Being taken to take away somethingIt is hard to fathom these words. His created beings “took Jesus” and bound Him. Pilate “took Jesus” and scourged Him; the chief priests “took Jesus” to be crucified...
Following the example of JesusWhat does it mean to follow the example of Christ? How did He live and what can we learn from it? ...
Daily discipline in a disciple's lifeArticle series: Discipleship - Missions in Focus 2019
Discipline is a word most of us don’t like! We automatically think negatively about it; but discipline in our lives is not negative, it’s necessary ...
Features of a disciple of ChristArticle series: Discipleship - Missions in Focus 2019
As a verb, the word disciple occurs four times in the New Testament. One of those uses is an imperative command ...
The Mandate of Discipleship - IntroductionArticle series: Discipleship - Missions in Focus 2019
While every disciple is a believer, not every believer is necessarily living like a disciple. The question that needs to be answered is, “What is a disciple of Jesus Christ and what does one look like?” Many may think ...
Prayer Discovers God’s AgendaJesus knew that His mission was not to attract a crowd, but to remain obedient to His Father. It was prayer that set the agenda for Jesus’ ministry...
Peter on the Water (2)Article series: Peter on the water
When God speaks, we must obey; but in order to do so, we must lean on His arm. "Have not I commanded you?" "Lo, I am with you."...
Not of the WorldThe great problem you have to solve, Jesus has solved for you — to be “in the world, and yet not of it.”...
GuilelessnessHow rare, and all the more beautiful because of its rarity, is a purely guileless spirit! A crystalline medium through which the transparent light of heaven comes and goes...
Committing Our Way to GodWith what perfect and entire confidence did Jesus commit Himself to His heavenly Father’s guidance! He loved to call him, "My Father!”...
