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Bob Wieland (Longer Interview)
10 Principles for Ministry – QUIZ
The following quiz is based on a book by Warren Wiersbe, entitled, “10 Power Principles for Christian Service.” I would encourage you to read the book, memorize the Principles, apply them in ministry, and take the quiz. I’ve created the quiz especially for our church overseers on ClassMarker, but anyone is welcome to take it.
HIGHLY Recommended Bible Memory App
One of the most rewarding practices in all of life is the memorization of Scripture. By God’s grace this is something I’ve been doing since my early years as a Christian, but lately the desire has grown even more. I like to choose one new Scripture per week and work hard at memorizing it (Discipline and Discipleship are closely related). I like to write the passage in a notebook, but I also use an app (pretty much every day), on my computer and phone that I’d like to recommend to you. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Click HERE or on the image below to get started. If you use the promo code “Memorize Scripture,” you will receive 20% off. Trust me, it’s worth every penny!
Psalm 119:11, “Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.”
A Visual of Forgiveness
I hope you capture this visual! All our sins washed away, simply because of our simple faith in Jesus!
Do you believe? In your heart? Have you placed your faith in Christ? Make a decision…and start living today!
Message me if you have any questions!
Check out (John 3:16; Acts 16:30-31; Psalm 103:12; Isaiah 38:17; Jeremiah 50:20; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 11:28-30)
Love you!!!
1 Peter 1:1-2
Further Reading Good Friday
Chronology of Passion Week
Paul’s Travels
Acts 20:16 (NKJV) “For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.”
Did you know that Paul the Apostle traveled over 10,000 miles in his 3 missionary journeys and voyage to Rome? This is all before, trains, planes, and automobiles. Not a simple safari by any means, keep in mind back then the roads were bumpy, and the oceans were wild (still are)!
Did you know that this would be a minimum of 281 travel days? (And I thought a 14-hour flight to Cambodia was a lot!)
Paul’s journeys would cost at least 1,731 denarii (a denarii was a day’s wages). When you do the math (include 1 day off each week), this would be the equivalent of what a working man would earn in 5.5 years, somewhere around $302,500 in the year 2024.
If you’re interested in an article on this, shoot me an email; all this is according to a study conducted by Harvard University. (manny@calvarychapelelmonte.com)
Why would Paul go so far? Why would he risk his life, time and time again? So many days, weeks, and months in hazardous conditions. Most of us can only handle a short vacation, much less long missions. We want to enjoy the creature comforts and familiarly of home.
And so much money! Think of the fancy clothes, gold bling, choice chariots, or even the mansion Paul could have secured in Tarsus or Rome with that amount of money!
The answer to all these questions of why, is primarily Who? Jesus!
Jesus led Paul…all the days of his life. Jesus really was His Lord, for Paul had embraced Him – loved Him as Savior.
In our text for today, we read that Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus. It would have been much easier to stay in Ephesus, rest a while, he had plenty of friends there. But Jesus wanted him to keep the feast in Jerusalem. So, he kept it. I’ve definitely discovered over the years that obedience and inconvenience are often siamese twins. (Selah)
Let’s learn from Paul, the bondservant of Jesus Christ. Let’s be willing to surrender time and treasure, to sacrifice comfort when He calls, and pleasure to please Him. As we are dispatched at times to sail past our own personal desires, to do His will, I promise you, so many will be blessed…even you.
Safe travels my friend!
Your brother in Christ,
– Manny
Ezekiel 14-15 (Study Notes)
Here are the notes from the March 6, 2024 study. Feel free to drop a comment or let me know if you have any questions. May the Lord bless you and keep you as you continue to draw near to God and study His Word!