They are distractions, and Pastor Scott said we must make a choice about where we stand — not just accepting Jesus, which is essential, of course, but also continually enveloping…
In our study together this past Sunday, Pastor Scott led us through Luke 11:1-13, during which Jesus encourages us to pray with persistence. Pastor Scott, in fact, pointed out that…
Pastor Scott emphasized that it’s important to not paint Martha as “less than” compared to Mary because both of them love Jesus and believe in him. Nevertheless it’s instructive to…
Jesus, as he often does, turns things around, answering the question with a question: “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” He essentially sets up the…
In our lives, one part of our mission is to represent Jesus and be a first contact for people who may be part of the harvest of souls God has…
Pastor Scott offered another humility question we can ask ourselves: Am I willing to be open to God’s truths that may not fit in with my preconceived notions and expectations,…
In the next several verses, Jesus describes what it means to be one of his followers — the heart of discipleship. Let’s look at them once again: “If anyone would…
As Jesus sends his disciples to go out and preach the gospel — without him physically present — he also strips away all the tangible things they might otherwise look…
Sometimes as Christians we may view reading and studying the Bible as a mere task or something to cross off our lists or an obligation to “get through” — of…
That’s our first question: Are we hiding our light … or letting it shine? Jesus gets deeper with us as he explains in verses 17 and 18, “For nothing is…