Have we truly been born from above, receiving the promise of the Father through faith in Christ? Are we walking in the power of the Spirit, or still striving in our own strength? As we continue meditating on Jesus’ command to “tarry… until ye be endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49), we see that the power of the Holy Spirit flows first from a right relationship with God—through being born again.
Are we living the Christian life in our own strength, or are we truly depending on the power of the Holy Spirit? Have we taken time to tarry before the Lord, to receive His enabling presence?
What does baptism say about our freedom in Christ? Like Israel crossing the Red Sea, baptism pictures our deliverance from sin’s power. We now walk free, no longer slaves, but alive in Christ.
How should baptism be carried out? Baptism is for all who trust in Christ. It is done in water, by immersion, and in His name—not ours—as part of making true disciples.
Why is baptism spiritually significant? Baptism is a powerful picture of our union with Christ in His death and resurrection. It declares our freedom from sin and our new identity in Him.
What is the context of Christ’s command to baptize? We look at the setting of the Great Commission, where Jesus, risen and authoritative, calls His disciples to baptize. This command flows from worship, dependence, and the presence of Christ.
In this powerful episode, Andrew Brunson, a missionary to Turkey who spent two years in a Turkish prison for his faith in Christ shares his honest testimony and compels us to consider: Will we still follow Jesus when we cannot see His faithfulness or feel His presence?
What kind of shepherd is Jesus, and how does that shape us? Psalm 23 reveals Christ as our rest, provider, and healer. As He fills and restores us, our cup runs over to others. Feeding His sheep means leading them to Him.