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Dec 5, 2022 · Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. Matthew 10:1 NIV. They knew it was possible because they had seen Jesus heal. When he gave them the authority or power to heal as he did, they were prepared.
May 8, 2017 · In John 14:1 Jesus begins by saying, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.”. That’s one of the most profound statements in all of history. Jesus equates belief in God with belief in him, thereby equating himself with God. It’s possible to put on an act in public and fool some. But you and I know we can’t ...
Jan 4, 2022 · Of those twelve, three disciples (Peter, James, and John) seem to have been the closest to Jesus and acted as an “inner circle” to Christ. Peter, James, and John were among the earliest of Jesus’ disciples who had been with Him the longest (Luke 5:4–11). But the Bible does not say why Jesus chose Peter, James, and John as His inner circle.
Jesus intended for disciples to make disciples. The fourth step, therefore, is to release this new disciple to multiply his life in the life of others. Before his death, Jesus told his men, “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples” (John 15.8). Things that are mature, multiply.
Jesus’ method of discipleship was relational, intentional, and holistic. He invested more than three years (26,280 hours) nurturing the spiritual growth and development of 12 disciples. The following are the basic principles we discover in Jesus’ discipleship process. Personal Relationship. Jesus built personal relationships with his disciples.
Jun 2, 2022 · First, they worshiped him. Before Jesus gave them any tasks to be done, any commission to fulfill, any directions as to how they might, in some sense, carry on his work once he was gone, first they went to their knees before him. Matthew reports that. the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them.
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A Personal Relationship with Jesus Christ Enda McDonagh Despite its reputedly 'high' Christology St John's Gospel contains one of Jesus' most intimate descriptions of his disciples, as 'friends'. The loving dimension of such a relationship might be taken for granted in the context of the Gospel, but the mutuality, even equality,
