If we measure people by the impact they have upon the world, Jesus stands alone. The impact this man had on the people of the earth stemmed from three years of itinerant preaching in a land full of turmoil and political unrest. But the ripples of His teaching continue after two thousand years. And there's a good reason when you consider what the Bible says about His nature.

Taking the example of Jesus calling His first disciples, we can learn how to reach out to others to find new disciples.

In Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus taught profound ideas about how to handle mistreatment. On the surface His words sound backward, strange, and impractical, but a closer look at the meaning shows perspectives that are as powerful as they are challenging. How can we rejoice in persecution? The answer lies in understanding the right perspective, focus, and decisions that will help you in any number of problems you face in life.