February 2nd, 2024
by Jongseung Park
by Jongseung Park
Matthew 4:12-25
SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHTS
19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
OBSERVATION
⬆️ Despite ongoing interference and trials from Satan, God remains faithful in fulfilling His promises (14).
⬆️ Jesus is the expected Messiah-King who brings the light and the power of the Kingdom reversing the effects of sin and death (15-17).
⬆️ Jesus calls his people to follow Him and advance His mission. he promised “he will make them his disciples.”
(18,19,21)
⬆️ In Jesus’ ministry of proclaiming the gospel, he shares the message and shows the power of God’s kingdom (23-25).
⬇️ When Jesus calls his disciples to follow Him, “Immediately” they left their own things and followed him (20, 22).
APPLICATION
➡️ We can see that Jesus calls ordinary people like me to follow Him and advance His mission. As he promised “he will make”, I trust that he will make me his true disciple to follow and fulfill God’s mission for his people and kingdom.
The call to follow Jesus is a call to help others to follow Jesus. His calling interrupts my sinful life and desire, and changes my priorities (20, 22). In history, countless people, when they heard the Gospel, turned from living for the kingdoms of this world to living for God’s Kingdom. What have been my priorities shifting after following Jesus? What things from my past should I stop doing today “Immediately” to contribute to God's kingdom and share the gospel? Also, what should I do “Immediately” today to follow God's specific commands?
Now I decide I will “Immediately” stop doing my … behavior, and start …
PRAYER
50 20 20 20 20 20 all Recent
SCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHTS
19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
20 Immediately they left their nets and followed him.
22 Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
OBSERVATION
⬆️ Despite ongoing interference and trials from Satan, God remains faithful in fulfilling His promises (14).
⬆️ Jesus is the expected Messiah-King who brings the light and the power of the Kingdom reversing the effects of sin and death (15-17).
⬆️ Jesus calls his people to follow Him and advance His mission. he promised “he will make them his disciples.”
(18,19,21)
⬆️ In Jesus’ ministry of proclaiming the gospel, he shares the message and shows the power of God’s kingdom (23-25).
⬇️ When Jesus calls his disciples to follow Him, “Immediately” they left their own things and followed him (20, 22).
APPLICATION
➡️ We can see that Jesus calls ordinary people like me to follow Him and advance His mission. As he promised “he will make”, I trust that he will make me his true disciple to follow and fulfill God’s mission for his people and kingdom.
The call to follow Jesus is a call to help others to follow Jesus. His calling interrupts my sinful life and desire, and changes my priorities (20, 22). In history, countless people, when they heard the Gospel, turned from living for the kingdoms of this world to living for God’s Kingdom. What have been my priorities shifting after following Jesus? What things from my past should I stop doing today “Immediately” to contribute to God's kingdom and share the gospel? Also, what should I do “Immediately” today to follow God's specific commands?
Now I decide I will “Immediately” stop doing my … behavior, and start …
PRAYER
23. Romans 8:12-17 - Walking in the Spirit: Embracing Suffering on the Path to Glory
November 2nd, 2024
22. Romans 8:1-11 - The Work of the Spirit and Christian Freedom
November 1st, 2024
21. Romans 7:14-25 - The Struggle Between Sin and Righteousness
October 31st, 2024
20. Romans 7:7-13 - The Law and Sin
October 16th, 2024
19. Romans 7:1-6 - The Law and Relationship with Christ
October 15th, 2024
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Reading Plan : Paul's letter to the Romans0. Background: The Social and Cultural Context in Romans1. Romans 1:1-7 - Introduction and the Gospel2. Romans 1:8-17 - Paul’s Thanksgiving and The Power of the Gospel. The righteous shall live by faith? - Roman 1:17 3: Romans 1:18-23 - The Revelation of God’s Wrath and Human IdolatryUnderstanding the Indictment of Homosexual Conduct in Romans 1:24-284. Romans 1:24-32 - Human Sin and Degradation 5. Romans 2:1-11 - God’s Impartial Judgment6. Romans 2:12-29 - The Law and Its Limitations7. Romans 3:1-8 - The Law and God’s Faithfulness8. Romans 3:9-20 - All Under Sin9. Romans 3:21-31 - Righteousness Through Faith and the Law’s Role 10. Romans 4:1-8 - Abraham’s Faith and Justification11. Romans 4:9-17 - The Righteousness of Faith and Abraham’s Faith12. Romans 4:18-25 - Abraham’s Faith and God’s Promise13. Romans 5:1-5 - Peace and Hope Through Faith
October
14. Romans 5:6-11 - The Assurance of Salvation Through Christ’s Death15. Romans 5:12-17 - The Role of Adam and Christ16. Romans 5:18-21 - The Contrast of Sin and Grace17. Romans 6:1-14 - Death to Sin and New Life18. Romans 6:15-23 - The Results of Sin and the Fruit of Righteousness 19. Romans 7:1-6 - The Law and Relationship with Christ 20. Romans 7:7-13 - The Law and Sin 21. Romans 7:14-25 - The Struggle Between Sin and Righteousness
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