Knowing Him 38: Multiplication by Reduction

Introduction A week after this incredible leadership team evaluation, Jesus reveals that He has begun a movement that is so powerful that the gates of Hell will not be able to slow its advance. Jesus, as the leader of this movement, is Himself the Lion of Judah and...

Knowing Him 37: Retreat and Evaluation

Introduction [We are going to fast-forward through a chunk of events due to the 50 days limit]. After walking on water, Jesus continues to train His leadership team for the mission. He is teaching them about love, humility, faith, and their understanding of authority....

Knowing Him 36: Walking on Water

Introduction After a full day of ministry and picking up twelve baskets of leftovers, Jesus sees that the disciples are exhausted. So He sends them off in a boat, onto the Sea of Galilee to get them away from the crowd and allow them to rest, while he dismisses...

Knowing Him 35: Servant Leadership

Introduction The news of John’s death and the way in which he died stung like a sharp knife, piercing Jesus’ soul. Grieving, Jesus retreats to the comfort of the Father and the silence of the Sea of Galilee. He tells His disciples to come with Him and He escapes to a...

Knowing Him 34: Leading While Grieving

Introduction Meanwhile, as the disciples are wandering the countryside having the adventure of a lifetime, something else very exciting was happening in Israel. It was the birthday of King Herod and he was throwing a party for himself that would last for days, if not...

Knowing Him 33: Sending Leaders

Introduction After months of intensive leadership training, it is finally time for the twelve apprentices to be sent out on their own mission trip. Remember, Jesus called these twelve guys for two reasons: first, so that they might be with Him and grow closer to him...