Discipleship Garage: Recent Episodes
Dan Follette
When we surrender to Jesus we are often told what to do - Pray, Read the Bible, Share Your Faith.... but at times it's tough to know what that even means. I want to help and encourage you in your journey with Christ through reading and sharing my journey I pray your walk with Jesus would grow stronger.
We look at the idea of kingdom focus over self-focus from a few different directions in this passage and we see just how important it is to make sure our focus and perspectives are set in the right direction.
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In this episode we look at redemption and what it is to believe IN Jesus. Jesus paid a price to bring us back to our created value, back to the position we were created for. That can only be entered into through belief in Jesus – but belief is not always what some may think that it is.
Scriptures referenced are Galatians 4:4-7, John 3:16-17, James 2:19-20, Mark 8:33, Luke 9:23 and Matthew 16:24.
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If we are created in the image of God, what does that look like on earth? What would God look like if He had on flesh? The quick answer is Jesus – but what does that even mean?? The verses for this episode are Colossians 1:15, John 1:14 and John 14:12.
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A look at the first sin with Adam and Eve – How God handles things. He is still watching over them and we see that even before the first sin was committed Jesus death was already in place.
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Sam and I take a few moments to talk about our very creation – You and me created in the very image of God.
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Jesus talks in this passage about keeping our focus right. We are instructed to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. That does not mean that we forget and ignore everything else but that everything else comes in line under God’s desires and plans for us.
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Ephesians 3:1-7 An Amazing Mystery Revealed!
For many years (many, many years) the Good News was hidden from the Gentiles – but God chose to make what was once hidden known to all. Not just one group of people but all that we would all be “fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel”. Everything that was promised is no longer hidden – everything we need is make available in Christ.
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God has chosen to build for Himself a dwelling place. That dwelling is within His people. He could have chosen to live anywhere yet He chose you and me. We have the awesome privilege to live our lives with the Spirit of God in us that others may see His presence and find hope, love, joy, peace and the goodness of God.
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Pray for a clear revelation and understanding of this truth. “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God,”
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When we were the ones who had done the wrong God choose to pay our price and in Jesus the innocent made peace for the guilty. In the face of so many unknowns in society and the world as a whole we can hold to this truth, “For He Himself is our peace.”
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Even though we were far from God and walking in every way except His plan for us, He loves us. In His love and mercy He choose to do what we could never do – Even while we were dead in sin He made us alive in Christ. When we accept by faith what He has done it is His grace and power that accomplishes the change and transformation in our lives. Not simply marking us for heaven but transforming us that through us the world would see the goodness and grace of God.
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Knowledge is not enough, we must have the wisdom to know how to apply and walk out what we know. Not only does God give us knowledge He also provides us with the wisdom, power and all that is needed to walk out the AMAZING life that He has purchased us for and called us to.
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The God of the universe cares enough about you that He choose to pay the price of His son to redeem your life. He could have just wiped us out and started again but instead He took a different path. He choose us, paid for us, adopted us into His family and gave us a wonderful inheritance that our lives could be forever transformed.
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SOOOOO much in these few verses. We see that God chose use to be adopted as sons and daughters before we were even created and even before sin entered the world there was a plan in place to buy us back from the grip of sin and separation from God. He has also given us the grace and resources to live a life that is holy and blameless (not perfect) before Him in His love.
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In almost the same breath Jesus rebukes the disciples for not believing those who had seen Him after the resurrection and then sends them out into all the world to preach the gospel. We also see some signs that will follow as we go and preach/share the gospel… because the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word with signs. He will do the same for us if we would believe and step out.
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At Jesus resurrection there were some who saw and believed but others that only heard and struggled to believe. It is really no different in life today. There are some that have seen the life changing power, love and goodness of Jesus and it has forever changed them and there are others that have only heard about Him and struggle to believe. But there is still hope. He can be seen today in His body IF we would surrender to Him and let Christ live through us.
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Even in His death people saw that there was something different about Him. The soldier who stood by the cross said “Truly this Man was the Son of God”. Lets take some time to reflect on what Jesus accomplished on that cross because that day changed the course of history and if you will let it, it can change the course of your life as well.
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As they prepared Jesus for His crucifixion the soldiers mocked him. As He hung on the cross the people and the religious rulers mocked Him. Still, Jesus stayed the course. He could have responded but He had the end in mind. He knew what the result of His suffering would be. Jesus knows how to walk through the painful times – No matter what we face, He is still our example and ours source of strength.
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Jesus before Pilot and He has no response to the accusations being made. Jesus is convicted to satisfy the crowd and Barabbas (the known murder is freed). Injustice YES!!!!! But what was the result???? It is better to walk in Gods plans and wisdom than to go with what we believe is the right response. The only way to know is to be with HIM in the secret place to know HIM and be transformed to be like HIM!!!
