In the last post, I noted how the new birth in the life of a disciple automatically yields fruit like mercy and purity. Jesus continues that line of thought, describing disciples in the Kingdom as “peacemakers.” Surely, this can apply Read more
“You will surely die, Ahimelech, along with your entire family!” the king shouted. And he ordered his bodyguards, “Kill these priests of the Lord, for they are allies and conspirators with David! They knew he was running away from me, Read more
A genuine conversion experience brings genuine change. If there is no genuine change then something has gone awry along the way. Jesus later tells us in the Sermon on Mount, that “you will know them by their fruits.” When a Read more
And it is good for people to submit at an early age to the yoke of his discipline: Let them sit alone in silence beneath the Lord’s demands. Let them lie face down in the dust, for there may be Read more
The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with Read more
What kind of people are citizens of the Kingdom? Those who are disciples… and how does one become a disciple? They begin at the beginning. They recognize their spiritual poverty and they mourn over their sinful condition… and this leads Read more
I once went through a peer-review process where people I supervised had to anonymously share their perceptions of my leadership. That year the feedback was very positive, and there was only one critical comment… “Kevin needs to listen to others Read more
And remember that the heavenly Father to whom you pray has no favorites. He will judge or reward you according to what you do. So you must live in reverent fear of him during your time here as “temporary residents.” Read more
The best place to start is always at the beginning. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is giving his perspective on what Kingdom life looks like. Yet to be in the Kingdom of Light, one has to be a Read more
I once had a conversation with a colleague about the Sermon on the Mount and its relevance to missions. It turns out we had similar thoughts about the same passage of Scripture, and at the end of our phone conversation Read more