Elders are called to lead, but sometimes there is confusion and misunderstanding for how God wants them to lead. Jason shows how God would have the "shepherds" of the church lead the flock, through showing the way from the front, not pushing from behind.
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Marriage is one of Scripture’s most powerful metaphors for God’s covenant love. In this message, Jason explores what it means for the church to be the Bride of Christ. We see that we are betrothed now, being purified daily, and awaiting the great wedding feast of the Lamb. Discover how this ancient picture calls us to faithfulness, holiness, and joyful anticipation.
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The Apostle Paul instructed Timothy on developing leaders in the church in 2 Timothy 2:2.
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The Lord's church is called many things in the Bible. Jesus is sometimes called the "Good Shepherd", which makes the church is His flock. In this lesson Jason examines the relationship between the Good Shepherd and His flock.
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The psalmist wrote in Psalm 139:14 that we humans are "fearfully and wonderfully made". The complexity of design is obvious and important to our survival. In this lesson we look at the comparison of the church as a body with special emphasis on the idea of individual members working together, moving in common goals and pursuits.
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The work we do for the Lord is not vain, but the caveat to that is the work must be done "for the Lord" and done His way. That's success no matter if our efforts might seem disappointing to us. In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Paul reveals what makes ministry and disciple-making successful and fruitful by reminding us of three important principles.
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The Bible often uses metaphors to help us understand spiritual realities. Many metaphors are used to describe the church of Christ. In this first lesson of the series about these metaphors, we learn how the church is described as a kingdom and why we are no longer waiting for Jesus to establish His kingdom.
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