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Armed with the Same Mind

Since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. — 1 Peter 4:1–2 (NLV) — An army of ants can accomplish great things...

The Art of Taking Responsibility

Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? — Matthew 7:3, NKJV — When conflict enters our relationships, we can be tempted to blame everyone and everything else. The sins of others seem perfectly clear to us—the tone of their voices, the errors in their logic, their selfishness and faulty memory—and their offenses...

Forgiven Much, love Much

To whom little is forgiven, the same loves little. – Luke 7:47 – Jesus was dining at a Pharisee’s house when a sinful woman came and washed His feet with her tears, dried them with her hair, and then anointed them with fragrant oil. The Pharisee was upset. If Jesus were truly a prophet, then surely He would know the woman’s character and forbid her to...

The Master Plan of Reconciliation

God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. — 2 Corinthians 5:19 — The work of reconciliation is not a small, peripheral aspect of God’s plan of salvation. Reconciliation is central to it. From the moment sin entered the world, God was carrying out His plan to atone for our...

Brother’s United: We’re United and Why that Matters

This week, we’re looking at both the command to love other Christians as well as how we’ve been united. First, Markus and Bobby will be looking at Galatians 6:10 to study the command to love. Then, they will examine what it is that makes us one in Ephesians 4:4-6. Brothers United 2: A High Calling to Love (Galatians 6:10) Bob and Markus discuss an important insight from...