Sunday, February 17, 2012 Where is God when we are afraid? What are we afraid of? What do we do simply because we are afraid that something will happen? How do we manage our fears? Listen to Pastor Fofana speak on his fears and how God gets him through it. Readings: Exodus 3:1-15, Acts 7:30-36, Luke 1:68-75 … Read more
Disciple (n./v.): The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 1 Matthew is a distinctly Jewish Gospel focused upon Jesus as the promised Messiah. He is writing to Jews who claim our Old Testament to be their history. Yes, to truly understand Matthew, think like a 1st century Jew. Monday, February 18 Read Matthew 1:1-17. Matthew begins with … Read more
Transfiguration Sunday, February 10, 2012 So, when Jesus tells his disciples to make disciples “teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you,” he didn’t really mean it, did he? Everything? All the commands? Really? Yes. Listen to Jesus. He knows what he’s talking about. Readings: Psalm 119:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-20, Matthew 17:1-8 GodSpeak Readings for … Read more
Disciple (n./v.): The Gospel of Matthew He is With Us Living as the official ambassadors of God in the world is not exactly an easy task. It’s easy to feel alone, even in the midst of a Christian congregation! When all others have abandoned there will yet remain one, Jesus. Monday, February 11 Read Matthew … Read more
Sunday, February 3, 2012 As Jesus addressed his disciples for the last time on top of this mountain, he chose his words carefully. He authorized them and commanded them to make disciples for him. Then he told them to baptize in the Triune name of God. What does that mean, especially when we don’t find Jesus teaching about baptism … Read more
Disciple (n./v.): The Gospel of Matthew Teach All His Commands Once a new disciple is baptized in the Triune name of God, what’s next? It’s simple. Follow Jesus. To follow Jesus means listening to the teachings of the Master and puting them into practice… all of them. Monday, February 4 Read Matthew 28:18-20. What commands … Read more
Sunday, January 27, 2012 Jesus tells his disciples to “go make disciples of all nations.” What does that mean? What does it mean to “go?” What exactly is a “disciple” and how is one made? Who are “all nations” for us? Pastor Seabaugh begins the conversation right here. Readings: Acts 14:8-28, 1 Corinthians 3:1-11, … Read more
Disciple (n./v.): The Gospel of Matthew Baptize in His Name Jesus tells his disciples to make disciples… but how? Baptize in the Triune name of God. This leaves two questions. What is baptism and what does it mean to be baptized in the name of God? Monday, January 28 Read Matthew 28:18-20. There’s a lot … Read more
Sunday, January 20, 2012 Why does Jesus tell his disciples that all authority in heaven had been given to him? Didn’t they know that already? Hadn’t they seen him die and rise again? Didn’t they just spend 40 days learning from the resurrected Jesus? Is this news to them or is Jesus authorizing his disciples … Read more
Disciple (n./v.): The Gospel of Matthew Make Disciples Once the disciples were authorized by Jesus, he tells them what they are authorized to do. Jesus’ disciples were authorized to go and make disciples, not for themselves, but for Jesus. Monday, January 21 Read Matthew 28:18-20. Another way to translate verse 19 is, “As you are … Read more