What was the mission of Jesus Christ?
What was the mission of the Lord Jesus Christ? How did he himself define it? Here are the verses we find in the four gospels:
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Praying “in the name of Jesus”
Christians often end their prayers with words like this: “We ask this in the name of Jesus.” Why do we do that? Because the Lord Jesus Christ commands us to pray in his name.
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The Alpha and the Omega
Jesus Christ calls himself the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last, the Alpha and the Omega. Here are the verses about this:
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Commands of Jesus Christ
Does Jesus Christ command us to do any specific things? Sure, he commands us to love God and to love one another. But is there anything beyond that?
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The Right Hand of God the Father
The Bible often mentions “the right hand” of God. That is a position of power and honor. We believe it refers to Jesus Christ.
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Jesus fasted forty days and nights
Just before beginning his public ministry, Jesus went out into the desert. There, he fasted for 40 days and nights.
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The blood of Jesus washes away our sins
We Christians often talk about our sins being washed away by the blood of Jesus Christ. Where does this thoroughly Christian idea come from?
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Sowing good seeds in the lives of people
In the Parable of the Sower, the Lord Jesus Christ calls us to sow good seeds in the lives of people.
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How Christ chose people for his Small Group
Who will you invite to your Small Group ministry? Discern it carefully. Who can benefit the most from what you have to offer?
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Public Ministry versus Small Group Ministry
In the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ, we see two different types of ministries. Understanding the difference can supercharge our own ministries.