The Humble Elder The younger Peter was not known for his humility. In his early days of ministry, he thought he knew better than Jesus. He questioned and argued with his sovereign. Once, Peter actually took his Lord aside and began to rebuke him. (Matthew 16:22) Some months later, he arrogantly exclaimed before Jesus how … More The Humble Elder and Younger
1 Peter 2:20-25 .. If when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither … More Strength Displayed Through Suffering
Dr. Jesus encourages his sick and not yet desperate hearers: “Any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.” (Luke 14:33) Dr. Paul encourages his sick and not yet desperate readers: “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count … More When Humble Desperation is Good
Unfathomable Grace 