Pastor Marty Basinger, our guest speaker from Baptist Church Planters, encourages us to pray. Jesus’ disciples asked to learn how to pray; and we will learn from them. Today starts our six-week Season of Prayer. We expect God to do great things in our midst as we discover the delight, dependence, and discipline of prayer.
Jesus provides lasting peace. Luke demonstrates three areas where peace intersects life. Jesus provides peace that pauses, passes, and praises.
How clearly can you see? While seeing clearly is a visual exercise, it is also a life skill. When you see clearly, you can make sense of what you perceive. As Luke presents the events of the Sunday afternoon after Passover, a need to see clearly exists. You will find Jesus wants you to see […]
Sometimes we see or hear things and fail to make an obvious connection. How often have you watched a movie and wondered “I know that actor. What else did they play in?” Luke reports three questions asked on a Sunday morning. Following Jesus creates questions. Ask and answer these questions today.
Luke presents the darkest moment of history. Darkness seems about to prevail, yet Jesus dos not panic or crumble. Repeatedly, Jesus displays hope when all hope seems lost. Today, find hope at the cross. Jesus demonstrates hope in three statements. There is always hope in Jesus.
People can have access to the same information yet come to different conclusions. Luke reveals three wrong verdicts given by those with access to the same information. Consider the evidence and make your own conclusion. You will respond to Jesus.
What happens when others offend you? Jesus never retaliates. Truth acts as its own defense in two crucial areas of confrontation.
The search for control amid chaos is real. Some solutions provide momentary help, but what hope is there for reliable control over life’s chaos? Today’s passage highlights three people in this passage (Jesus, Judas, Peter). Jesus remains in control during life’s chaos by His unwavering trust in God. That is the key to controlling life’s […]
Jesus prepares to finish His part of the race. He looks for those following Him to receive the baton of responsibility. Jesus prepares them by instructing them and encouraging them. Today Jesus models effective leadership.
We love acronyms (GIGO, PEMDAS, TGIF, WWJD, etc.). Are you familiar with the 5 Ps of leadership? Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance. While schedules are important, they can sometimes be a hindrance. How do you respond when your schedule is not kept? Are you frustrated when someone else has a schedule different than yours? Jesus […]