The Pursuit of God in the Company of FriendsInterVarsity Press, 5 de març 2010 You were not meant to walk alone. Many of us struggle to forge deep relationships with God and other people. Modern society has isolated us as rugged individuals, deceiving us into thinking we can make it through life on our own. Individualism has likewise shaped the pattern of Christian discipleship, privatizing faith and separating us from fellow believers. But we come to know God best when others help us on the way. And our friendships develop best when we seek after God together. What would it look like to pursue God not by ourselves but in the company of friends? According to the model of the New Testament, spiritual transformation takes place in the context of Christian community. By unpacking the Gospel narratives of Jesus' ministry with his disciples, Richard Lamb demonstrates how discipleship develops within the shared community life of groups of Christians. He explores a range of topics--such as spiritual friendship, hospitality, leadership, service, conflict, forgiveness and mission--in light of Christian community. Engaging stories from real-life experience show how people can form one another spiritually when their lives are tumbled against one another. If you long for more of God, deeper friendships or both, this book will help you on the journey. Discover the transforming power of discipleship in community. Join the pursuit of God in the company of friends. |
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... MARY ELLEN ASHCROFT, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, BETHEL COLLEGE, AUTHOR OF TEMPTATIONS WOMEN FACE “Rich has terrific insights into the various Scriptures, which form the basis for findings in each chapter. He also has real-life illustrations ...
... MARY ELLEN ASHCROFT, PROFESSOR OF ENGLISH, BETHEL COLLEGE, AUTHOR OF TEMPTATIONS WOMEN FACE “Rich has terrific insights into the various Scriptures, which form the basis for findings in each chapter. He also has real-life illustrations ...
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... Mary the mother of Jesus thought the same way. The Gospel writer John told us of only seven of Jesus' miracles, not counting the resurrection.2 John admitted that he had thousands of miracles from which to choose (John 20:30; 21:25); ...
... Mary the mother of Jesus thought the same way. The Gospel writer John told us of only seven of Jesus' miracles, not counting the resurrection.2 John admitted that he had thousands of miracles from which to choose (John 20:30; 21:25); ...
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... Mary didn't take a “Not now” from Jesus. Instead Mary spoke to the servants: “Do whatever he tells you” (John 2:5). Here we have a very human glimpse of Mary and her relationship to Jesus. She may indeed have given birth to the Lord God ...
... Mary didn't take a “Not now” from Jesus. Instead Mary spoke to the servants: “Do whatever he tells you” (John 2:5). Here we have a very human glimpse of Mary and her relationship to Jesus. She may indeed have given birth to the Lord God ...
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... Mary said, “They have run out of wine.” We tend not to think this is the kind of thing Jesus cares about. Sure, if we're having difficulty understanding the Bible, we'd turn to Jesus. Or if someone were depressed, we might go before God ...
... Mary said, “They have run out of wine.” We tend not to think this is the kind of thing Jesus cares about. Sure, if we're having difficulty understanding the Bible, we'd turn to Jesus. Or if someone were depressed, we might go before God ...
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... MARY In this scene in John 2, Mary shows us how to get the benefits of the presence of Jesus in our lives. She is an apt model because she obviously 50 THE PURSUIT OF GOD IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS. PursuitofGodBook.fm Page 49 Friday ...
... MARY In this scene in John 2, Mary shows us how to get the benefits of the presence of Jesus in our lives. She is an apt model because she obviously 50 THE PURSUIT OF GOD IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS. PursuitofGodBook.fm Page 49 Friday ...
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THE HEALING TOUCH OF GOD | 57 |
LIFE DEATH AND LOVE AMONG FRIENDS | 68 |
PRESENCE AND INTIMACY IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS | 78 |
ON THE ROAD IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS | 96 |
FRIENDS SERVE LEAD SEE AND SPEAK | 105 |
COMPETITION AND COMPARISON AMONG FRIENDS | 144 |
RECONCILIATION AND FORGIVENESS AMONG FRIENDS | 160 |
JESUS VISION FOR THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS | 178 |
THREEDIMENSIONAL COMMUNITY | 201 |
THE MISSION OF GOD IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS | 210 |
THE ETERNAL COMPANY OF FRIENDS | 224 |
NOTES | 233 |
ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY | 237 |
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