Description
For the one who has believed in Jesus for the free gift of eternal life, Jesus doesn’t want a rash, shallow or superficial commitment. Jesus wants a serious and well-considered commitment. Jesus doesn’t want a reluctant commitment, that says, “Not now or later, Lord.” Jesus wants an unhesitating top-priority commitment. Jesus doesn’t want a regretful commitment. Jesus wants a whole-hearted and undivided commitment.
Questions and Answers at:
30:27 About the second person who was reluctant in following Jesus, given that there are Scriptures to take care of one’s family, do you see a problem with thinking that in your commitment to the Lord that you will take care of your family?
31:55 Can you distinguish between the kingdom of God and the church?
32:52 Can you be a part of the kingdom of God without being part of the church?
33:27 Can you distinguish between salvation and discipleship? Are there those who are not disciples, but are saved?
35:58 What did it mean that the disciples doubted and what are the implications of that for Christians?
Other passages mentioned: Judges 7; Matthew 10:37; Colossians 1:13; Revelation 22:17; Matthew 28:19-20; Matthew 11:2-3; John 1:32-34; Luke 24:41; Numbers 21:4-9.
Zane Hodges continues his exposition of the Sermon of the Mount beginning with the thematic statement in Matthew 5:13-16 and continuing with the beginning of the body of the sermon in Matthew 5:17-24. Why is there an impression in Matthew 5:17 that Jesus came to destroy the Law or the Prophets?...
Published 05/09/24
Zane examines why there are 3 Gospels for discipleship, Matthew, Mark and Luke, and what audience was each Gospel directed to?
Luke – Greek
Mark – Roman
Matthew – Hebrew
How does Matthew’s emphasis for discipleship to the Hebrew audience effect our understanding of the Sermon of the Mount?...
Published 04/30/24