Why is not thinking about ourselves a significant part of sanctification? Because our hearts are like a black hole.
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Rom 6 – A Life That Thrives (Part 2 of 5)
Jesus prays for his disciples in John 17:17-19 that they would be sanctified. John 17 17Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified. Sanctification is not something that […]
Rom 6 – A Life That Thrives (Part 1 of 5)
Please turn with me to Romans 6. We’ll be covering the entire chapter. I’ll read the odd verses and please respond with the even verses. Why do some people thrive in the Christian life and why do some people stumble? Haven’t you ever wondered that? Why some believers soar on wings like eagles and why […]
Mark 6 – Calling and faith partners (Part 3 of 3)
What is the significance of being sent out two by two? God could have sent out each disciple one per region because that would maximize their missionary reach. But why were two sent out together? Have you heard of the Partner Effect experiment where they had a group of people evaluating the length of 3 […]
Mark 6 – Calling and faith partners (Part 2 of 3)
If we were to take this passage literally, how might we apply this? This is a perfect passage for being rich toward God and being poor toward the world. First, we have to create space in our lives to consider a passage like this. We are so busy. And we get into the habit of […]
Mark 6 – Calling and faith partners (Part 1 of 3)
6Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. 9Wear sandals but not an extra tunic. 10Whenever you […]