Read Ecclesiastes 1:12-15, 2:18-26.People are on a constant search for meaning in life. Some attempt to find meaning in the accumulation of material possessions. But, in the final analysis, you can’t take it with you. Solomon, the king in Jerusalem, reflected on the meaning and purpose in life and where to find it. He began … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #1 Ecclesiastes
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Discipleship Minute #5 Job
Read Job 42:1-11.Have you ever said something that you were sure of at the time but were subsequently proven wrong? I surely have. At the end of Job’s story, he had to admit that he had said some things that were wrong. Job had defended his integrity before his friends and wanted to plead his … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #5 Job
Doctor’s Orders (Part 17)
Luke 18:18-23ConclusionMany humorous stories begin with phrase “a man goes to the doctor.” This account, however, is not one of them. The rich young ruler came to Jesus, because he thought Jesus would give him the answer to his spiritual question.Jesus is the only One who can give the right answer to the deepest question … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 17)
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 #6The church in Corinth had major problems. They were plagued by division, questions about authority, and spiritual immaturity. The church also had a member who was involved with an illicit and grievous sin! What were they going to do? What kind of advice did the apostle Paul give that church? This terrible incident also … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Discipleship Minute #4 Job
Read Job 40:1-14.It is a classic television move. The detective shows up to the crime scene and flashes his badge from his wallet. Many of us have some kind of credential which shows that we are capable or certified in an area of expertise. What happens when God shows up and produces His credentials? In … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #4 Job
Doctor’s Orders (Part 16)
Luke 18:18-23StudyBut, what Jesus did was expose this man as an idolater. The rich young ruler had not followed all the commandments. This man’s first priority was his wealth and the position it gave him in the community. It looks like the man thought wealth and position made him who he was. The account says … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 16)
Discipleship Minute #3 Job
Read Job 36:8-23.Job had consistently proclaimed to his friends that he had not sinned. Each of his friends argued that there was some problem in Job’s life that he needed to seek forgiveness from God. At this point, Elihu spoke up. He had waited until this point in the account because he was the youngest … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #3 Job
Saul’s Demon
The question came from the other side of the living room. I had just finished a lesson in my small group on Samuel’s anointing of David as Israel’s next king, when one of my group members said, “I want to know how you interpret the next passage.” I looked at the next passage and because … Continue reading Saul’s Demon
Discipleship Minute #2 Job
Read Job 28:12-28.Back in the day, the newspapers carried advice columns. Dear Abby, Ann Landers, and even Billy Graham dispensed words of wisdom to readers. Today, one need only consult the internet, which has thrust us into an age of endless information. But, the question for us today is the same as it was for … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #2 Job
Doctor’s Orders (Part 15)
Luke 18:18-23StudyLet’s read that last verse to see how the young man reacted.Luke writes,“After he heard this, he became extremely sad, because he was very rich” (Luke 18:23, HCSB).The ruler had come to Jesus for advice. Jesus had given him the best advice, tailor made for his real problem, his real affliction. The young man … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 15)
