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See Them, Serve Them, Love Them

Community, Grace, Jesus, Love, Serve, Service

In China Miéville’s The City & The City, two cities coexist at the same time andplace. The residents of each dislike the other and…

Jesus Did It First, For Us

Guidance, Jesus, Silence, Struggle

Children taking swimming lessons are instructed to jump into the water from theedge of the pool. For many children, this is terrifying. It’s not…

Jesus is Holding On

Evangelism, Great Commission, Jesus

Like a child learning to ride their bike, we have all the intellectual knowledgenecessary, and we are capable of doing it, but we don’t…

Listening to Authority

Authority, Great Commission, Jesus

Imagine showing up to a business to pick up something you left there—yourcredit card or glasses, for instance. However, someone you don’t know is…

Wisdom for the Team

Advice, Jesus, team, Wisdom

Consider the sports team analogy in terms of seeking advice for successful playsor strategies. A team would not ask random people, players from other…

Know Jesus’s Teachings

Jesus, Jesus teachings, Knowing Jesus

This art forgery expert explains one of the tiny details he notices which reveal whether a painting is authentic or not: “The works were…

The Suffering Servant’s Obedience

Fasting, Jesus, Luke, Temptation

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, the elf servant Dobbie is sorely mistreated by his master Lucius Malfoy. Despite how poorly he…

God’s Rescue Mission

Forgiveness, Humanity, Jesus, Rescue, Salvation

In August 2010, thirty-three miners were trapped almost half a mile underground when their mine in Chile collapsed. It would be two months before…

But Wait, There’s More… With Jesus

Jesus, John, Trusting God

Infomercials often play late at night. The purpose is to quickly build your interestin a product so you’ll purchase it. They will usually throw…

Holy Spirit is the Active Agent

Holy Spirit, Jesus, Salvation

In chemistry, there are catalysts. They are defined as “any substance that increases the rate of a reaction without itself being consumed” (Britannica, s.v….

Strength to Endure in the Present

Endurance, Jesus, Meekness, Teacher

A cultural proverb states that one should “speak softly and carry a big stick.” The idea is to tread quietly but deter people with…

Following Jesus Into the Unknown

Endurance, High Priest, Jesus, Jesus's Example, Trials, Trust, Trusting God

Children taking swimming lessons are instructed to jump into the water from the edge of the pool. For many children, this is terrifying. It’s not…

No Michelin-Star Pastors

Bread of Life, God's Glory, Humble Ourselves, Jesus, Serving, Share the Gospel

Here’s a good illustration of the importance of working alongside fellow believers—especially pastors—for the glory of God: “In the culinary world, earning a Michelin…

Heaven And Earth

Earth, Heaven, Heaven on Earth, Jesus

Here is a great video illustration explaining the relationship of heaven to earth and the ultimate goal of Jesus: https://youtu.be/Zy2AQlK6C5k….

Capstone

Capstone, Crush, Jesus

The capstone, “the top stone on a wall or parapet around a flat-roofed building,” was a stumbling block to some. “Many Jews similarly tripped…

Surrendering Our Whole Hearts

Christian Living, Heart, Jesus, Surrender, Whole

IKEA is known for their simple yet effective organization ideas. This short video shows how to organize your wardrobe using compartments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cls7PNlpm0. Compartmentalizing is…

Jesus, Our Representative

Jesus, Nature of Christ, Representatives, Resurrection

A good illustration of the vicarious and representative nature of Christ is the relationship between fans and their favorite sports teams. A die-hard fan…