Those who see sinners simply as people to be condemned and used are as guilty as those they condemn. Like Jesus, we should not excuse sin, but we should act with love and compassion toward those who need His forgiveness. An incident in John 8 highlights this perspective. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

Who is Jesus? Is He Israel’s Messiah and God in the flesh? Or is He simply a man, not God but one who taught wonderful truths and provided the greatest of all examples to follow? This is the most important question a person can answer: Who is Jesus? Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

 

Jesus Christ is Lord. If we fail to follow Him, it is not because He has given us no reason to do so but simply because we place our own desires ahead of Him. Three would-be disciples with typical excuses demonstrate this sad truth. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

The church cannot function effectively and in unity without dealing with sin in its midst. The church body as a whole and individual believers must be committed to confronting offenders, boldly and lovingly seeking confession and reconciliation and offering genuine forgiveness. Stephen has a book that goes deeper into the topic of church discipline. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/in-pursuit-of-prodigals

To be humble is to follow the example of our Lord and Savior. That means putting aside self-interest and petty jealousies. It also means seeing faithful believers as coworkers, not competitors, and rejoicing in their service for the Lord. We have a gift for you. Learn 5 ways to respond when God says "no" to your prayer. https://www.wisdomonline.org/no

At times we see great potential in Jesus' disciples, but we also frequently see a lack of understanding, faith, and power. God's work in us has given us great potential too, but the disciples' example gives us fair warning against self-assurance. Stephen is the President of Shepherds Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/sts

God’s Word assures us that Christ’s kingdom will one day be established on earth. The transfiguration is a brief but glorious preview of that kingdom, when we will serve alongside saints of all the ages in the presence of Jesus Christ. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

Being a faithful disciple of Jesus is not about making Him a part of your life; it is about giving Him your life. As Jesus Himself puts it, you are to deny yourself and take up your cross daily. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

Who is Jesus? This is the one question we must answer and answer correctly. Who He is defines who we are as Christians. To consider Him anything less than the Messiah, the sovereign Lord, God in the flesh, and our Savior is to dishonor Him and call our own faith into question. Our extensive collection of discipleship resources is free and on-demand:  https://www.wisdomonline.org

The obstacles we see to God’s work are opportunities for us to trust Him, conform our attitudes to His, and witness the fulfillment of His will. This is Jesus’ lesson for the disciples as Jesus ministers in two Gentile areas. Our extensive collection of discipleship resources is free and on-demand:  https://www.wisdomonline.org