Category Archives: commitment

persistence in asking

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

HOW REGULAR ARE YOU? Luke 11:5-8 Luke 11:5 Then he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, could you lend me three loaves of bread, … Continue reading →

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the distraction of ministry

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

  IS IT LAZINESS, OR MATURITY? Luke 10:38-42 Luk 10:38 Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him as a guest. Luk 10:39 She had a sister named Mary, … Continue reading →

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just being a neighbour

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WAS THE SAMARITAN “GOOD?” Luke 10:33-37 Luk 10:33 But a Samaritan who was travelling came to where the injured man was, and when he saw him, he felt compassion for him. Luk 10:34 He went up to him and bandaged … Continue reading →

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avoiding love

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

ARE YOU WHO YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD BE? Luke 10:29-32 Luk 10:29 But the expert, wanting to vindicate himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” Luk 10:30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, … Continue reading →

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the workers are scarce

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

KEEP PRAYING FOR MISSIONARIES Luke 10:1-2 Luk 10:1 After that, the Lord designated seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him two by two into every town and place where he himself was about to go. Luk 10:2 He … Continue reading →

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how much longer?

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

KEEP LIVING THE LIFE! Luke 9:37-42 Luk 9:37 Now on the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a large crowd met him. Luk 9:38 Then a man from the crowd cried out, “Teacher, I plead with … Continue reading →

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true followers follow

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WE HAVE DAILY CROSSES TO BEAR Luke 9:23-25 Luk 9:23 Then he said to them all, “If anyone wants to become my follower, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me. Luk 9:24 Because whoever wants … Continue reading →

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rights and rejection

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

PEOPLE ARE FREE TO REJECT THE GOSPEL Luke 9:1-6 Luk 9:1 After Jesus had called the twelve together, he gave them the ability and right to decide over all demons and to cure diseases, Luk 9:2 and he sent them … Continue reading →

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faith falls

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

FIGHT YOUR WAY TO HIM Luke 8:43-48 Luk 8:43 Now a woman was there who had been suffering from a haemorrhage for twelve years but could not be healed by anyone. Luk 8:44 She came up behind Jesus and touched … Continue reading →

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commitment and its causes

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Jefferson Vann

WHAT IS YOUR STORY? Luke 8:1-3 Luk 8:1 Next, he went on through towns and villages, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The twelve accompanied him, Luk 8:2 and also some women who had been … Continue reading →

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