There are many lessons we can learn from the lives of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God taught faith through Abraham, faith through Isaac, and love through Jacob.
There is a strong connection between being a disciple and being disciplined. You can't really be one without the other. We can't teach others to be disciples if we do not have discipline.
The Bible frequently talks about following Jesus means you deny yourself, you take up your cross. That basically says you are laying down your life. This is quite a struggle and something that we face every day.
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Dive into the Word of God with Pastor Doug in these inspiring weekly messages. The perfect program for every Bible student! Listen and watch a sermon on subjects that interest you.