Jesus spent most of his earthly ministry pouring into His small group of the 12 apostles. He called them to not only follow Him and enter into relationship with Him, but to also join this group and to experience community and fellowship with one another. Likewise today, God uses small groups as one of the…
Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure by lovingly encouraging them, teaching them, and exhorting them. As part of this farewell discourse, Jesus tells his disciples that He is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. Jesus doesn’t just teach the truth, He is The Truth, the very message He brings. He alone is The…
When Jesus’ disciples answered his call to come and follow him, they not only entered into a relationship with Jesus but also joined the community of Christ-followers. We are not called to be lone ranger disciples who go alone, but rather are called and gifted to be fully devoted, active, and engaged members of the body of Christ.
The Christian on his knees sees more than the philosopher on tiptoe.
– Dwight L. Moody
Worship is when we give God His breath back.
– Louie Giglio
All the believers were one in heart and mind.
– Acts 4:32
Power from on high.
– Acts 2:1 – 13
God’s people called, equipped, and sent.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
– Acts 1:8
It may be that you yourself are not luminous, but you are a conductor of light…
– Sherlock Homes (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)