EPISODE · Mar 7, 2022 · 26 MIN
Jesus’ Challenge—Become Like Me
from Mission Focused Men for Christ · host Gary Yagel
Episode Summary. Being a Christian is not just trusting Jesus to forgive our sins; it is enlisting in his cause, pursuing his mission—the spread of his kingdom of righteousness over earth. This episode looks at Jesus’ challenge, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” and what kingdom attitudes look like in the hearts of men.For Further Prayerful Thought: Why is accepting Jesus’ challenge to BECOME LIKE HIM so hard?Which characteristic of the poor in spirit do you most need to focus upon?Contrast the attitude of hostility towards non-believers whose values are corrupting American culture with Jesus’ example of weeping over Jerusalem’s rejection of him as the Messiah. Resource Mentioned In This Episode: Got Your Back: Helping Christian Men Forge the Brotherhood Connections They Need. Available in print, e-book, and audiobook formats. Feedback to the Host: Pease feel free to contact me at [email protected] with push back, questions about resources, other resources or additional ideas about how to help Christ’s men better be equipped for their mission. This Week’s Past Series Highlight: Examining God’s Design of the Heart Passions That Drive MenThe Hunger of the Masculine Heart for Approval: A King to Honor S1 E #41 8/16/20The Hunger of the Masculine Heart for Impact: A Sphere to Impact S1 E #42 8/23/20Called to Be Fierce Protectors and Warriors: A Battle to Fight S1 Episode #43 8/30/20God’s Design for Fulfilling Romance: A Beauty to Love S1 Episode # 44 9/6/20Building a Strategic Friendship: A Brother to Labor and Fight Beside S1 E #45 9/13/20A Hunger for Impact that Outlives Them: A Heritage to Pass On S1 E #46 9/20/20How Christians Should Not and Should Respond to Toxic Masculinity S1 E #47 9/27/20For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men’s issues click here.
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Episode Summary. Being a Christian is not just trusting Jesus to forgive our sins; it is enlisting in his cause, pursuing his mission—the spread of his kingdom of righteousness over earth. This episode looks at Jesus’ challenge, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness” and what kingdom attitudes look like in the hearts of men. For Further Prayerful Thought: Why is accepting Jesus’ challenge to BECOME LIKE HIM so hard?Which characteristic of the poor in spirit do you most ne...
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