Supreme Impertinence – The Disciple-Making Lifestyle
“Then Peter took Him [Jesus] aside and began to rebuke Him…” (Matthew 16:22a) Part One If you, like Peter,
“Then Peter took Him [Jesus] aside and began to rebuke Him…” (Matthew 16:22a) Part One If you, like Peter,
“Jesus cried out, ‘when a man believes in Me, he does not believe in Me only, but in the one
“I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved.” (John 10:9) Part One Jesus taught that “The
“…all over the world, this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since
“For the love of money is the root of all evil…” (1 Timothy 6:10) Part One When Simon sought
“Jesus said, ‘…I am the way…’” (John 14:6) Part One What is the essential difference between the world’s many
“My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” (Proverbs 6:20) Part One Few if
“… God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, love, and a sound mind.” (2 Timothy
“Jesus declared, believe Me….” (John 4:21) Part One Our Lord explained, “No one has ascended into heaven except the
“…they will never perish…” (John 10:28b) Part One Charles Spurgeon, Britain’s greatly loved 19th century pastor once asked, “How
“If you deny Me before men, I will deny you before My Father in Heaven.” (Matthew 10:33) Part One
“For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it
“…the star which they saw in the east went before them…’’ (Matthew 2:9) Part One No first century author
“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just
“This is the assurance we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) Part One Creation is usually approached from
“Whoever acknowledges Me before men, I will also acknowledge before My Father in Heaven.” (Matthew 10:32) Part One Before
“[David] inquired of the Lord, saying, ‘Shall I go and attack these Philistines?’ ” (1 Samuel 23:2a) Part One
“…anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” (Hebrews
“ ‘Come now, let us reason together,’ says the LORD…” (Isaiah 1:18) Part One Never fear intelligence. Keep in
“… do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God.” (Ecclesiastes 5:2a) Part One Quietly think
“We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited.” (2 Corinthians 6:3, NIV)
“Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by a prophet’s own interpretation. For prophecy never
“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’” (Psalm 14:1) Part One While agnosticism admits that it
“… He knows the secrets of the heart…” (Psalm 44:21) Part One The Psalmist was inspired to pen these
“…This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.” (1 John 4:6b) Part One
“…I have come that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10b) Part One Understanding God’s
“I am the Vine, you are the branches, if a man remains in Me and I in him, he will
“I will speak with him in a dream.” (Numbers 12:6) Part One The Bible explains that, “…Joseph had been taken
“Then He opened their minds to understand the Scriptures” (Luke 24:45) Part One It is small wonder that there
“…I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end…” (Revelation 21:6) Part One Physically speaking, there
“For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers
“Prove yourselves to be doers of the word, and not just hearers who deceive themselves.” (James 1:22) Part One
“Remember not the sins of my youth…” (Psalm 25:7) Part One Through the eyes of history we see king
“…weep with those who weep.” (Romans 12:15) Part One Life’s temporary separation from greatly loved fellow believers is deeply
“Let no corrupt talk come out of your mouth…” (Ephesians 4:29) Part One The true condition of our soul
“When I became embittered and my innermost being was wounded, I was a fool and didn’t understand; I was like
“He who walks with wise men will be wise, but a companion of fools will be destroyed.” (Proverbs 13:20)
“Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It
“Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. It
“Thou shalt not murder.” (Exodus 20:13) Part One Across the centuries, willful murder called by any other name is
“…whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death…” (James 5:20) Part
“…in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He [Jesus] went out and departed to a solitary place;
“They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.” (John 17:16) Part One Be
“I have become all things to all people, that by all possible means I might save some….” (1 Corinthians 9:22)
“Praise be to the Lord your God who has delighted in you…” (2 Chronicles 9:8) Part One In the
“…love drives out fear….” (1 John 4:18) Part One At times, you may find yourself thinking, “Surely I’m not
“…Do not interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.” (Genesis 40:8b) Part One Joseph actually knew our living
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over
“…I Am That I Am…” (Exodus 3:14) Part One Expressed very simply, without God, man’s momentary existence would have
“Jesus said, “I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven.” (Luke 10:18a) Part One When the Lord Jesus cast
“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us…” (1 John 3:1) Part One Religion that fails
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God…” (Matthew 6:33) Part One No one is prepared to live or to
“…for God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29) Part One Forgiveness is the graduate school of spiritual
“…we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body…” (1 Corinthians 12:13) Part One The only entrance into
“For a Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us…” (Isaiah 9:6) Part One
“Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many
“…for God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29) Part One You may or may not be personally
“…so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of
“If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and
“…love drives out fear…” (1 John 4:18) Part One Have you ever found yourself thinking, “Surely I’m not alone?”
“…no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love
“Watch your life and doctrine closely…” (1 Timothy 4:16) Part One Paul’s areas of guidance for Timothy were normally
“You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God…” (Deuteronomy 5:11) Part One The names: Almighty God,
“Our God is in heaven and does whatever He pleases.” (Psalm 115:3) Part One It goes directly against our
“God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful.” (1 Corinthians 1:9, NIV)
“I that speak unto you am He…” (John 4:26) Part One If Jesus were anything less than fully God
“I have become all things to all men that by all possible means I might save some.” (1 Corinthians 9:22)
“He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made…” (John 1:2) Part One To meaningfully
“…that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way…” (Colossians 1:10) Part
“From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another.” (John 1:16) Part One Think
“In the beginning God created…” (Genesis 1:1) Part One When we are confronted with the reality of our world’s
“Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in Heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) Part One Once
“…it is written…” (Matthew 4:4) Part One Without history’s written records, the archeologists examining the Egyptian pyramids would have
“…this is My blood which is shed for you…” (Matthew 26:28) Part One Ever since grapes were first enjoyed,
“The earth is the Lord’s…” (Psalm 24:1) Part One In the early centuries of man’s history, neither metal nor
“…Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) Part One When Moses wrote the
“I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.” (1
“…choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…” (Joshua 24:15) Part One In the eternal scheme of things,
“For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it
“When David returned to his house…” (2 Samuel 20:3) Part One There will be times when you encounter people
“Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord…” (Isaiah 1:18a) Part One Historically, those with philosophical minds
“they had not understood about the loaves because their hearts were hardened.” (Mark 6:52) Part One You may not
“…Enter through the narrow gate…” (Matthew 7:13a) Part One If someone has the misconception that the world’s sinful population
““Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in Him.” (John
“He will keep you strong to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord
“The Lord Jesus said, “before Abraham was born, I am!” (John 8:58) Part One God’s Word is eternal and
“no one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6) Part One Without exception, our eternal God has
“Sing to Him; sing praise to Him; tell about all His wonderful works!” (1 Chronicles 16:9) Part One By
“Rejoice in the Lord always…” (Philippians 4:4) Part One How do feelings relate to our personal Christian experience? It
“But grow in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now
“…I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” (John 14:6)
“Come now, and let us reason together…” (Isaiah 1:18) Part One New Testament theology is profoundly logical. Why, because
“…and this gospel of the kingdom shall be proclaimed to every nation…” (Matthew 24:19) Part One The Lord explained
“Jesus said… ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in Me will live, even if they die.’”
“I will instruct you …” (Psalm 32:8) Part One In the Bible’s first five books, Moses was given the
“If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him…” (Luke 17:3) Part One Jesus said, “If
“Man is like a breath; his days are like a fleeting shadow.” (Psalm 144:4) Part One When you were
“Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in Him.” (John
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