July 29 | Disciples Have Blessed Families
1 Timothy 3:4, “He must manage his own family well and see that his children obey him, and he must do so in a manner worthy of full respect.” The nature of God can be seen in a happy and healthy family. God intended the ideal family to have a godly father and mother that lovingly…
Read MoreMark 1:16-20 (Part 1)
MARK 1:16-20 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 18 At once they left their nets and followed him. 19…
Read MoreActs 2:1-4 (Part 9)
ACTS 2:1-4 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest…
Read MoreJuly 28 | Disciples Teach All Jesus Commanded
Matthew 28:20, “Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Disciples (students of Jesus) are not only to be taught everything Jesus commanded, but also they are to go out and teach others all that Jesus commanded. In other words, “disciples…
Read MoreLesson 2: Stewards are Committed to God.
Definition Stewardship is the wise management of everything God has entrusted us with. Scripture Reading Proverbs 16:3, “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Main Points COMMIT TO THE LORD: To commit something to God literally means to, “roll them over to His care.” The picture in the Hebrew language is…
Read MoreJuly 27 | Disciples are Persecuted
John 15:20, “Remember what I told you: A servant is not greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.” Today more disciples are suffering persecution than ever before. These precious saints suffer because of only one reason, they obey the teachings…
Read MoreJuly 26 | Disciples Preach Everywhere
Mark 16:20, “Then the disciples went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked with them and confirmed his word by the signs that accompanied it.” Consider the following evangelism stats in the U.S. from 2012: 95% of all Christians have never won someone to the Lord. 80% of Christians never even share their faith. Only…
Read MoreJuly 25 | Disciples Are Public Witnesses of Christ
Acts 1:8, “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.” Some misinformed Christians have said that though all believers are to preach the “message” of Jesus, not everyone is commanded to…
Read MoreJuly 24 | Disciples Forgive
Matthew 6:15, “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Everyone will be hurt and sinned against. Some people naively think that once they become a disciple, God will protect them from offense and hurt. However, God never made such a promise, but actually said the opposite. Jesus…
Read MoreJuly 23 | Disciples Defend the Truth
1 Peter 3:15, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” Today the Christian faith is being attacked in many different ways and on many different levels.…
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