Jesus knew that His followers would need help learning how to pray, so He taught the fundamental principles of prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Those principles are recorded in the model prayer Jesus said in Matthew 6:8-13. So, what are those principles? The first is that prayer builds relationships. Throughout the model prayer, … Continue reading Pray In This Way
Month: September 2024
Preach! Don’t Lecture
Access to good-quality study materials is indispensable when studying God's word. However, we can overdo it if we are not careful, especially for those who preach and teach. We must keep the people in mind as we study and prepare. If we lose sight of the needs of those who sit under our teaching, we … Continue reading Preach! Don’t Lecture
For the Profit of Many
The middle portion of 1 Corinthians deals with questions about lawsuits, marriage, idols, and pagan sacrifices. Underneath all these topics is the theme of self-denial for the benefit of others (1 Cor. 10:33). Paul had a lot to say on this topic because many of the Corinthian's problems stemmed from their lack of understanding of … Continue reading For the Profit of Many
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