The power of encouragement I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood, nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me, but I went away to Arabia. – Galatians 1:16-17 Acts 9:26-28 26 When he arrived in Jerusalem, he attempted to associate with the disciples, and they were allContinue reading “The power of encouragement”
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Hidden dangers
Hidden dangers This false teaching is like a little yeast that spreads through the entire batch of dough. – Galatians 5:9 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 6 Do you not know that a bit of leaven leavens the whole lump? 7 Cleanse out the old leaven that you may be a new lump, as you really areContinue reading “Hidden dangers”
Servant-mentor ∙∙
Servant-mentor ∙∙ Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on to others. – 2 Timothy 2:2 Exodus 18:17-24 17 This is not good! Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed. 18 You’re going to wear yourself out – and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for youContinue reading “Servant-mentor ∙∙”
Son of Encouragement ∙∙
Son of Encouragement ∙∙ There was Joseph, the one the apostles nicknamed Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”). – Acts 4:36 1 Thessalonians 5:11-18 11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage thoseContinue reading “Son of Encouragement ∙∙”