Creative Space for Wanderers
Making disciples is perhaps the most significant command required by Jesus–certainly the most important one to effectively spread the Gospel. We are commanded to go and make disciples of all nations, but Jesus’ response to these men does little to encourage them to become disciples–they failed the first test. Very interesting to unpack this short …
Continue reading “Complete commitment required of followers”
Peter thought he was being bold to consider forgiving a brother or sister in Christ up to seven times, but Jesus sets the bar much higher: seventy-seven times (infinitely)! To explain, Jesus gives us this parable that’s easy to understand until we insert our name in the place of the unmerciful servant. Thoughts about serving …
Matthew provides Jesus’ 3-step process for dealing with sin in the church, our brothers and sisters. He loves the church so much that he wants us to be responsible and self-correcting. Here are three simple steps that are often the most challenging things we will ever do. Thoughts about serving othersThis link includes a list …
Continue reading “Sin in the Church, Steps to Reconciliation”
Jesus welcomes those who are “for him” whether or not they are “with him.” There is some tension here between the reference in Matthew vs Mark and Luke, but they are two very different circumstances that emphasize our need to understand the context of scripture. Thoughts about serving othersThis link includes a list of posts …
Take drastic measures to ensure that sin doesn’t cause others to stumble. Thoughts about serving othersThis link includes a list of posts about Serving the Least, the Lost, and the Lonely.My prayer is for you to join me on this journey. Subscribe to this blog below to get an email when a new post is …
Once again, Jesus provides an answer that completely conflicts with the traditional views, in this case, he seems to honor children above elders (well, everyone else for that matter)! Thoughts about serving othersThis link includes a list of posts about Serving the Least, the Lost, and the Lonely.My prayer is for you to join me …
Peter is confronted by the temple tax collection committee and Jesus doesn’t want this to become an issue. How he resolves this is quite interesting — he sends Peter fishing! Thoughts about serving othersThis link includes a list of posts about Serving the Least, the Lost, and the Lonely.My prayer is for you to join …
In the midst of excitement, Jesus explains his death and resurrection, but the disciples “did not understand what he meant and were afraid to ask him about it.” It’s easy to relate to their confusion here. Read, pray, grow. Thoughts about serving othersThis link includes a list of posts about Serving the Least, the Lost, …
Continue reading “Second prediction of Jesus’ death and resurrection”
The disciples were not able to drive out the demon from a boy, so Jesus has to step in and take care of the issue. But there’s a broader issue at stake here: complete faith. Memorable quotes like “Faith of a mustard seed to move a mountain,” and “everything is possible” for those who truly …
Continue reading “Healing of a demon-possessed boy and unbelief rebuked”
His appearance changed before their eyes and they saw with Jesus two of the most significant men in Judaism: Moses and Elijah. He was transfigured, transformed into something more beautiful (Google’s definition). Peter speaks up (no surprise), let’s build something! Then they heard the voice of God say, “This is my Son, whom I love; …