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Lessons From the Life Of Paul
Each year we walk through the books of Acts and get closely acquainted with the apostolic methods of doing church planting work. We learn much from Peter, John, Barnabas, Philip, and Stephen, but in regards to doing pioneer church planting work the Apostle Paul stands head and shoulders as the example to these Radius students.
Lessons from the Mount of God for the Missionary Context
Exodus 24 is one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament. It tells the story of the climactic conclusion of the covenant ceremony between God and Israel at the foot of Mt. Sinai. There are a lot of moving pieces in Exodus 24, but I want to draw your attention to three details in particular that can offer old insight into new missionary methods for today.
Were We Meant to Thrive?
In a Christian culture that passionately sings “WE WERE MADE TO THRIVE!”, the followers of Jesus have come to understand that Paul talked much about enduring (with joy) and nothing about thriving…in earthly terms. Not only were Paul’s sufferings predicted, but Paul would come to see them as the validation of his Spirit-empowered ministry.