Behold (2) Christmas at Mandarin 2020 Scripture: Luke 2.25-38; Psalm 136; Psalm 86.11; Micah 7.7 Suddenly there was a multitude of heavenly hosts with the angel, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest…. - Luke 2.13-14 1- Spend some time in Luke 2.25-38. What do you learn about worship from Simeon and Anna? Talk about their character traits and how those traits postured their life as enduring worshippers? How is God developing your life and your preparations as a worshipper? What co...
Dec 14, 2020•32 min
Behold (1)…. Christmas at Mandarin 2020 Jesus has put on flesh and He dwells among us and within those of us who believe. We BEHOLD His glory, the glory of the one and only Who is filled with grace and in truth. - John 1 Scripture: Micah 7.7; Galatians 4.4-5; Luke 2.9-14 But as for me, I will watch expectantly for the Lord. - Micah 7.7 (NASB) * How is watching different from waiting? * What are the ways that you can posture your life as one who watches, with expectancy, for Jesus at work in and ...
Dec 08, 2020•33 min
Consuming Ambition Week 3 1) Reread Acts 1:6-8. What stands out to you in these verses? What challenges you? Look at the question by the disciples. What is surprising about Jesus’ response? 2) A missionary by the name of Henry Martyn said “His last command should be our first concern. The Spirit of Christ is the spirit of Missions and the nearer we get to him the more intensely missionary we must become.” Why do so many believers struggle with sharing their faith? Is it a knowledge problem or is...
Nov 30, 2020•32 min
Consuming Ambition (2) Scripture: 2 Timothy 2.2; Matthew 28.18-20; Ephesians 3.17-20; Matthew 5.16; 2 Corinthians 5.14; I Thessalonians 2.8 Let our lights and our light so shine before others, so that they see your good works and they give glory to our Father in heaven. - Matthew 5.16 * The ultimate aim of our lives is to bring glory to God. We desire for others to see, in our lives, the glory of the gospel. Describe the aim of your life? How can I sharpen my aim to align with God’s? What does a...
Nov 24, 2020•40 min
Consuming Ambition Text: 2 Timothy 1.13-14; Matthew 28.18-20; Acts 11.15-25 Generations moving together in the advance of the great commission. * Based on Matthew 28.18-20, when all of the authority of Jesus is moving among His people, what is happening in His church? Sketch out the expectation and mission for His church shared in this scripture. What patterns do you anticipate forming when Jesus’ beautiful commission is becoming our consuming ambition? * ' The Lord’s hand was with them ’ - Acts...
Nov 19, 2020•38 min
Grace is the means and the lens through which you accurately understand and interpret life * Our venture through 2 Timothy has been significant. We have studied Paul’s last words and those words have studied us. What is one truth that you read in this letter that was new to you? How is one way that your thinking has shifted as you made your way through 2 Timothy? In what specific way are you living differently because of this letter? How has this letter increased your intimacy in conversation wi...
Nov 09, 2020•21 min
Last Words (11) Scripture: 2 Timothy 4.16-18 Everyone needs a Paul and everyone needs a Timothy. 1- Read. Think. Pray. Live . Open your journal and ponder one chapter of 2 Timothy each day this week. Consider how what you experienced through reading, thinking and in prayer, and how that might compel you to live differently today. What new practices that you should consider? How does this impact your relationships? What do you need to do more? What needs to become less? How do these truths impact...
Nov 03, 2020•38 min
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4.6-8 Everyone needs a Paul and everyone needs a Timothy. 1- As a faith family, we are learning and practicing the discipline of Spiritual Reading (Read. Think. Pray. Live) This week, read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day and PRAY the Scripture. Talk with God about what you are learning , thanking Him for the truth of this letter, asking Him questions, inviting Him transform your life in Truth, engaging in repentance…. Praying Scripture allows for God to begin the conversat...
Oct 26, 2020•32 min
Last Words (9) Scripture: 2 Timothy 3.16 - 4.5 If everyone needs a Paul, one who mentors and guides; models and mirrors Jesus. Then, who is your Paul? Because everyone needs a Timothy, one who you mentor and guide; model and mirror Jesus. Who is your Timothy? ** What if you could know the way to every good work that God has for you? 2 Timothy 3.16-17 seems to promise that you do have this way within you. Using 2 Timothy 3.16-4.5 as a guide, how can you posture your life for all the good things t...
