In all times, and especially during a pandemic or persecution, it is better for churches to focus on making disciples, not on building and maintaining structures. However, some structure is necessary to send out missionaries to make disciples elsewhere. In Acts 13:1-5 we meet the first church that sent out its own missionaries.
In order to be strong in the Lord’s strength, Christians need to put on the whole armor of God.
While the Parable of the Good Samaritan is well known, it is easy to miss its shock value, its subtle surprises, and its connection...
As opposition grew toward Jesus, he anticipated that it would reach his followers as well and prepare them for how to live.