Disciples

Prior to posting this devotional, I got the hint for the topic from a christian devotional contrasting the ways of the disciples when they were with Jesus (without experiencing the holy spirit) and after the pentecostal experience. (What a contrast - the disciples hardly understood anything in the spiritual sense - their spirits were dull - Peter denied the lord and warmed his flesh. And contrast

In the Blessed Inspiration ofThe Alpha and The Omega,Al-Awwal and Al-Akhir,The Beginning and The End.1.In the 13th chapter of the Gospel according to John, we come face to face one of the most remarkable teaching of Christ, may God's profound peace and blessings be with him and may our station be elevated to the proximity of his blessed station. The teaching that comes through him was not in mere

Each week, dozens of songs and albums from up-and-coming (or just plain unknown) bands debut on the world's music charts. Some of these bands will never be heard from again; some may become the next little thing. That's why we have Chuck Eddy exploring the world beyond the Billboard 200, where he'll look for diamonds in the MySpace rough. This week, his roster of up-and-comers includes some gentle

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Often when I ask Christians if they know anyone that needs to be discipled they think of a new Christian. Somehow in America we have adopted the idea that "discipleship" is for new believers. The idea is often associated with "follow-up" of new Christians.However, when Jesus said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations" He wasn't telling His closest followers to go find new followers

They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus went before them. And as the disciples followed, they were amazed and afraid. Then he called again the twelve and began to tell them what things should happen to him, saying,”Behold, we go up to Jerusalem. The Son of Man shall [...]

TRANSLATION OF JOHN 17:6-11 FROM THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE (GREEK) 6I have manifested your name to the men whom you have given me out of the world. They were yours and you have given them to me and they have kept your word. 7Now they have known that all the things you have given to me are [...]

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John 20: 19-23 Jesus Appears to the DisciplesWhen it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you'. After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peac

Matthew 28: 16-20 The Commissioning of The DisciplesNow the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him they worshipped him; but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, "all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to o

Bible Questions Answered:What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle?Sherry L./ New Castle, Northern Territory-Australia Bible Answers:A Disciple, was a “Learner.” Jewish Rabbis, usually had a troupe of disciples. Jesus, had tweleve Disciples. Matthew 10:1-4 NLT1 Jesus called His twelve disciples together and gave them authority to cast out evil spirits and to heal every kind of disease and illness.2 Here are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (also called Peter), then Andrew (Peter's brother), James (son of Zebedee), John (James's brother), 3 Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew (the tax collector), James (son of Alphaeus), Thaddaeus, 4 Simon (the zealot), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed Him). Jesus had other Learner, disciples, as well, such as, Cleo

Picture of Jordan River The first disciples of the Lord Jesus were previously disciples of John the Baptist. Once John was assured that Jesus was the one for whom he had prepared the way, he unhesitatingly pointed his followers towards Jesus. Some of John’s followers wanted to remain loyal to him, but John himself know that [...]

Missional Transformation is a process where believers align themselves (passions, desires, behaviors, habits) with the missionary purpose of Jesus.Missional Transformation requires significant shifts in the way you participate with Christ and His kingdom.SHIFT 2: From Decisions to Disciples Many pastors and churches in America have placed an emphasis on the need for people to make a personal decision to become a Christian. Presentations of the gospel message and evangelistic sermons are geared toward leading a person to the point of making a decision to follow Christ. This decision is presented as a choice to accept Jesus as your Savior and the transaction is often completed by praying a prayer that verbally communicates this decision has been made. “I have decided to follow Jesus” has been sung across this nation by those who have made this most important choice. Once a person decides to become a Christian, many churches offer discipleship programs and classes to help new c