Are you a disciple on mission with Jesus — or a church club devotee?

What a true worshipper and disciple looks like

Much of what passes for worship is insincere, but the Lord is seeking those who, empowered and enabled by His Spirit, will be evident as salt and light to those around them

There is a linked Bible study which looks in detail at the readings this episode is based on. They are the Bible readings widely used by a cross-section of churches and chapels which follow the interdenominational scheme. Here are the links so you can read t hem for yourself in your Bible version of choice (we use mainly NIV):

Psalm 112:1, 4-8https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+112%3A1%2C+4-8&version=NIV

Isaiah 58:1-10 — Not lip-service! Heart-felt worship and obedience

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+58%3A1-10&version=NIV

Matthew 5:13-20 — Disciples of Jesus are called to be salt and light

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A13-20&version=NIV

1 Corinthians 2:1-16 — God's wisdom perplexes human understanding

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+2%3A1-16&version=NIV

LINKS AND REFERENCES

* See also The Living Word Bible Study on the set readings for Feb. 5 There's verse-by-verse commentary with click-through links to other Bible references, reflections, discussion starters and more — all this is good faith-building discipleship-forming material for yourself, your family, home group or neighbourhood Bible study.

https://thelivingword.uk

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