The Dirge, the Dance, and the End of the World
- We need an understanding of the role that God has for all of us as the second-coming of Jesus approaches,
- and how the book of Revelation fits into the rest of Scripture on this topic.
The Dirge, the Dance, and the End of the World
- John the Baptist sang the dirge and prepared the way for Jesus’ first coming—the flute and dance.
- But who will be the forerunner of Jesus return?
- You might not like the answer,
- or maybe it will excite you beyond all else.
Parable of the Good Shepherd — John 10:1-21
- A beautiful parable, but what is the point and why does it make people so angry?
- In the context of the previous story and particularly the O.T. background in Ezekiel it becomes clearer.
- But the most important question is how it applies to us now?
A Surprising Invitation to a Banquet
- You are invited to be part of a supernatural kingdom with a fantastic celebration, the only condition being that you know you are a mess.
- But God wants you to step up to his call to help him build it!
- Stop telling yourself you are nothing and can’t do anything and say:
- “I can do all things through him who strengthens me!”
The Parable of the Enemy who sowed Tares
- If we are in the Kingdom then we have an Enemy!
- What power does the enemy have?
- What are his tactics?
- How does he attack Kingdom work?
- How do we recognize him?
- How do we respond?
Looking for Pleasure in All the Right Places—Finding the Greatest Joy in God
- If you want to grow in your Christian life, the answer is not to try harder, but to be motivated in the best possible way—the joy of discovering the pearl and the treasure.
- There is nothing like the the joy of loving and being loved so intensely.
How to Pray in Faith — The Parable of the Son who Asks (Matt 7:7-11)
- What does it mean to pray in faith?
- How should you go about praying for a sick person?
- Here is a survey of all that Jesus taught on prayer, resulting in some simple steps.