Mountain Preacher and Jesus

In this episode, I talk about how we evaluate our heart and allow the Holy Spirit in the Word of God to evaluate our heart to see where our agendas are, see where our attitudes are at and have Jesus come and adjust our heart so we could be more like him.

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The Vine and the Branches (John 15:1-5) – Jesus described Himself as the “vine” and His followers as the “branches,” teaching that we must remain connected to Him to bear fruit. Without Him, we can do nothing spiritually fruitful.

2.The Good Shepherd and Sheep (John 10:11-14) – Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for His sheep, and His followers as the sheep who hear and know His voice. This image highlights the guidance, protection, and sacrifice of Christ, and the intimacy of relationship with Him.

3.The Bread of Life (John 6:35) – Jesus called Himself the Bread of Life, indicating that those who come to Him will never hunger spiritually. This metaphor suggests that Jesus sustains and nourishes our souls in a way nothing else can.

4.The Light of the World (John 8:12) – Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” His followers are to walk in His light, meaning they abandon the darkness of sin and follow His example, living in truth and righteousness.

5.Taking Up the Cross (Matthew 16:24) – Jesus taught that to follow Him, one must “take up their cross.” This metaphor refers to dying to self, sacrificing personal desires, and being willing to face hardships for His sake.

6.The Narrow Gate and Narrow Path (Matthew 7:13-14) – Jesus described the way to eternal life as a narrow gate and path, while the path to destruction is broad. This implies that following Him requires dedication and is often countercultural.

7.Building on the Rock (Matthew 7:24-27) – Jesus spoke of two builders, one building on rock and the other on sand. The wise person who hears His words and acts on them is like one who builds on a rock, able to withstand life’s storms.

8.Salt of the Earth and Light of the World (Matthew 5:13-16) – Jesus said His followers are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. This means they are to influence the world by preserving goodness and shining truth, reflecting God’s love and righteousness.

9.The Yoke (Matthew 11:29-30) – Jesus invited people to take His yoke upon them, a metaphor of obedience and partnership. Unlike other yokes, His is “easy” and “light,” emphasizing that in following Him, there is rest for the soul even in obedience.

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God has always had one plan with all people, not one with Gentiles and another with Jews. 

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in chapter 14. I finish the book on sharing how to make disciples in our call to make disciples and how do we share Jesus with others and also how do we connect to the body of Christ?

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In chapter 13, I talk about the differences of a true relationship with Jesus over religion and legalism, relationship is heart transformation through the love of God and legalism and religion is trying to perfect the outside without any heart transformation.

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What is Gods plan for sexual purity?

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it is God‘s heart and passion to not only save us and forgive us of our sin, but for us to walk with a sound mind and healthy, mental stability. Jesus said if you are heavy laden and burden down, come to me, and I will give you rest, peace and joy in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Chapter 10, we deal with God‘s power to overcome strongholds and sin habits in our life

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Chapter 9 of Freedom to Live Like Jesus, titled “Healing from Past Trauma,” guides readers through the process of finding freedom from past wounds. It emphasizes the importance of seeking God’s love and grace to heal emotional scars and encourages readers to let go of past hurts to live in the peace and wholeness that Jesus offers.

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“Paul’s ‘one another’ commands in his letters, such as ‘love one another,’ ‘encourage one another,’ and ‘bear one another’s burdens,’ emphasize the importance of community, unity, and selfless love among believers. These instructions guide us to live out our faith in tangible ways, creating a supportive and Christ-centered community that reflects God’s love. Living out these commands is vital for spiritual growth, mutual encouragement, and building a church that truly embodies the teachings of Jesus.”

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