Devotional Guide - Jeremiah 1:4-9 Monday: From Jeremiah 1:4-9 , what were those things that could have hindered Jeremiah from responding to God’s call? From verses 6 and 8, what potential liabilities might keep him and us from responding to God’s call? Tuesday: Have you ever found yourself like Jeremiah resisting the divine call overwhelmed … Continue reading Devotional Guide – Jeremiah 1:4-9
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When You Are Tempted to Step Back from God’s Call? Musings from Jeremiah and Frodo
The Lord God challenges Jeremiah: "Do not say, 'I am only a youth;' for to all to whom I send you you shall go, and whatever I command you you shall speak." Jeremiah's work as a prophet was very demanding. He's called the weeping prophet for a reason. If you read his prophecy, you'll find … Continue reading When You Are Tempted to Step Back from God’s Call? Musings from Jeremiah and Frodo
Jeremiah 1 – We Are Known Before We Know
This Sunday at Trinity is World Missions Sunday. Dr. Paul Chinchen will preach from Jeremiah 1 on "We've a Story to Tell." Eugene Peterson offers some wise counsel in his book on Jeremiah. He writes: Before Jeremiah knew God, God knew Jeremiah: 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you.' This turns everything … Continue reading Jeremiah 1 – We Are Known Before We Know
Lavish Love for Returning Prodigals
The prodigal comes to a transforming experience of repentance. True repentance always issues into joy. The father takes his finest garment, worn only on special occasions or festivals, and puts it on his son -- a sure sign of acceptance to the community. The signet ring, a symbol of trust, and sandals, showing he's a … Continue reading Lavish Love for Returning Prodigals
Treasuring Prodigals (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)
I recently preached on Jesus' famous parable. Here's what struck me most: As we think rightly of our Father and treasure Him as the real prodigal in this story, we will become more intentional in sharing His pursuit of other prodigals, whether they are prodigal in their rebellion and self-centeredness or whether they are prodigal … Continue reading Treasuring Prodigals (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32)
Doing Something Significant for the Kingdom
What does it look like to do something significant for the kingdom of God? This past Sunday we looked at the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30. We discussed two contrasting views of the Master than result in two contrasting types of stewardship and two contrasting futures. Here is a short excerpt from a … Continue reading Doing Something Significant for the Kingdom
What Matters Most
"What matters supremely, therefore, is not, in the last analysis, the fact that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it: The fact that He knows me. I am graven on the palms of His hands. I am never out of His mind. All my knowledge of Him depends on His sustained initiative … Continue reading What Matters Most
Acts 15 – On Resolving Conflict
Acts 15 Devotional Guide - Resolving Conflict What was the nature of the conflicts in this chapter? A. 1st Conflict: Was circumcision required for Gentile converts to Christianity? This conflict centered on theology. It was a public conflict. We ought to ensure that we indeed have biblical warrant before we say, "Except you do so … Continue reading Acts 15 – On Resolving Conflict
Devotional Guide – Treasure the Master (Matthew 25:14-30)
PDF - Devotional Guide - Treasure the Master Monday: What do you believe has been the most exhilarating moment of your life? Think for a moment about your future and the ultimate exhilarating moment for a follower of Jesus. Ask the Lord to give you a renewed longing to hear these words from his lips … Continue reading Devotional Guide – Treasure the Master (Matthew 25:14-30)
Acts 14 – The Habits of the Heart of Gospel People
Devotional Guide - Habits of the Heart of Gospel People The church is called to teach people how to talk, how to act, how to fight, how to love, how to see the world in a peculiar way - a Christlike way. “The role of the church is to cultivate a people who can risk … Continue reading Acts 14 – The Habits of the Heart of Gospel People
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