about being salt and…
Summary: Jesus teaches us as His disciples to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world for Him. This profound teaching calls us to represent Jesus in a dark world. Introduction In my last post, I concluded the Beatitudes by talking about being peacemakers and suffering…
Summary: How do we deal with the hatred and anger in our world? We become peacemakers and allow the Holy Spirit to give us God’s strength to face persecution for Jesus’s name. Introduction In my last post, I taught on the middle three Beatitudes of hungering and thirsting for righteousness,…
Summary: Jesus’s disciples relied on Kingdom character God is cultivating in them rather than the ways of this world. We practice the Beatitudes of poor in spirit, mourning, and meekness. Introduction In my last post, I finished talking about spiritual disciplines by teaching on confession, guidance, and service. In this…
Summary: We don’t like to practice the spiritual disciplines of confession, guidance, and service, but there is freedom in practicing them. We practice them out of obedience to Jesus. Introduction In my last post, I talked about becoming a lifelong learner as a disciple of Jesus. In this post, I…
Summary: As disciples of Jesus, we should never stop learning and growing. We have teachers and students, people we learn from and people we teach. This reciprocal relationship helps us become well-rounded disciples. Introduction In my last post, I finished talking about the spiritual discipline of evangelism by providing opportunities…
Summary: When the Holy Spirit opens doors for us to share our faith, we need to maximize these opportunities with a Christlike attitude and kindness toward others. They are hurting people who need our compassion and a genuine presentation of the gospel. Introduction In my last post, I talked about…
Summary: Many Christians don’t feel prepared, effective enough, or know how to share their faith with the lost. But Jesus commissioned us and the Holy Spirit gives us the boldness to witness and the strength to tell others about Jesus. Introduction In my last post, I talked about the four…
Summary: The four spiritual disciplines of submission, silence, solitude, and simplicity help us grow closer to Jesus and live for God’s Kingdom in the short time we have to live. Introduction seven In my last post, I described how the Holy Spirit is involved in worship. In this post, I…
Summary: The Holy Spirit is a powerful ally in our walk with Jesus. As disciples of Jesus, we need to get familiar with the Holy Spirit and grow in our relationship with Him. Introduction In my last post, I talked about Jesus’ statement about how we can worship “in spirit…
