Category Archives: Discipleship

Highest praise

Posted on April 8, 2018 by David Nuottila

Acts 3:1-10 Watching children walking on a sandy beach behind their parents, you might notice how they lengthen each stride so as to walk in the footsteps of the one who leads them. Following the path set by a parent … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Highest praise

Washing feet

Posted on March 28, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 13:1-17 Dirty, filthy feet. That is what our Lord stooped so low to wash; the dirty, filthy feet of his closest companions. These are the feet of the twelve who dared take Jesus up on his invitation to follow … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Forgiveness | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Washing feet

Authority

Posted on March 27, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple questioned his authority. It is not likely any of these temple authorities were around the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Authority

Servant of all

Posted on March 19, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 10:32-35 Three times, Jesus foretold of his crucifixion. In the first instance, Peter wouldn’t have any of it. His objections drew a sharp rebuke from Jesus. The second time Jesus was with Peter, James and John coming down from … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Servant of all

Follow the leader

Posted on March 17, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 16:21-28 I am sure most people have played “Follow the Leader.” It is a simple game, but it can become quite complicated if the leader heads in a direction the rest of the players do not want to go. … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Called to be generous

Posted on March 8, 2018 by David Nuottila

Mark 12:35-44 I’ve often written about meeting Jesus every day. You don’t have to look hard to see Jesus; he turns up just about everywhere. I once encountered Jesus at a Chinese take-out. He emptied his pockets of the little … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Wealth | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Called to be generous

The race of faithfulness

Posted on March 7, 2018 by David Nuottila

1 Corinthians 9:24-27 The Olympic Games feature men and women accomplishing great feats of skill, strength and courage. As captivating as these sports are, none of the athletes reached the world’s most spectacular event by accident. Each participant spent countless … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on The race of faithfulness

Treasure in heaven

Posted on March 6, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 19:16-30 In ancient times, it was believed that wealth was a sign of God’s favor. Today, such a notion is known as the prosperity gospel. It is a false teaching, yet many people buy into it. With the prosperity … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Repentance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Treasure in heaven

Sharing the gift

Posted on March 5, 2018 by David Nuottila

John 5:31-47 In the field of education, it happens with textbooks. With technology, specifications and technical manuals are the culprits. The circumstance even exists within Christian worship where hymnals and other resources serve as guides. Those most learned and talented … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship | Comments Off on Sharing the gift

Sowing seeds of faith

Posted on March 3, 2018 by David Nuottila

Matthew 13:1-17 As we read the parable of the sower, we soon discover that God has some peculiar farming techniques. It doesn’t seem to matter where the farmer cast the seed, he just throws it everywhere. Certainly, a farmer would … Continue reading →

Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment