Several key elements were laid in place prior to the launch of Jesus' public ministry. Today, we give consideration how Father uses our life experiences to prepare us for ministry.

As Jesus was coming onto the scene, one was sent ahead of Him (John).  Jesus has now been on the scene and will come again to the scene, and we are to run for Him, carrying His message until He comes.

In Jesus' life and ministry we can trace 5 phases.  Those 5 phases led to a 6th phase in the Book of Acts.  Those phases all provide tracks for us to run on.

Jesus established 5 phases in His ministry which led to a 6th phase in the Book of Acts.

Today, we will go a little deeper into the 5 phases of Jesus' ministry and the resulting 6th phase of movement development.

As life and careers have their phases, living a life of disciplemaking as has its phases.  Today, I will compare life, career, and ministry with the model provided by Jesus.

Each of the four Gospels plus Acts provide a bit of a different perspective into the Life and Ministry of Jesus. From those perspectives, we build our lives and ministries around the life and ministry of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Does the Bible have a primary focus? If so, what is it? Discover!

What should we do when in trouble or sick?  How much faith do we mix with our prayers?  Are we truly trusting God? Oh, and what about community and accountability? How do they factor into our prayers and their answers?

Today, we cover just one verse, James 5:13.  I had thought we would get further, but as it is, this foundational theme brings cause for self-evaluation and reflection. How is your prayer and worship life?