Luke chapter 6:20-49 provides one of the most concise practical summaries of Christian Discipleship as found in the teachings of Jesus. We are spending these four weeks working through His message with the goal of living it. Thus far we have worked out way through the pattern, the perspective, and the practice of discipleship. This week we look at a final picture
Christian Discipleship, Being Trained by Jesus: A Picture
February 4, 2018 • Larry Kroon • Luke 6:46-49
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October 28, 2018 • Larry Kroon
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