This text is almost too glorious to preach. In it we see the glory of Jesus Christ revealed to three of the Apostles as they withdrew to a mountain to pray. There is so much for us to learn about the weight of God’s glory.

This text is almost too glorious to preach. In it we see the glory of Jesus Christ revealed to three of the Apostles as they withdrew to a mountain to pray. There is so much for us to learn about the weight of God’s glory.

One of the big themes in this chapter is discipleship – what it looks like to follow Jesus. So, we’re jumping a bit in order to draw out those themes. It’s an important issue for all of us to consider. The call to discipleship is costly and radical. It is also undeniably clear. So, beginning with the question from Jesus, “Who do you say I am?”, we will see what it takes to follow Him.

One of the big themes in this chapter is discipleship – what it looks like to follow Jesus. So, we’re jumping a bit in order to draw out those themes. It’s an important issue for all of us to consider. The call to discipleship is costly and radical. It is also undeniably clear. So, beginning with the question from Jesus, “Who do you say I am?”, we will see what it takes to follow Him.

The feeding of the 5,000 is one of the few stories that appears in all four Gospel accounts. So, we should probably pay attention, there may be things for us to learn. Jesus had withdrawn the Apostles to a desolate place. When the crowds followed there was a desperate need for provision. While the Apostles could see no way, Jesus showed His compassion and power.

The feeding of the 5,000 is one of the few stories that appears in all four Gospel accounts. So, we should probably pay attention, there may be things for us to learn. Jesus had withdrawn the Apostles to a desolate place. When the crowds followed there was a desperate need for provision. While the Apostles could see no way, Jesus showed His compassion and power.

This passage tells us about the first time Jesus sent His disciples out. Their mission in this text is repeated again and again, and passed on to us even now.

This passage tells us about the first time Jesus sent His disciples out. Their mission in this text is repeated again and again, and passed on to us even now.

We wrapped up our series on Church as Family by looking at Hebrews 13:7-21. In this passage we see the call to follow after Jesus by following our leaders. Jesus has placed godly leaders in the church to help us follow after Him for His glory and our good.

We wrapped up our series on Church as Family by looking at Hebrews 13:7-21. In this passage we see the call to follow after Jesus by following our leaders. Jesus has placed godly leaders in the church to help us follow after Him for His glory and our good.