We see men failing but Jesus prevailing. Scriptures for Study: Read the similar incident in Luke 5:1–7, where Jesus originally called his disciples. What observations can you make? Continue

We simply perceive the contact, prove the need, proclaim the Gospel, and partner in the result. Scriptures for Study: Read Paul’s counsel in 1 Corinthians 3:6–8. What does this teach us about evangelistic effort? Continue

The nature of the harvest, the need for laborers, and the necessity of the work. Scriptures for Study: How do the following verses encourage us about our labor: 1 Corinthians 15:58; Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 6:10? Continue

We note the promise, power, personnel, purpose, and program of this commission. Scriptures for Study: What do these verses tell us concerning evangelism: Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46–49? Continue

We note the promise, power, personnel, purpose, and program of this commission. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses tell us about power: Ephesians 3:20; 2 Thessalonians 1:11; 2 Timothy 1:7–8?   Continue

What is “discipleship”? Scriptures for Study: In Acts 2:41–47, what are the characteristics of a disciple? & Compare this study with September 11 on adaptability. Continue

We see his personal character, his position as forerunner, and his powerful ministry. Scriptures for Study: Read Luke 3:7–14. What observations can you make about John’s sermon? Continue

We see his personal character, his position as forerunner, and his powerful ministry. Scriptures for Study: What do the following verses say about self-denial: Luke 9:23–24; Titus 2:11–12; Hebrews 11:24–25? Continue

We see his description, his difficulty, and his dedication. Scriptures for Study: What else do we read about Epaphroditus in Philippians 4:18? How does this “priceless pair” encourage and challenge you? Continue

We see his description, his difficulty, and his dedication. Scriptures for Study: Who is spoken of as a brother in each of the following verses: 2 Corinthians 2:13; 2 Corinthians 8:22; Philemon 1:1. Continue