TELL. Training Leaders for Christ TELL

IN THIS EPISODE, WE CONSIDER HOW, EVEN IN AN EVER-CHANGING WORLD, JESUS REMAINS THE SAME. WE LOOK TO HIS ABUNDANCE OF GRACE AND MERCY AND TAKE COMFORT IN A SAVIOR WHO REMAINS CONSTANT.

In this episode, we hear about the story of the Fox and the Hen and understand how it applies to an encounter with Jesus and the Pharisees. Then, we consider its implications in our own lives.

This week we will be studying John 13:31-36 under the theme “Loving One Another.” Prior to dying for their sins on the cross, Jesus gets down and washes his disciples’ feet. While both, in a sense, are what God’s people do for one another, the latter provides the more accessible daily option and the apologetic of humbly showing love.

This week we’ll be studying John 14:1-4 under the theme “Your Room in His House.” Jesus didn’t tell his disciples that they wouldn’t have troubles, but he did tell them to not let their hearts be troubled. He provided them with a resource that would let them face any opposition in life with courage.

Uncertainty is often the root of fear: Uncertainty of a new school year. Uncertainty of politics. Uncertainty of if we are loved. Uncertainty our our relationship with God. The devil chips away at our soul by creating uncertainty, which leads to hopeless unrest. However, in the Bible we have the certain promise of God’s forgiveness and eternal love in Jesus. Rest assured: Certain is better! 2 Timothy 2:14-26.

Even though God was interested in Saul, Saul was interested in other things. A Tale of Three Kings. “The Lord is my shepherd.” (Psalm 23:1) “All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” (Psalm 139:16) “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.” (Psalm 118:22) “The Lord says to my lord: ‘Sit at my right hand … You are a priest forever.’” (Psalm 110:1,4). “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing … you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead … You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” (Psalm 16:2,10,11) No giant problem, no diagnosis, no loss, no mistake in your life is bigger than God.“ They have credited David with tens of thousands … but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom.” (1 Samuel 18:8) Saul lost his throne in the kingdom of Israel because he saw it as his own kingdom, not God’s. David gained his throne in the kingdom of Israel because he saw it as God’s kingdom not his own. Jealous for Jesus more than you are jealous of others.