Tag Archives: discipleship

The Divinity of Jesus; March 7, 2026


Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.” You can’t really be a disciple unless you know whom you are following. Different groups label Jesus in different ways. Muslims … Continue reading

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The Cost of Discipleship; February 25, 2026


Matthew 8:19-20 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” This interaction, along with the one following about family responsibilities, should give us all pause. Following Jesus calls for … Continue reading

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God’s Laws; February 24, 2026


Matthew 5:20 “For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Those listening to Jesus as He said this were doubtless … Continue reading

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Amazing Grace; February 17, 2026


Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message    and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? Modern English translations generally render the first line of this verse as speaking of the prophet’s message, but the Japanese expresses it in terms of what … Continue reading

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Discipleship; February 12, 2026


Isaiah 2:5 Come, descendants of Jacob,    let us walk in the light of the Lord. This is what discipleship is all about. The New Testament is filled with references to this, with Jesus saying, “It is when a person walks at night that … Continue reading

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Teaching; January 5, 2026


Exodus 35:34 And he has given both him and Oholiab son of Ahisamak, of the tribe of Dan, the ability to teach others. Many people have been impressed with the consummate skill of Bezalel and Oholiab, given all they accomplished, but they … Continue reading

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Discipleship; September 9, 2025


Matthew 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” … Continue reading

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The Evangelistic Imperative; May 10, 2025


1 Chronicles 16:23-23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth;    proclaim his salvation day after day.Declare his glory among the nations,    his marvelous deeds among all peoples. This chapter collects several of David’s Psalms, and I can’t read it without musical settings coming into … Continue reading

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Faith; December 11, 2024


Luke 1:45 “Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!” Truer words were never spoken! God has said many things to us through the Bible, and He continues to speak to us individually … Continue reading

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Being a Disciple; November 5, 2024


Isaiah 50:4 The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue,    to know the word that sustains the weary.He wakens me morning by morning,    wakens my ear to listen like one being instructed. I know I’ve written on this verse before, but I feel … Continue reading

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