Bedford Church of the Nazarene Podcast

Abraham

Philippians 3:10

We must press on

Eugene Peterson said "discipleship was a long obedience in the same direction."

Mark 1:16 & 17

What is our Christian identity?  Are we disciples or are we christians?

A disciple is someone who follows Jesus.   It is a decision

A disciple is someone who is being changed by Jesus

A disciple is someone who is committed to the Mission of Jesus

Lament - crying out to God when we don't know what to say and we are overwhelmed with grief. Psalm 130 V1\

Perspective - is Hope!   Thessalonians 4:13.

Praise - Habakuk 3:17- 18

What do I have to do to inherit eternal life?  That was asked 19 x in the scriptures.

Who then is my neighbor?

We have to be engaged intentional - listen

We have to have empathy - sharing the plight of others

We have to be advocates - take up the cause of others

II Timothy 3:5

Mom's purpose:

She gives us a living faith

She shows us  the love of God

She tells us the truth of Jesus.

I Corinthians 3:12-15

He wants us to be the church.  To Make disciples who make disciples who make disciples.

Listen as Pastor Ben Lee shares with us about this spiritual warfare.

Hebrew 12:1-2

Why did Jesus die on the cross?  Because of Love.   The Resurrection makes real joy possible.