Beginnings. Though there are some good things going on around us, our nation and world are in a terrible mess. I was feeling particularly troubled by that when we got our stay-at-home order back in 2020. Thankfully God’s word spoke to me powerfully during those days and led me to some important realizations. I realizedContinue reading “Empowering Subjects of the King to Change the World—1”
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Sowing and Reaping—2
The Principle (John 4:35-38). The Bible uses the ancient practice of farmers sowing and reaping to help us understand how people embrace Christ. One rich passage about this is: 35 Do you not say, ‘There are yet four months, then comes the harvest’? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields areContinue reading “Sowing and Reaping—2”
Sowing and Reaping—1
Understanding Agriculture in the Ancient World. The Bible compares the work and growth of the kingdom to sowing and reaping. This agricultural figure of speech can help us in our work in the Lord’s harvest field. We will draw better and more biblical conclusions from the passages that use this metaphor, however, if we firstContinue reading “Sowing and Reaping—1”
Motivation for the Mission –4
Compassion. A part of the unique superiority of the New Covenant is that God gives us resources to help us do the things he calls us to do. In the case of our calling to tell the good news about Christ, one powerful resource he has given us is motivation. The motivations we have consideredContinue reading “Motivation for the Mission –4”
Examining our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 4
Not Enough Time. Christ wants his people to tell others about him (see post), but there are many barriers to our doing so. Previously we’ve discussed the problem of bad experiences and off-putting methods (see post) and the notion that we might be judging others (see post). Another thing that may hinder us is ourContinue reading “Examining our Barriers to Speaking about Christ – 4”
2 – Jesus Said the Harvest is Plentiful.
Is it Still? Jesus said the harvest is plentiful (Matthew 9:37). Have you ever wondered if it still is? I have. In the eighties, a group of us moved to Philadelphia to start a church. In spite of our training, enthusiasm, and work, we only reached a few people. Plentiful harvest never entered my mindContinue reading “2 – Jesus Said the Harvest is Plentiful.”
Empowering Subjects 