What does it look like for the Kingsman to be truly dedicated? Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself before the king’s food was ever set in front of him (Daniel 1:8). Paul told the Corinthians to be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, because their labour in Him is […]
Read More KMCD 37: Dedication and the KingsmanThe hymn I Am Thine, O Lord, whose words came from Fanny J Crosby, features the powerful lyric, Consecrate me now for thy service, Lord. What does that mean to the Kingsman? A tradesman doesn’t carry every tool in his bag on every job. He owns dozens; he sets aside two or three, cleans them, […]
Read More KMCD 36: Consecration and the KingsmanThe Kingsman seeks to be more and more like Jesus; how does that work? This is all about what he learns and applies in his life from the process of sanctification as described in Scripture. A man doesn’t argue with the mirror when it shows him something true. He might not like what he sees, […]
Read More KMCD 35: Sanctification and the KingsmanWhat is it like for the Kingsman to relate to Jesus, the Crucified One? There’s a kind of silence that falls over a man when he finally stops explaining himself and simply stands still in front of what was done for him. That’s the silence the cross asks for before it asks for anything else. […]
Read More KMCD 33: The Cross and the KingsmanWhat is it like for the Kingsman to relate to Jesus, the Lion of the tribe of Judah? It’s very much like what happens when a man already knows how the fight ends before he’s even walked into it. Everything about how he carries himself in the middle of it changes. That’s the position the […]
Read More KMCD 31: The Lion and the KingsmanFour C’s Questions for the Entire Gospel: Context: How has your understanding of first-century Judea and religious conflicts enhanced your reading of Mark? Jesus is interacting and engaging with a world that is divided politically and religiously. And in those divisions, people are looking to assert a degree of authority and to establish some hope […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 25: Review and Reflection“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or […]
Read More KMCD 21: The Kingsman Works it OutReading: Mark 9:33-50 Context: What prompts Jesus’ teaching about greatness and service in God’s kingdom? The lads are quarrelling before they reach the crib. He asks them why they’re arguing. They keep shtum, as if you can do that with a man who knows. The nature of their quarrel is about who is the greatest. […]
Read More WIWO: Mark – Episode 16: Humility and ServiceThe Word of God is essential to life. It’s good to take in the whole word, yet there are certain aspects of the word that can have an impact on some more than others. See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so […]
Read More KMCD 04: The Love of the Father to be Pure like the SonWhat’s the big deal about being a Kingsman? Part one covered reasons why being a Kingsman means I don’t belong to myself and don’t rely on myself. Here are two other valuable reasons. I become someone greater than I’d imagine By greater, I mean that in God’s perspective. The world has an idea of greatness […]
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