At a time when women were regarded as odd and inferior by men, and were excluded from many aspects of society, Jesus was interested in the lives of women. He included them, taught them, and accepted their ministry.
These notes are taken from the second talk I gave in March to high-school girls.
This post is an excerpt from a talk I gave in Melbourne at a camp for high-school girls about understanding and accepting our mission as agents of Jesus.
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In Luke 14:25-27 Jesus said that his disciples have to hate their father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters. A reader asks, “Was Jesus speaking to only men here?”
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The accounts of the transfiguration of Jesus in the gospels are puzzling, and the point and purpose of the accounts are unclear. Perhaps this article may make its meaning clearer.
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How can we be like the wise man who built a strong, unshakeable house on a secure foundation in Luke 6?
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The gospels contain over 20 references where Jesus personally invited people to follow him. The Greek word for “follow” is akoloutheō. What does this word mean?
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Is motherhood the highest calling for women?
What did Jesus have to say about this? [800 words]
“Come to me all you who are exhausted and overburdened and I will give you rest.” This is a short commentary on Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:28-30, about taking on Jesus’ yoke, partnering with him, and finding spiritual rest and refreshment.
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Paul did not regard his goal of spiritual maturity as something only special Christians should aspire to, but as something all Christians should aim for.
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In Philippians 4:6-9, Paul tells the Christians in Philippi to be “anxious for nothing”, and he provides the antidote for worry and anxiety.
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What is your main motivation for sharing with others the grace, hope and salvation that comes through Jesus? My main motivation is joy. [450 words]
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Jesus relied on the Holy Spirit’s power and guidance during his earthly ministry. We should too, now that Jesus is in heaven and the Spirit has been sent as his replacement. Following Jesus means being led by the Spirit.
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