The Daily Discipleship Podcast

When Christ brings salvation into someone's life, He also brings transformation. 

Jesus once again predicts his crucifixion and confronts pride and power. 

We struggle with the God's Sovereignty, but Jesus maintains a Sovereign Prerogative. 

In this episode we consider the already and not yet aspects of the Kingdom of God. 

We can learn much about what it means to live a Kingdom of Christ lifestyle by looking at children and considering our relationship with riches. 

Jesus often used parables to communicate, and in today's lesson, Jesus uses parables to teach us about prayer. 

Jesus brings cleansings of different varieties, and He has brought a Kingdom not of this world. 

We continue to draw insights and applications from John 11 - the resurrection of Lazarus. 

In this episode we further consider what was transpiring at the time of the resurrection of Lazarus and lessons for us in this greatest of miracles. 

Today we look at the people around the greatest miracle of Jesus' ministry - the raising of Lazarus in John 11. 

Today we consider Jesus' warning to not cause others to sin, to forgive as we have been forgiven, to operate in faith, and to realize that so much of what we do in our Christian lives is simply the discharge of our duty to Christ deserving no special reward.

In today's episode we look at being shrewd for Kingdom while remaining pure in Christ.  Encouragement is given to keep Kingdom priorities in view when we experience financial gain. 

Oh what love a father had for his son who had gone off to live a wild, reckless, ruinous life.  The father kept watching for his son to return, and when he did, oh the reunion and rejoicing!  This paints a portrait for us of Father's love for us and the love we ought to have for the prodigals who come home to Christ.

What was Jesus' practice and teaching regarding friendship with sinners?  Aren't we all sinners?  What is the point of the Gospel anyway?  How do we build relationships with non-believers?

Jesus gave clear instruction about the Work and Role of the Holy Spirit as recorded in John 14-16.  Paul also gave clear instruction regarding the work of the Holy Spirit. This episode explores the Spirit's work in the world and in the life of the believer.

While we await the return of Christ, we aren't to just sit idly by.  Jesus' expectation is that while we are watching, we should also be working for the kingdom, ready for His anytime return.

Jesus so wisely warned about divisions among people, and His words have application in so many places...families, the church, organizations, the church, the government.  We must WORK toward unity and we must work FOR the Kingdom. Want to be blessed?  Hear the Word, Obey the Word.

God wants to hear from us.  God wants to answer our prayers, but sometimes God wants to know how important something is to us and how well what we want or need aligns with His will.  He is a merciful and gracious Father, but sometimes He wants us to be persistent in our prayers.

How are we to pray?  Prayer is one of the key components of the Christian life, yet, it isn't promoted like it could be.  What can we learn from Jesus about how to pray?  What do we learn about the connection of forgiveness to answered prayer?

In this episode we consider the story of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10.  One of the ways we express our love for God is through our love of our neighbors.  But just who is our neighbor?  It seems human being we come across who is in real need might just be our neighbor.

When we are fruitful for the Kingdom of Christ one of the results is JOY!

How did Jesus respond to the crowds of people?  With Compassion!  What did He send His disciples to do?  Preach the Gospel and seek-out homes of peace.  Are you sent?  Are you called to be a home of peace?  Are you called to host evangelistic Bible studies?

Jesus was unable to continue to heal people in a region which lacked faith.  How does our own lack of faith prevent the works of God in our midst?

Jesus continues to perform healings out of compassion and to underscore the validity of His Message.

Jesus demonstrates His power over spiritual forces in the healing of a man possessed by a legion of demons with the result of an incredibly transformed life.