The New Testament engages readers with story after story of the disciples of Christ being beaten and broken, yet they always considered it worthy to suffer dishonor for the glory of our Holy God and His gospel message. They were the ones handpicked by Jesus, the true followers and not just the fans who benefited from His noble and generous actions. Listen this week as Pastor John asks believers some tough questions to help us discern between being either a true follower of Christ, one who joins a mission with continuous repentance and service, or a common fan of Jesus, one who benefits from the ministry but is unwilling to repent and suffer for Him. Just as Jesus encouraged the disciples to separate themselves from the crowd of fans, He is calling us to be set apart from the world and to become true instruments in His blessed work, the Gospel mission!

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The Bible clearly commands that God's children keep the Sabbath holy, taking time to rest and enjoy the presence of God. Yet the modern-day hustle culture, as well as the legalistic, religious elite of the New Testament, distorts this spiritual discipline of honoring God on the Sabbath. One of Satan's favorite tactics is distraction, so he loves when our calendars are full of activities that take us away from resting and honoring our Lord. Listen this week as Pastor John challenges believers to protect the Sabbath, knowing that we are divinely designed to need a solemn day of rest each week. When we follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit to obey this commandment, supernatural blessings are unleashed and our souls are nourished for His glory!

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Jesus always throws the best party in town, and true to their hypocritical character, the religious elite called Him out for it. The stoic, "holy on demand" Pharisee crowd couldn't grasp the concept of freedom from the Old Testament Laws, and they held tightly to their restrictive performance pressures to be holy. Listen this week as Pastor John encourages the hearts of the believers through the story of Jesus feasting while the others fasted, breaking the ceremonial laws of the land. He urges us to create spirit-filled homes and communities where Jesus is celebrated and where those who adore Him cling to unity, break out in worshipful song, and enjoy the presence of our Holy God!

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