Do not worry about speaking – August 30, 2026
Command: do not worry about speaking Matthew 10:19 19 But when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given you in that hour. Command context: Matthew 10:16-42 Story: Stephen’s defense Acts 6:8-7:60 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What […]
Be on guard against people – August 23, 2026
Command: be on guard against people Matthew 10:17 17 But be on guard against people, for they will hand you over to the courts and flog you in their synagogues; 18and you will even be brought before governors and kings on My account, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles. Command context: Matthew 10:16-42 Story: Plot […]
Become shrewd (wary) and innocent – August 16, 2026
Command: become shrewd (wary) and innocent Matthew 10:16 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be (become) as wary (shrewd; phronimos) as serpents, and as innocent (pure, unmixed) as doves. Command context: Matthew 10:16-42 Story: Paul’s shrewdness Acts 23:1-11 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in […]
Behold I (Jesus) send you – August 9, 2026
Command: behold I (Jesus) send you Matthew 10:16 16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be as wary as serpents, and as innocent as doves. Command context: Matthew 10:16-42 Story: Philip sent Acts 8:4-40 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about […]
Beseech (plead with) the Lord – August 2, 2026
Command: plead with the Lord of the harvest Matthew 9:37-38 37 Then He *said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. 38 Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Command context: Matthew 9:18-38 Story: Ekklesia prays Acts 4:23-31 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and […]
Follow Me (Jesus) – July 26, 2026
Command: follow Me (Jesus) Matthew 9:9 9 As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew sitting in the tax collector’s office; and He *said to him, “Follow Me!” And he got up and followed Him. Command context: Matthew 9:9-17 Story: Disciples follow Jesus Matthew 9:9-17 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, […]
Beware of false prophets – July 19, 2026
Command: beware of false prophets Matthew 7:15 15 “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Command context: Matthew 7:15-29 Story: False teachers Acts 15:1-6, Acts 15:23-27 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the Holy Spirit? […]
Enter the narrow gate – July 12, 2026
Command: enter the narrow gate Matthew 7:13-14 13“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. 14For the gate is narrow and the way is constricted that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Command context: Matthew 7:13-14 and Matthew7:24-29 Story: People confess and leave old ways Acts 19:11-20 Audio Message: When meditating on […]
Treat others (golden rule) – July 5, 2026
Command: treat others Matthew 7:12 12“In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Command context: Matthew 7:1-12 Story: Seven chosen to serve food to ekklesia Acts 6:1-7 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the […]
Ask, seek, knock – June 28, 2026
Command: ask, seek, knock Matthew 7:7 7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Command context: Matthew 7:7-11 Story: Ekklesia prays Acts 12:1-19 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, […]
