Moving forward into the new year by putting off the old self and becoming the new that Christ would have us to be. (Spencer Gumpert speaking)
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Now and then, there are statements that you hear in life that change everything. When Jesus called to Peter, Andrew, James, and John to follow Him, their whole life changed course. It's important when we study God's Word to focus on what God is calling us to do. (Mark 1:14-20)
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In Mark 1:14-20, we read how the promised kingdom of God was at hand, but many of the Jews were not ready for this moment. Jesus called men to follow Him, and to help Him prepare the way for others to answer the call.
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While John the Baptist and Jesus had a lot in common, there are numerous contrasts as well. Jason takes us on a study into the differences between the work of John and Jesus as seen in Mark 1:1-13.
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The beginning of discipleship starts with preparation. In Mark 1:1-13, Jesus shows His preparation over comfort, conviction for the journey, testing before being proven, and the weight of discipleship as He moved forward with a clear mission.
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Discipleship is about who we are becoming, not how much they are doing. When we talk about discipleship, we usually talk about what we should do. But before Jesus ever told anyone to follow Him, He showed us who a follower must become. We must ask: "What kind of person must I become in order to follow Jesus faithfully?"
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Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a popular, yet confusing, topic. This lesson avoids opinions and emotions, simply showing what the Bible alone says about it.
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