Before sending disciples on mission Jesus gives clear instructions like a general giving orders to officers who will be out in the field conducting individual operations. Previously, Jesus said to not...  Read More

We live in foolish times. We are all starved for wisdom and guidance. We are not without provision or hope. Simple and lacking sense is how we all are on our own, but it is not how we need to remain. ...  Read More

While on earth, the physical scope of Jesus ministry was limited to where he was. Jesus knows his mission is bigger. There are many hurting and lost people who need the message and healing of the king...  Read More

Jesus shows compassion and we show faith. In these verses we see three more episodes of Jesus miraculous healing. These accounts are grouped together and significant to teach us the exceeding depth of...  Read More

Week 3 | Jesus' AuthorityAnd he said to them, “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” Then he rose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. And the men marveled, saying, “Wh...  Read More

Living on Jesus’ Mission comes with a cost. Jesus wants those who would follow him to understand the personal costs associated with being one of Jesus disciples, the difficulties they will face, and u...  Read More

Chapter 8 begins on the heels of what is likely the greatest sermon ever preached. Kingdom Message + Kingdom Power = Kingdom Advance. Citizens in God’s kingdom, adopted into the King’s family, are to ...  Read More

Jesus is gentle and lowly in heart, but we should not confuse gentleness with weakness. True gentleness is power under control for a purpose. Jesus’ Kingdom Power is not driven by ego or pride and whe...  Read More

Jesus’ Words Are Different - People were amazed by Jesus’ teaching because it was unlike anything they had ever heard. The scribes and rabbis of Jesus day always taught referring to what previous teac...  Read More

We self-sensor all the TIME! A fool gives full vent to his spirit. But intimacy means being able to be real and raw. For us to not be emotionally stopped up we need an outlet and a counselor. You do n...  Read More

This section begins with one of the most famous and oft quoted verses, by Christians and non-Christians alike, in the entire Bible. It also happens to be one of the most misapplied and misunderstood. ...  Read More

What are we worried about? We are very fearful people. We have fears about how we are going to provide for ourselves or others. Fears of loneliness, fears of what others think of us, fears of not livi...  Read More