Our love for ourselves is grasped not in anything about self, but in the person of our Master and gratitude for our calling. That love overflows in service since we are set aside to make a difference as holy slaves of Christ.
Joy in being a beloved servant
We Develop Intensity for Service
April 28, 2024 • Wayne Braudrick • Psalm 92:12–14, 1 Corinthians 1:9, Romans 1:1, Colossians 3:22–24, 1 Timothy 4:12
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Joy in Loving the Antagonist
May 19, 2024 • Wayne Braudrick • Philippians 1:27–30, Lamentations 3:23, 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Corinthians 15:51
The Bible dedicates significant space describing how God’s people should respond to antagonists. Philippians 1:27-30 provides a concise outline of the big ideas: know who you are; walk worthy of Jesus; stand firm; be harmonious; contend for gospel truth; reject fear; remember the promise of suffering.
Joy in Loving the Stranger
May 12, 2024 • Wayne Braudrick • Leviticus 19:33–34, Leviticus 19:9–18
God is very explicit regarding strangers: both the legal resident alien and the person who is different. We are called to love the stranger as we love ourselves, expressing that love in fairness, opportunity, care without coddling, and inclusion.
Joy in Loving the Neighbor
May 5, 2024 • Wayne Braudrick • Luke 10, Matthew 22:35–40, Matthew 22
One of the major themes of scripture is to love one’s neighbors. The Law lays down boundaries of this love, while the prophets and writings show stellar (or infamous) examples. In the New Testament, Jesus brings it all together in what we remember as the two “Greats:” His Great Commandments and the Great Commission. Following those changes the believer and, quite often, the neighborhood.