Oct 19, 2020•38 min
Last Words 2 Timothy 3:10-17 1- There is a transformative power found in the truths of God’s Word. Our hope is to practice in ‘spiritual reading’ that truth may grow us into the image of Christ. You have read 2 Timothy. You have opened a journal and given thought. This week, we will pray the words of 2 Timothy. Talk with God about what you are learning, thanking Him for the truth of this letter, asking Him questions, inviting Him transform your life in Truth, engaging in repentance…. Praying Scr...
Oct 19, 2020•34 min
Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 3.1-9; Psalm 15 But know this: Hard days will come…. - 2 Timothy 3.1 In these hard days, every one of us needs a Paul! 1- Who is one of your ‘heroes’? Talk about what makes this person a ‘hero’? Why are ‘heroes’ important? If it’s true that everyone needs a Paul (and it is true), how would you describe a spiritual hero.. one who shows you the way of Christ? 2- Paul tells us that we can anticipate hard times in these last days. He, then, descr...
Oct 05, 2020•38 min
1) Read and Think… Read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day. Open a journal and Think… Ponder… Meditate. Turn the words over in your heart and mind. Consider the abundance of truth in each chapter. Write insights, truth about God, truth about yourself, needed change, and hopes as you allow the Scripture to form Christ within. 2) When you read 2 Timothy 2:14-26, what are some hard truths you hear? What grabs your attention from the text? 3) Paul challenges Timothy to stay focused on the truth of sc...
Oct 05, 2020•39 min
Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 1.13 - 18 Everyone needs a Paul. One who speaks life and leads you toward maturity. Everyone needs a Timothy. One in which you invest life and lead toward maturity. 1- Read & Think…. For the next three weeks, Read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day. Open a journal and Think… Ponder… Meditate. Turn the words over in your mind and heart; consider them from different angles and perspectives. Write down insights, truths, hopes, shifts, changes...
Sep 23, 2020•30 min
Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 2.1-13 Everyone needs a Paul, who guides you in the mysteries of God’s grace and goodness. Everyone needs a Timothy, to whom you pass on the mysteries of His grace. 1- Read & Think …. Read one chapter of 2 Timothy each day. Open a journal and Think… Ponder… Meditate. Turn the words over in your heart and mind. Consider the abundance of truth in each chapter. Write insights, truth about God, truth about yourself, needed change and hopes as...
Sep 21, 2020•39 min
Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 1.8-12 Every one needs a Paul and, everyone needs a Timothy 1- Read 2 Timothy this week. Read it through at least three times. Reading invites into His story and to feel at home in God’s economy. 2- How might you ‘remember’ the gospel on a daily basis? What do you learn, from verses 8-12 about faithful endurance in the gospel? Open your journal and list thoughts and truths, then share them with friends and family. 3- Pastor Mark talked about ...
Sep 06, 2020•37 min
Everyone needs a Paul; Everyone needs a Timothy.
Aug 30, 2020•39 min
Scripture: 2 Timothy Scripture to Remember: 2 Timothy 1.1-2 Every person needs a Paul; Every person needs a Timothy 1- Share or post online one truth that sparked life in your soul as we worshipped and then studied 2 Timothy 1.1-2. There is so much that is good in this passage. So much that is remarkable. What is ONE thing that struck you? 2- Paul. Every word matters in Scripture. ‘Paul’ is the one word gospel testimony of God’s rescue, new life, transformation and Paul's life-altering pursuit o...
Aug 23, 2020•39 min
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Scripture: Ephesians 1.3 - 19 Scripture to Remember: Ephesians 1.17-19 For this reason, I kneel before the Father. - Ephesians 3.14 In the prison prayers of Paul, we discover the blessings that Paul wanted followers of Christ to enjoy. In none of these prayers does Paul request material possessions. His prayers are for spiritual wisdom and the Christ-centered character for those that follow Him. He does not ask God to give them what they do not have, but rather prays that God will reveal to them...
Jul 26, 2020•35 min
Scripture: Philippians 1.4-11 Scripture to Remember: Philippians 1.9-11 For this reason, I kneel before the Father. - Ephesians 3.14 The church of Philippi was forged through prayer and initiated by the supernatural work of God in Christ. The Spirit of God connected hearts, continents, circumstances, spiritual hunger and a heart to know our Rescuing Redeemer. At great cost, God connected Paul as a discipling leader for this church. With great passion, a small group of spiritually hungry stood ou...
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