Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you – bless and do not curse. Paul is giving us instruction on how to live in a way that reflects the character of Yeshua. This is a tough one. He says we are to “bless those who persecute” us. I want to ask...
Romans 12:13 contributing to the needs of the kedoshim, extending hospitality. How do we live life in the body? We give generously to other parts of the body, and we all want our donations to count. I can’t tell you how many prayer letters from ministries based...
Exodus 33 tells the story of when Moses did not settle for good but pressed in for the greatness of Adonai. Moses wanted more than God’s presence; he asked to see God’s glory. What would happen if we were to do the same today? Shortly after Moses pitched the Tent of...
Romans 12:12 rejoicing in hope, enduring in distress, persisting in prayer. We are slowly, but diligently, working our way through Paul’s list of ways we should conduct ourselves as we matriculate in the family of God. Today we add “hope” (rejoicing...
Romans 12:11 Do not be lagging in zeal; be fervent in spirit. Keep serving the Lord. Remember, this is a lesson in living in the body of Messiah. In general this is an exhortation to continue in participation. Begs a question, at what point do we get to say,...
This article is based on a six-step roadmap for inter-generational leadership development presented by the authors to the Ethiopian Messianic Jewish Alliance and the National Council of Messianic Jewish Voice Ministries International, Zimbabwe, both of which oversee...