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Immediately after Jonah delivers his message to Nineveh, God brings revival and Jonah is furious at God. How might Jonah's misplaced anger teach us today?
As Jonah visits Nineveh we are given a fresh glimpse of God's justice and power. Yet, God is also working in mercy and grace, even through a stubborn prophet and a hardhearted nation.
Jonah's journey to return to the Lord takes him through rough waters. Through Jonah's example we gain understanding about what is required for all who will follow the Lord.
As the Apostle Paul closes his letter to the Corinthians, he gives instruction designed to shape the church in Corinth that is also helpful for us today.
Paul's instructions in the final chapter of 1 Corinthians remind us that we are part of something much greater than ourselves.
How can we comprehend the resurrection when it is so vastly different than our experience on earth? Using relatable examples, the Apostle Paul gives us meaningful insight into this mystery.
What do we lose if the resurrection isn't true? If it is true, what is gained? Our text today reveals how the resurrection changes everything.
God's Word puts safeguards in place so that when the church gathers in worship, it won't be overrun by individual expression, yet still maintain an openness to a Biblical exercise of spiritual gifts.
The aerial of Jesus Comes at an unexpected time in an unexpected humble way, but it is the greater world changing event in all of history.
A whole Church is one that receives and expresses the gifts He gives because the Lord has given them.
To a church that was self centered in how they related to God and each other, the Apostle Paul calls them to love. But what is this love suppose to look like in the church today?
To a church that easily becomes divided, the Apostle Paul reminds them that their real identity is one body, that has been sovereignly put together with a divine purpose.
The Gifted ChurchThe New Testament picture of the church is that God not only calls a people to Himself, but also gifts each member of the church body so that His Church might be edified.
In navigating our broken world, the Apostle Paul instructs us on how we might live to give God glory.
The Corinthians had issues with idolatry but they were unaware of their condition. As the Apostle Paul shepherd them through these issues they're are lessons for us today.
1 Corinthians 9:19-27"Be true to yourself!" cries our culture; yet Paul describes a lifestyle of being "all things to all people." Though appearing to be a sign of weakness, it is instead the way of the gospel.
Withholding one's rights is an under appreciated value in our day but it is essential for true gospel ministry.
The Corinthians knew some things about God, but had missed what matters most. They were in need of correction about how to view and steward their freedom.Jeromy Waunch
Keeping our eyes on Jesus instead of the past, our culture, or any other metric to live in keeping with God's design.
1 Corinthians 5:1-13
Any healthy church will require skillfully applied discipline from time to time. In today's passage, the Apostle Paul provides relevant and needed instruction for the church today.
The Apostle Paul addresses a church body that is in desperate need of growing as followers of Jesus. In his instruction are several truths that might stir our own growth today.
We are vulnerable to thinking we are walking in wisdom when we are actually walking in folly. The Apostle Paul's instruction to the Corinthians reveals common errors that might warn us today.
The work of the Holy Spirit in the Church is as the revealer - of the heart of God, of the mystery of the faith, and the Gospel itself - to unify and mature the whole body.
The church ought to be modeling the unity the world hungers for, yet it is often lacking. How might divided people become who God intends them to be?
The Apostle Paul's encouragement and instruction to the church in Corinth is remarkably relevant for the church today! To a church with plenty of problems. God works in them according to His grace.
Today we consider some starting points from the Scriptures so we might grow in our disciplmaking relationships.
The framework of faith is built on ongoing relationships and a generational long-view of discipleship.
What practices should we aim for in disciple-making? Paul's opening prayer in Colossians chapter 1 reveals targets that might guide us today.
Discipling is messy, so we might be tempted to "make disciples" from a distance. But that is not the model we have been given, and for a reason -it usually doesn't work.
Using the image of a vinedresser, vine, and branches, Jesus describes a normal way of living the Christian life that has significant implications for us today.
As Jesus appears to his disciples for the third time after the resurrection, we can see lessons that might give us hope as we seek to follow Him today.
Bill is the Executive Director of Cadre Missionaries-whose mission is to make disciplesmakers who make more disciplemakers.
Some truths about how the object of a church's devotion connects to the church's behavior.
As John mentors a church leader he provides a number of lessons that every healthy church should know.
Israel is called to recommit their faithfulness to the Lord. In this moment there are relevant lessons for God's people today.
In Joshua's final words to Israel, he gives some needed principles to guide God's people today.
The distribution of the Levite cities is more than a lesson in geography, it reveals insight about God's Kingdom.
How did God's people turn from being stuck to living faithfully? In this passage there are useful lessons for us to consider.
How does one live a life of faithfulness? Caleb's life displays a number of rate character qualities that led to an extraordinary life.
As God sends Israel into battle to secure the southern half of Canaan, there are several lessons for God's people to learn from their experience.
You & I may feel alone or neglected, but God has a long track record of dwelling with His people.
The battle to defend Gibeon is incredibly risky, yet Israel is completely secure. Im this moment God not only sustain them, but reveals truths about Himself.