We are all part of the Lord’s plan. And as with the seventy-two disciples Jesus sends out to proclaim His message, He offers us sound principles to follow that will give us realistic expectations and a clear focus that will help us successfully complete our mission. We provide print and digital discipleship resources. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are sheep under the care of our Good Shepherd. We can rest in the truth that He knows us, loves us, and desires and initiates a relationship with us. How could we be any more blessed? How could we be any more obligated to serve and worship Him? We provide Bible-teaching resources in nine languages. Learn more and access our content at https://www.wisdomonline.org

When rejected on earth, we need to remember that is the common lot of God’s children. What is important is that, by God’s grace, we are accepted by Him. Jesus’ healing of a blind man offers an encouraging illustration. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

Like Jesus, we live in a world that is content to remain in the darkness of sin, ignorant of the freedom they can have in Him, the Light of the World. What are we doing to let His light shine forth brightly in this needy world? Share your comments or questions. We'd like to hear from you. Write to [email protected]

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