In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus commissions His disciples to spread His teachings globally, baptizing and instructing others. This directive emphasizes the importance of making disciples beyond Israel and highlights that every follower of Christ must actively participate in this mission, fostering spiritual growth in others through Scripture and prayer.
Each person receives a special gift from God's grace, intended for serving others and glorifying God. Believers are called to be good stewards, using their gifts and strengths as empowered by God. This responsibility emphasizes the importance of serving for the good of the community and honoring God's provision.
“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor... Continue Reading →
The passage emphasizes the importance of recognizing and utilizing diverse spiritual gifts given by God's grace, urging believers to exercise their unique abilities—such as prophecy, service, teaching, and leading—faithfully and cheerfully. It mentions that these gifts and God's calling are irrevocable, emphasizing the need for divine wisdom in fulfilling their purposes.
In Ephesians 3:7-9, Paul expresses gratitude for God’s grace that enables him to minister to the Gentiles. Feeling unworthy, he acknowledges the high calling of preaching Christ's riches. The passage emphasizes that fulfilling one's purpose is possible only through God’s grace, power, and fellowship with Christ.
In this passage, Paul shares his powerful testimony of conversion. He recounts his past as a persecutor of Christians, his dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, and his subsequent healing and calling. Paul emphasizes the importance of recognizing divine opportunities to share one's faith and connect with others.
In this passage, Paul is directed by the Holy Spirit to avoid certain regions and is called to Macedonia through a vision. The speaker reflects on the importance of discerning God's guidance, recognizing that divine "nos" can redirect paths. Obedience to God's call, often accompanied by support from others, is emphasized.
“In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one... Continue Reading →
Exodus 3:1-22 and Exodus 4:1-17 is of God's call on Moses's life. God called Moses where he was at, tending sheep in the desert wilderness. This could have been preparation for Moses to tend God's people, the Israelites in the same way. The Angel of the Lord appeared to Moses in a burning bush that... Continue Reading →
“So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God, but also our own lives, because you had become dear to us.” I Thessalonians 2:8 I have generally no problem, sharing the gospel with others. It is sharing my life with others that can be... Continue Reading →
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