Tag: discipleship
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Acts 11: It’s Not About Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
If you want to eat bacon wrapped shrimp at your next anniversary dinner, be my guest. But please don't use Acts 10 & 11 to explain why the Bible says it's okay. Doing that takes one of the most important moments in history and trivializes it. I'll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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The Same Spirit That Raised Jesus From the Dead
It's pretty clear that something has changed in Peter. This failed disciple who spent Jesus trial cowering in the corner has now stood before the greatest religious leaders of Israel and declared allegiance to Jesus. But while that's exciting, it isn't discipleship. And Peter knows it. If he truly is Jesus' disciple, it's time to show it to the world. But now, the same spirit that raised Jesus from the dead had filled Peter. It was time for him to show that he could be what Jesus believed he could be. I'll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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The Day of Pentecost: Peter’s Secret to Being Jesus’ Disciple
Jesus gives second chances. One look at Peter’s life makes that clear. After denying his Rabbi three times, Peter believed his time of following Jesus as a disciple was over. But after Jesus’ resurrection, He restores Peter and gives him a second chance. And Peter took full advantage of that chance. The Day of Pentecost is the beginning of this. I'll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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The Grace of God: How to Move on When We Fail
You've failed Jesus. You had the chance to stand with Him while He faced down His accusers. Instead, you told everyone around you that you didn't even know who He was. This is the moment you need the grace of God the most. And this is when you receive it. I'll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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The Apostle Peter: How to Fail as a Disciple
Christianity celebrates the Apostle Peter. Catholicism venerates him as the first Pope. Protestantism credits him with the declaration that Jesus is the "Son of God." He’s on the Mount Rushmore of the New Testament. But as a disciple, he was a failure. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Am I Good Enough? Time for Self-Examination
All of Jesus’ disciples were rejects. They failed the test of discipleship long before the Rabbi from Nazareth came on the scene. Yet, Jesus called them to follow Him. It should force us to ask: am I good enough? It’s time for some self-examination. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Discipleship is a Lot Harder Than You Think
First Century Discipleship was really hard. It required everything. And only a select few were given the privilege of following a rabbi. In fact, Jesus’ disciples had probably been rejected by other rabbis before He called them. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Jesus’ Authority: It’s Time to Get Some Answers
In the days just before Jesus’ crucifixion, the religious leaders decided they’d had enough of Him. It was time to get some answers. They asked Jesus where He got His authority. Jesus’ answer to their question is brilliant. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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Was Jesus a Jewish Rabbi? (It Really Does Matter)
Was Jesus a Jewish Rabbi? And if so, what does that mean? When Jesus finished giving His interpretation of the Torah, the listeners were amazed. The Bible says: “He taught them with authority, and not like their scribes.” If you think that all this means is that He preached really confidently, you’re missing the whole point. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
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What is Discipleship? (It’s NOT What You Think It Is)
The Talmud has a very special “blessing” in it: “May you be covered in the dust of your rabbi, and may you drink deeply from their words.” A disciple sought to follow and observe their rabbi so closely that they would become covered in the dust the rabbi kicked up as he walked down the road. And this was considered the highest of honors. This is what discipleship meant in Jesus’ day. I’ll prove it to you in less than 10 minutes.
