Application Points — Obedience

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Real-World Mercy - Contemporary Example

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions us to go forth and make disciples, inviting us into a life marked by mercy, humility, and obedience. This call is not just for the scholars or the clergy; it is for each one of...

Matthew 28:19-20

Reformed

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Putting Into Practice: Kindness - Illustration

Imagine a chilly morning at your local coffee shop, where the air is thick with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee. A mother rushes in, juggling a toddler in one arm and her phone in the other, clearly frazzled....

Ephesians 2:8-9Lutheran

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Putting Into Practice: Courage - Teaching Material

Imagine a young woman named Sarah, who has always dreamed of sharing her faith through music. Her heart beats with the melody of worship, yet fear holds her back like an anchor. One day, while practicing in her living room,...

2 Timothy 1:7Anglican

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Putting Into Practice: Courage - Contemporary Example

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind—these words from 2 Timothy 1:7 remind us that courage isn't merely the absence of fear but the presence of something greater: the Spirit...

2 Timothy 1:7Anglican

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Putting Into Practice: Kindness - Contemporary Example

When we reflect on Ephesians 2:8-9, we are reminded that it is by grace we have been saved through faith, and this is not of ourselves; it is the gift of God. This grace transforms our hearts, shaping us into...

Ephesians 2:8-9Lutheran

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Putting Into Practice: Courage - Illustration

Imagine a moment in your life when fear gripped your heart. Perhaps it was a health scare, the loss of a job, or a difficult conversation you needed to have. Each of us has faced challenges that call for courage,...

2 Timothy 1:7Anglican

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Real-World Mercy - Teaching Material

As we reflect on Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions His disciples to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations.” This call isn't merely a directive; it encompasses the very essence of mercy, humility, and obedience in our daily lives. Think...

Matthew 28:19-20Reformed

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Putting Into Practice: Kindness - Teaching Material

As we reflect on Ephesians 2:8-9, which reminds us that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works, we find a profound call to live out this grace in our daily interactions. The kindness we extend...

Ephesians 2:8-9Lutheran

246 words