If you’ve ever led a team, you’ve likely conducted a job review. This process holds team members accountable for the expectations that were set and the decisions they made. When we look at the leadership of Jesus, we see He held people accountable. An example of this is His interaction with the rich young manContinue reading “The Importance of Accountability in Leadership”
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Advent Week 2: How to Hear From God
Advent Reading Plan: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-25 One thing I’ve always found interesting about the Christmas story in the Bible is how God foretells Jesus’ birth in different ways with both Mary and Joseph. In Luke 1:26-38, Mary is visited by an angel. The angel told her “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have foundContinue reading “Advent Week 2: How to Hear From God”
Why is Holy Week Important // Holy Week Bible Reading Plan
What is Holy Week? Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter and Resurrection Sunday. It begins with Jesus entering Jerusalem and ends with His Resurrection. Why is Holy Week Important? Holy Week is an important part of Christian faith and theology. It commemorates Jesus’ final days of His earthly ministry. Even though theContinue reading “Why is Holy Week Important // Holy Week Bible Reading Plan”
How Many Miracles Did Jesus Perform in the Bible?
There are 23 healing miracles and 3 resurrection miracles documented between the four Gospels. This list is just the healing and resurrection miracles. It doesn’t include the miraculous signs Jesus performed, such as turning water into wine (John 2:1-11). There were also miracles and miraculous signs that were undocumented. John concluded his Gospel by stating:Continue reading “How Many Miracles Did Jesus Perform in the Bible?”
How Many Parables Did Jesus Teach?
There are 40 parables in the Gospels. A parable is a short story that teaches a spiritual principle. Jesus used these short stories to teach His disciples. One of the benefits of parables is that people remember stories. Even non-Christians are likely to have heard of “The Prodigal Son” or “The Good Samaritan.” Consider how youContinue reading “How Many Parables Did Jesus Teach?”