To Change the World
Jesus as Rabbi - What is a disciple?
January 9, 2022 • Brandon Wolters • Mark 1:16, Mark 2:13, Mark 3:13–14
What New Years’ resolutions did you make for this year? Some of us have resolved to be physically fit, or working towards being debt-free, or being more intentional with our spouses and/or kids. All these resolutions are beneficial and if we follow through, they will yield their desired outcomes. However, how many of us have made the commitment to become either first-time disciples (followers) or to renew with passion our following after Jesus? When Jesus calls us to follow Him, He is saying: “Come, be my disciple…” This implies that we are “steadily learning from Him how to live the life of the Kingdom of Heaven into every corner of human existence.” The best resolution you and I can make is to follow Jesus, to be His disciples, who then go forth and make other disciples.
To Change the World
January 2, 2022 • Mike Waldrop • 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Corinthians 1:17—2:5
Notice how much 2022 sounds like 2020 too? The last couple of years have been disturbing and disrupted life in lots of ways. And it seems that the news is filled with the desires, agendas and strategies of many to make drastic changes in our country and our world. Its tempting to either fear and want to hide and watch, or to get angry and motivated and want to jump in and fight either within the system or against it. Yet the Bible tells us that God has a strategy for change. But that strategy seems foolish and ineffective in light of those we see around us. Yet it’s the strategy we’re called to do. Come consider 2022 with us as are reminded that we are a people “To Change the World”.