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Two kinds of leaders—Mark 10:42-45
I’m going to talk about two kinds of leaders in Mark 10:42-45, but the discussion will make fullest…
Jesus and elites
Why did Jesus keep running into trouble with elites? The scribes, an educated elite, are judging him in…
Church government, contemporary apostles, etc. (27 minutes)
Interview regarding church government, contemporary apostles, etc.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVqGF5RpyDk&t=5s Spanish subtitles provided. I apologize that my lips and sound…
Sinful Leaders: Why do some people with powerful gifts live sinful lives?
We hear about lots of (happily not most) ministers falling. This is not surprising, because ministers are human,…
Obedience even before much faith—Exodus 4:18-21
God’s signs had put the fear of God in Moses, enough to make him obey. But Moses’s obedience…
A commission whether you like it or not—Exodus 4:13-17
As long as Moses is raising logistical problems, God has solutions. But finally Moses is out of objections…
You’ve got the wrong person, Lord—Exodus 4:10-12
Moses thus raises another objection: even if signs would persuade the people through someone, Moses is not the…
God’s scary promises—Exodus 3:18-19
The Lord was now “visiting” or paying attention to his people (3:16; 4:31), as Joseph had foreseen (13:19;…
Resisting God’s calling—Exodus 4:1-17
When God calls Moses to confront Pharaoh, God not only promises to be with Moses; he also gives…
Faith and God’s calling—Exodus 3:7-14
God’s promises are good, but sometimes these promises are difficult because they demand that we obey God in…