In this episode, I address the mission of God in Acts. This book reveals how the story of God’s glory through relationship and blessing continues, starting with the Jews and extending to the Gentiles. The Messiah ascends. The Spirit is poured out. The last days arrive. Jew and Gentile must […]
Acts
“I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2, ESV). So Job answers the Lord. Most of us reading this verse would agree with our brother Job. We confess the omnipotence and sovereignty of God. We acknowledge His capabilities in […]
The Unstoppable God of Mission
We take great comfort in the predictable. But what happens when the Spirit brings God-fearers and Gentiles into the Kingdom? That is unexpected. Are we comfortable with His lack of predictability in certain areas? Yes, I know we are whenever we read about His actions in the Book of Acts […]
His Predictable Unpredictability
My last post in this two-part series addressed the stewardship of innovation. I noted if Jesus is building His Church (Matt 16:18) and His Church is filled with a dynamic Spirit (Acts 1:8), then the Church should expect change. The need to be wise Kingdom stewards and make adjustments accordingly […]
Navigating Change
status quo: the existing state of affairs. innovation: the act or process of introducing something new. When it comes to healthy growth and multiplication, leaders must keep these two definitions in mind. While it seems cool to say, “I’m against the status quo; I’m all for innovation,” such is not […]