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Jesus told Peter that he would deny Him three times and we see that happen here. If Peter, on of Jesus’ closest followers who healed in Jesus name, cast out devils and preached with Jesus could deny Him what chance do we have? Praise God we have the Holy Spirit living in us and as we give COMPLETE control of our life over to Him then we can stand.
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Jesus knew where He was headed. He had His eyes fixed on the purpose that He came for. This allowed Him to respond to the lies and accusations righteously. In conflict, adversity and trials do we have our eyes focused on the circumstances or that purpose that God has called us to? There are really only two attitudes to respond with – the attitude of heaven and anything else (the attitude of the enemy).
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We see 4 different characters/groups in this passage. Who do you identify with? How would you respond? More importantly, what was the driving force behind Jesus’ response to His arrest?
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There are times and seasons when it seems that nothing is changing, like we are trying but just hitting battle after battle. There was a time when we thought we knew what we were supposed to do but now we wonder if we just misheard God – Keep Going….. Gal 6:9 “Let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jesus tells Peter and the others that soon they will run and abandon Him. Then while Jesus has collapsed on the ground in sorrow and prayer we find the disciples asleep, not once, not twice but three times. Where in the midst of failure and weakness can we find encouragement? We see Jesus and the attitude of His heart towards the Father and we seek to be like Him.
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Someone had to go and prepare the table and the meal that Jesus shared with His disciples, even the one who would betray Him ate. What has God instructed you to do? Jesus didn’t even cast out the one He knew would betray Him… How do we handle those around us?
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As a woman pours out costly oil on Jesus some sit around and grumble that it was a waste and could have been used better. Others will not always agree with our choice to pour out everything for the Lord but Jesus had something to say as well…. “Let her alone. Why do you trouble her?” Keep your ears tuned to Jesus when others begin to criticize.
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The reality is that Jesus will return one more time. It is one of the greatest things we as believers look forward to. Yet there are some things that we need to doing as we wait. What are you doing? When Jesus returns what will He find in your life? Lets join together and carry out the great and amazing things He has entrusted us to do until He returns. Thoughts, Questions Comments?? Contact me at DiscipleshipGarage@Gmail.com
There are many thoughts and opinions on how the end of creation will play out. A few things we know for sure, there will be tribulations, Jesus will return, ALL people will see that Jesus is LORD of lords. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Christ, knowing that He will lead us forward and we can be found doing what He called us to do when He returns.
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Jesus shares with the disciples some of the things that lie ahead. There will be deceptions and difficulties but in it all there is hope. We must keep our eyes on the ONE WHO matters and not what is going on around us. Vs 13 “… he who endures to the end shall be saved.” Lets run our race with endurance!!
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Jesus teaches and warns about the attitude of the scribes and their desire for prominence and attention then highlights a humble widow who gives all that she has to the house of the Lord
Jesus is tested by a scribe who asks what is the greatest commandment. If we would be willing to actually hear the depth of Jesus response to him it would not only drastically change our lives but the lives of those around us.
John 14:15 – “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”
1 John 4:20 – “If someone says “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?”
Jesus is challenged by a couple groups of leaders after He angered the religious leaders even more with one of His parables. We look at the importance of motives, a helpful way to come to God when we realize our motives may be just a little off and we talk about how to handle some potentially hostile conversations about Jesus.
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Jesus speaks this parable against the religious rulers but what can we learn from it? Don’t be quick to say “That’s not me” but instead let Holy Spirit search your heart and bring conviction if needed. What God builds is great if we let Him do the work He desires to do in us.
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Jesus teaches a lesson on prayer and faith from the cursed fig tree. Can we really receive whatever we ask in prayer? Do I really have to forgive others???? Then some of the religious leaders come with a question and get the questions turned on them.
Let His Word challenge you, search you, refine you and make you more like Jesus!!!!
Jesus talks about persistent prayer in the parable found in Luke 11:5-13
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Jesus Curses A Fig Tree And Clears The Temple
Jesus and the disciples were walking and He saw a tree that looked as if it should have fruit on it. When He got to it He found that the appearance it gave did not match the reality of what was there. Then Jesus enters the temple and upsets the market that had been set up.
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Jesus sends His disciples ahead and instructs them to untie and bring Him a donkey. He gives them specific instructions not only what to do but also what to say when they are questioned. We will see that the same is true for us, when Jesus instructs us what to do He will also let us know how to do it….. Just not maybe the way we would want Him to sometimes.
The statement – “I’m just a donkey carrying the King” was made by Todd White (I remembered and must give credit where credit is due)
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The crows tried to hush him but he cried out all the more. Then Jesus called for him and his life was changed forever. Three different attitudes in 7 short verses – what attitudes are we going to mirror in our lives? What attitudes or perspectives to we need to remove?
