Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World—15

Ongoing. In this series of posts we have explored a number of aspects of Christ’s mission to change the world and parallel ways we are seeking to follow his example in Empowering Subjects. It is good when we choose to focus on this mission through doing good deeds, telling good news, and providing good teaching,Continue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World—15”

Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-14

Substantial. Another aspect of how Jesus changed the world is that the training he provided was substantial. He didn’t merely preach on it. It wasn’t a class once a week. There were no slogans. Instead, he called a few men to leave everything behind and follow him constantly for two or three years. Specifically, heContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-14”

Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 9

Authenticity. As you know, the world is a dreadful mess and we are called to help. This series of posts is based on the premise that the way Jesus changed the world is the best way for us to do so. Thus we have been noticing how he ministered so we can model our effortsContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World – 9”

Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-8

Workers (part 3, Good Teaching). We’ve been exploring what Jesus meant by “workers” in Matthew 9:35-38 and how Empowering Subjects is seeking to implement Jesus’ example. So far, we have considered two aspects of what Jesus showed us about being a working, doing good deeds (see post) and telling good news (see post). Today weContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-8”

Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-7

Workers (part 2, Good News). We’ve been exploring what Jesus meant by “workers” in Matthew 9:35-38 and have considered one aspect of it, doing good deeds (see post). A second aspect of being a worker is “proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God” (Matthew 4:23; 9:35). It is not surprising that pagans (ActsContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-7”

Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-3

God’s Work. In this series of posts, we are simultaneously exploring some of the vital components of God’s mission in Scripture and the corresponding features of the new ministry, Empowering Subjects. I am hoping this will serve the dual purpose of encouraging us to faithfully participate in God’s mission in various ways and also creatingContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World-3”