Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine, oh a foretaste of glory divine. (written by Fanny Crosby) Connecting with something or someone is about what we believe about the something or the someone. Trust in Jesus is about having faith in who He reveals Himself to be. Faithful, loving, forgiving, encouraging, reliable, concerned, wise, and righteous. Consider […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – AssuranceKing Jesus operated in fascinating ways on the earth. In Matthew 9:9-13, we see Him call Matthew to follow Him and then respond to the disdain of the Pharisees for attending a dinner at Matthew’s house. Here are some reflections on the reach of the King. Who Jesus Chooses to Follow Him – What to […]
Read More KMCD 08: The Reach of the KingReading: Mark 1:35-2:12 Context: Why does Jesus withdraw to solitary places for prayer, especially after successful ministry times? Jesus withdrawal is about knowing when to be in the crowd and when to be alone with God. It’s a breathing pattern. He breathes in the quality time with the Father to receive all there is to […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 4: Ministry and SolitudePeople commit to regularly praying and sharing together. Cultivating a lifestyle in which regularly confessing, repenting, and believing, as part of learning more about Jesus, is core to individual and collective existence. In this, people appreciate the work that Jesus does in the lives of others in expressing the new creation through seasons of growth […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Can You Imagine Church Like This?Previously, we considered the marvel of the gospel of Jesus Christ and how it influences the Kingsman. Let’s see how it impacts how the marvel is conveyed within and beyond the church. Conveying the marvel within the church The church must be a community where the marvel is celebrated, not assumed. Here’s how that happens. […]
Read More KMCD 07: The Marvel of the Gospel – Part TwoReading: Mark 1:16-34 Context: What does the immediate response of the fishermen tell us about Jesus’ authority and their recognition of it? Is this a recognition by the men of the authority of Jesus? Did they respond to a command or an invitation? The fishermen’s immediate response speaks more to the appeal of Jesus than […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 3: The Call to DiscipleshipJesus knew what He was doing. Spend some time with the Father, and get an insight into what to do. Then go and serve people and give them expressions of what the Father delights in through word and action. Engaging and interacting with people, serving them with the love of Jesus, and sharing life with […]
Read More Dryden Shorts – Requires EnergyMarvel. It’s a word that captures wonder, astonishment, and awe. When we speak of the marvel of the Gospel, we’re not just acknowledging facts or theology. We’re standing before the most extraordinary moment in all of history – breathless at what God has done. The Kingsman has the great delight and pleasure to be a […]
Read More KMCD 06: The Marvel of the Gospel – Part OneReading: Mark 1:1-15 Context: Why was John the Baptist’s ministry of preparation necessary before Jesus began His public work? There’s the importance of fulfilling prophecy – a crucial element in terms of ensuring we know that what’s going on has been spoken by God well in advance. Then there’s the nature of what John the […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 2: The Forerunner’s PreparationIt is not unnatural to praise. A remark on how good someone looks. An observation on the enjoyable meal. A comment on why you liked that show. A reflection on what you liked about the day. Those are expressions of praise. The invitation to think about whatever is praiseworthy is to consider carefully who and […]
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