The thing about running from God is that we rarely understand the consequences of our own actions. As Jonah ran from the presence of the Lord, it didn't just affect him, it affected everything around him as well.

Just as God saw Nineveh as a great city to be infiltrated by God's people, he also looks upon our great cities that need to be infiltrated by God's people. However, just because we know what God desires doesn't always mean we desire the same thing. Jonah was so against the will of the Father, that he risked his life and paid the fare to sail to the other side of the world so Gods creation wouldn't hear about grace. In contrast, Jesus was so committed to the will of the Father that he gave his life and paid the ultimate fare so a world that would not accept Him would be extended saving grace.

Gods desire for his bride is no different than Gods desire for a husband and wife. That through a pursuit of relational intimacy we can become a people who experience what it means to be fully known and fully loved. The Church of Jesus Christ is the family of God and our earthly relationships should reflect this spiritual truth.

When the unrevealed will of God is unclear, we often can find ourselves frustrated and confused. So, how can we have confidence that we are honoring The Lord with our decisions? When Gods path is foggy, wisdom is the light that leads.

Paul seems to believe that the number one hindrance to a believers progressive sanctification is sexual immorality. Why is this and how do we fight against it?

Following rules gets you nowhere, it is only through the gift of Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit that we are able to change at all. But once we have the Holy Spirit, He is constantly working to transform us more into the likeness of Jesus.

Paul teaches that it is the love of Christ that compels us towards obedience. But God in his mercy has graced us with additional motivations for the purpose of maximizing our joy and bringing glory to his name.

As the living Word, Jesus was the totality of truth who literally took the written word and brought it to life. As one who taught with authority and for change, he is the greatest teacher to ever walk the earth.

Launching a new series, Dan Byrd talks about Jesus in his human form, and talking about sanctification, and how we can be in His name.

Matt Chewning finishes the Discover Series, leading us into the last steps of becoming a partner with Netcast Church