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Jesus again tells of His upcoming death and resurrection and then discusses greatness with His disciples. To be great you must become a servant of ALL….. Let that sink in for a moment.
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Trust in riches and the stuff that we have makes it impossible to enter into the kingdom (Jesus words, Not mine). But still we see that there is hope in God because ALL things are possible with God. If we are willing to let go to Him nothing can stand is His way.
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Mark 10:17-22 Jesus is asked… What must I do to have eternal life?????
A man comes running to Jesus on the road and falls before him asking “What shall I do to inherit eternal life?” The first part of Jesus answer make the man excited but the excitement turns to sorrow when Jesus looks at him, loves him and gives him the rest of the answer.
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The pharisees question Jesus about divorce and He in turn highlights the hardness of their hearts. We then see the disciples turning away the little children, Jesus corrects the disciples and welcomes the little children in.
We want to make sure that we never forget the goodness, love and grace of our God. He is not wanting to condemn or push away anyone but desires that ALL would come to repentance and relationship with Him. You are not a throw away – You are LOVE BY GOD!!!!
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Jesus has some strong teaching on things in our life that cause us and possibly others to stumble and sin. Our lives are to be seasoning to those around us, Christ in us should spread life and preservation to others as well. If we hold to thing that are less than what He desires we are walking a dangerous path.
There is so much available in Christ if we are willing to walk in obedience.
Verses Referenced - Isaiah 66:24 and Jeremiah 20:9
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Twice we see the disciples afraid to answer Jesus. And we see Jesus giving us a guide on how to look at others and live with others. First we need to check ourselves.
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We see the disciples unable to help a father and his son, we see Jesus intervene and show that “all things are possible to him who believes”. At the same time Jesus shows us how vital prayer and fasting are in the life of the believer. Come with a willingness to be challenges and transformed. Together let us show the world the love, compassion and power of Christ.
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Jesus takes Peter, James and John up a mountain where He is transfigured, they also see Elijah and Moses. Coming down He reminds them that it is written that He must suffer many things. This leads us to take a look at Isaiah 53:2-7. We get a slightly different look at Jesus – the more we see Him the more we can be transformed to be like Him. Jesus was God!! He was also a man and is familiar with what we face.
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Jesus rebukes a demonic mindset in one of His own disciples then calls those that would follow Him to do it the right way. "What does it profit a man to gain the world but lose his soul?"
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We see Jesus spitting in the eyes of a blind man and then questioning His disciples about who people say He is. We realize Jesus works in some fairly unexpected ways sometime and get challenged to answer the question "Who do you say I am?"
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Jesus warns the disciples to watch out for the polluting influence of the Pharisees and Harrod. Still they fail to understand.
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Jesus has compassion on those who were not well prepared but still followed Him for days. Those who should have known better see nothing from Jesus.
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Two simple words stand out today. In this verse as we learn to not only study what the words in front of us say but we learn to listen to what God would say in the midst.
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Let's chat about how life goes down sometimes (there are struggles) and be encouraged - God will never leave us.
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Jesus is approached by a Greek woman who needs something from Him. His response teaches us to be cautious in how we view Jesus. Her response teaches us about how we should pray!!
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The things that cause us some of our biggest struggles start in the heart.
Mat 12:33-35 (33)
"Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. (34) Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (35) A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.
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The disciples were straining in the boat and Jesus saw them from the shore, He came to them while they were straining to get where He had sent them to go.
James 1:2-4
"Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
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In the face of questions about tradition Jesus challenges the hearts of the Pharisees and in turn should cause us to check out own hearts and motives.
Matt 22:37-40
"Jesus said to him 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.' On these two commandments hang all the law and the Prophets."
Psalms 139:23-24
"Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting."
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The disciples were straining in the boat and Jesus saw them from the shore, He came to them while they were straining to get where He had sent them to go.
James 1:2-4
"Count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
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Once the crowds were fed there was even more food than when they started. Jesus is not limited by what you don't have.
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Sin and Speaking the truth have a price - We see this a few different ways in one short section.
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Jesus sends His disciples out into the surrounding towns to preach repentance and with authority to cast out devils and heal the sick. The truth we speak can be accompanied with authority if we are willing to get close enough to the One who gives authority.
Matthew 28:19-20 "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen" Questions?
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The people in Jesus home town were offended at Him. They heard and saw what so many others had seen and heard but yet they were so familiar with Him they could not see what was going on. "Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary...?" Lets take a closer look.
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This man, tormented by evil spirits was unable to be helped by the world but Jesus changed everything. No matter how hopeless something looks Jesus makes the difference.
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Just when everyone thought that it was hopeless and Jesus was too late - Life happens and the girl lives.
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In need a woman sets aside the rules and presses through the crown not to talk to Jesus but to simply touch his clothes.
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