Tag Archives: discipleship

On-the-Job Training; May 8, 2026

Posted on May 9, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Our theme is Training Disciples, but sometimes that is simply recognizing and … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Growth; May 4, 2026

Posted on May 5, 2026 by jgarrott

Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Discipleship changes you. That should go without saying, but … Continue reading →

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Discipleship; April 30, 2026

Posted on May 1, 2026 by jgarrott

John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away.” Jesus didn’t pull any punches. His next remarks after this are downright scary. This is an area in which the Church in some countries really drops … Continue reading →

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Love; April 28, 2026

Posted on April 29, 2026 by jgarrott

John 15:17 “This is my command: Love each other.” I am really struck by how much Jesus focused on love with His disciples. He taught the multitudes, including them, many things, but when it was just Him and the 12, … Continue reading →

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Disciples; April 22, 2026

Posted on April 24, 2026 by jgarrott

John 8:31-31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Various discussions are held as to the definition … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Discipleship; April 16, 2026

Posted on April 17, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 14:27 “And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.” This is a part of Jesus’ teaching that most Christians like to ignore! Particularly in places like the US, comfort is a very high … Continue reading →

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Being Like Jesus; March 28, 2026

Posted on March 29, 2026 by jgarrott

Luke 6:40 “The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher.” This is the hope and goal of every true disciple of Jesus Christ. Jesus cautioned us several times to not … Continue reading →

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Individual Differences; March 22, 2026

Posted on March 23, 2026 by jgarrott

Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. Here we have a disciple who didn’t physically follow Jesus, though he wanted to. … Continue reading →

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Humility and Pride; March 18, 2026

Posted on March 19, 2026 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:22 They were very sad and began to say to him one after the other, “Surely you don’t mean me, Lord?” It strikes me that by this time, the disciples had been with Jesus long enough to know two … Continue reading →

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The Divinity of Jesus; March 7, 2026

Posted on March 8, 2026 by jgarrott

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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