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March 22, 2023
Christ Leads a Triumphal Procession – 2 Corinthians 2:14
Have you ever seen a triumphal procession?
“But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 ESV
I read that a Roman Triumph would occur whenever a Roman army defeated more than 5000 in battle and took new territory. The procession would be huge, with the leader in a gold chariot.
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March 21, 2023
What Does Amen Mean – 2 Corinthians 1:20
What does “Amen” mean, anyway, and why does it matter to Jesus followers today?
“For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” 2 Corinthians 1:20 ESV
Amen is a Hebrew word that was just kind of ported to Greek and English. The Jews were instructed to say Amen as if something was true, or finished or absolutely correct in God.
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March 20, 2023
Helping Through Prayer – 2 Corinthians 1:11
Do you help when you pray? How is praying for someone helping?
“You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.” 2 Corinthians 1:11 ESV
By praying, many will give thanks. It seems Paul suggests here that prayer is effective. By praying God will bless. And because they prayed, they will give thanks. Just in this one verse, we see that God, who is doing his thing, allows us to join him through prayer.
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March 17, 2023
Celebrate the Victory – 1 Corinthians 15:57
Is your life a celebration of what God has done for you?
“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:57
To wrap up this chapter and these last few day’s episodes, Paul almost concludes his thought in this verse. Thanks to God. He didn’t leave us dead. He came and made a perfect way for us to be restored. He gives us victory, but victory over what?
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March 16, 2023
Living Life on Mission
This post was written by Mike Henry, Sr. of Follower of One. To connect with Mike, see the information in the bio at the end of this post.
Where is your life headed? What is your life all about?
I recently reached an age milestone and as I get older, I wonder about these types of questions. What has my life been about? When I was younger, it was so easy to get swept up in things that didn’t have anything to do with Jesus.
Keys to Relational Wellness
This post was written by Michael Pfau of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. To connect with Michael, see the information in the bio at the end of this post.
This is the final installment of a series I’ve been sharing on wellness. Wellness is incredibly important to successfully navigate personal and professional life. When you tend to self-care — spirit, mind, body, and relationships — you set a strong foundation from which to live.
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The Direction of Your Life Part 2 – 1 Corinthians 15:33-34
Why should we live like those who follow Jesus? What difference does it make?
“Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.” 1 Corinthians 15:33-34 ESV
Paul seems to caution us that bad company ruins good morals. We can be a negative influence.
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March 15, 2023
The Direction of Our Life Part 1 – 1 Corinthians 15:32
What is the heading of your life? Where are you headed?
“If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” 1 Corinthians 15:32
We spoke in the last episode about how, if there is no resurrection, we’re most to be pitied. Paul begins to conclude that thought in the end of this verse. What does it matter how we lived? We might as well go for the gusto.
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March 14, 2023
Integrating Faith and Work to Further God’s Kingdom with Mike Baer #137
Today on the Follower of One podcast, Mike Henry sits down with Mike Baer. Mike Baer is a former pastor, business executive, and now a leader and mobilizer for the modern Business as Mission movement. In this episode, Mike and Mike talk about the Third Path Initiative, God being faithful in giving us the desires in our hearts, how God is no man’s debtor, the idea of integrating Faith and Work, and how you don’t need to be the Billy Graham of your workplace.
Outline of the Episode
01:10 – About Third Path Initiative 03:20 – God is faithful in giving the desire of our heart 07:19 – The Third Path Initiative courses 08:22 – The true meaning of Capitalism 14:56 – God is No Man’s Debtor 16:05 – The idea of integration of Faith and Work21:08 – Engaging congregations about being ministers in the workplace24:33 – You don’t need to be the Billy Graham of your workplaceThe idea of integration of Faith and Work
When we integrate our faith at our workplace, we get to be an example of Jesus to our coworkers.
Hope Beyond Death – 1 Corinthians 15:19
What do you spend your time hoping for?
“If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.” 1 Corinthians 15:19 ESV
Our hope determines our aim. We live toward our hope. So what You hope for matters. I confess I still hope for material ease and comfort. The problem is, neither of those things will last beyond this physical world.
Jesus spent a lot of energy helping us see there was a life after this one.
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