Ephesians 5:18,19 “18 … be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord.” Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and…
When Jesus told Peter to “feed my sheep” in John 21:15-17, he was entrusting Peter with the responsibility of caring for and leading Christ’s followers. This metaphorical language draws on the imagery of a shepherd caring for his flock. In simplicity, Jesus was calling Peter to do the work of a pastor concerning believers in…
“And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.” – Matthew 4:23-25 “And this gospel must be preached in all the world ….” Matthew 24:14 The word for gospel in Greek is: “Euangelion.”…
Isaiah 6:8 “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” and I said, “Here am I. Send me!” “ – Isa. 6:8 I remember hearing missionaries speaking when I was younger. I was always entrhralled by their presentations, preaching, and testimonies, and I loved…
1 Corinthians 1:31 Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord. Many years ago I watched a video concert of a jazz quartet lead by a famous violinist. This show was taking place in a club where people were sitting at small café tables, and as each song ended, the people responded with polite…
