The most glorious things ever spoken about a city were spoken by God about Jerusalem. Do you know enough to rejoice? Is 66:10 - Shelly Hundley

The proof that a religious experience has been a genuine encounter with God is its effect in the two areas of 1) belief and 2) behaviour. - David Pawson

When Abraham’s faith is honored, the verse also mentions Isaac (Heb 11:17). When Isaac’s faith is honored, the verse also mentions Jacob (Heb 11:20). When Jacob’s faith is honored, the verse also mentions Joseph (Heb 11:21). When Joseph’s faith is honored, the verse also mentions his offspring (Heb 11:2). Faith is generational. -Bob Sorge

"The key to prayer is simply praying." AW Tozer

To be a truly great preacher, one must seek to live out the preaching of Jesus with all of their heart. The Great Commission is an invitation to disciple all nations via all that Jesus said; not save some, via some of His words. - david sliker

God’s government is ruled via intercession. God loves to be asked, loves to hear, & loves to thrill us through His answers. God designed a creature made in His image with the governmental delight of communing with Him & then asking Him for things. This is joy—to forever lean upon our Bridegroom God and ask Him for decisions on the earth. John 16:23-24. -Allen Hood

I want my strongest anointing to be not when I’m standing on a platform but when I’m sitting in the secret place, praying from the word. - Temperato

The Gospels are not timeless morals for all uttered by a good teacher. God visited the Jewish people in context to their history & promises. - Joshua Hawkins

Don't let a false overfamiliarity keep you from long and loving meditation on the Gospels. A feast of God's glory is found nowhere greater. - Joshua Hawkins

The Root of David is an astonishing name - Yaweh chose to intimately identify Himself with a weak, broken Jewish man - as a family member! Jesus as fully man carries within His frame the very DNA of David, His natural ancestor; He bled the blood of the line of David! When we see Jesus and David together, will they look similar? It's one thing for God to deliver and establish me - but to come so near? The humanity of Jesus is an astonishing mystery; his eternal association with a nation, tribe, and family is incredible: King of the Jews! - David Sliker

We must not miss the profound import of this simple truth: the whole Bible ends with the vision of the Holy City and the cry for Jesus to return. - Stephen Venable

The chief message of the Church isn't "this is how you must be saved" or "this is how you must act". It is "this is who you must worship!" - Stephen Venable

John the Baptist announced Jesus as "the lamb of God," not as "the word of God," not as "the Christ of God," but as THE LAMB OF GOD. It was the Spirit of God presenting the Lord Jesus to Israel in the very office & character in which they stood in deepest NEED of Him. They would have welcomed Him on the throne (as their King), but they must first accept Him on the altar. - Wes Martin

I'm looking forward to singing to Jesus with my eyes open in the age to come. No need to picture Him in my mind when I actually see Him! - Josh Hawkins

For all those Jesus worshipers: Steph and I will be leading worship at the Garage on 5/18. 7pm.

The only measure of success is glorifying Jesus through love & servanthood. Status, popularity, & impact will mean nothing at the judgment seat. - Stephen Venable

E. Jones - If Good Friday raised the question, Easter Sunday raised the man, and the raised man is the answer to all the raised questions.

Tragically those crippled by disappointment tend to kill the dreams of others to keep them from disappointment. - Bill Johnson

The gospel doesn't "remove" the God of the prophets or dial down His zeal and jealousy; it's about being saved by Him, from Him, to Him. We are saved from the wrath of the Lamb by the mercy of the slain Lamb into the love of the risen Lamb. - David Sliker

While teaching on prayer itself can be helpful, undeniably the most effective way to stir a heart to pray is to teach on Christ & His glory. - Joshua Hawkins

What will Jerusalem be like when Jesus is King? Boys and girls will play freely in its streets. (Zech 8:3,5) - Stephen Venable

Unceasing prayer by nature ignites conversations about the worth of Jesus; I pray that unceasing longing does the same regarding His return. - David Sliker

When leader = servant in our hearts then we interpret the increase of responsibility as God's care for His people and not as a self-endorsement. I firmly believe when I stand before Jesus He will talk to me much more about who I was as a husband and father than any role in ministry. - Stephen Venable

When the author walks on the stage the play is over. It will be the time we discover which side we have chosen - CS Lewis

"God doesn't see our ups and downs, He sees our trajectory." - Bob Sorge

"Salvation is free; transformation comes by hunger." - Shelley Hundley

When I consider 200 billion galaxies with 100 billion stars each, I ask who am I that His thoughts are filled with thoughts about me. Psalms 8:3-4 - Stuart Greaves

The only measure of success is glorifying Jesus through love & servanthood. Status, popularity, & impact will mean nothing at the judgment seat. - Stephen Venable

Worship is not about personality, temperament, personal limitations, church background, or comfort. It is about God. - John Wimber

Jesus keep me from becoming an enemy of the cross (one who talks others out of the crucified life), but one who fellowships with You there. - Matt Candler

The purpose of our living is made clear by David's protest against his dying: "Will the dust praise You?" ps 30:9 We exist to exalt. - Stephen Venable

“Is not My word…like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?” (Jer. 23:29). Lord, break up my hard heart with Your Word! -Bob Sorge

God loves you & has a plan for your life. Here it is: a cross that kills you today and resurrection life in the age to come. Just like Jesus. (Luke 9:22-26)

If our study of the Bible is driven solely by the benefits we hope to derive, the life of Christ will never seem very appealing to us. - Venable

The same presence and power of the Holy Spirit, who enabled Jesus to resist temptation, resides in every Christian. -Mark Driscoll

When I stand before the Lamb & look into His eyes, I don't want to possess a shallow, vague knowledge of what He suffered for my salvation. - Venable

You will have treasure in heaven. Come follow me. Luke 18:22 Christ is the Treasure. We follow Christ here to gain Christ there. - John Piper

When the twelve were chosen, could they have imagined their names would be written on the foundation stones of the Holy City? (Rev 21:14) - Stephen Venable

Pause & ask, "how many times have I ever heard a sermon fully focused on Jesus' life?" Is our "Christ"ianity more about us than Him? Maybe. - Stephen Venable

Our worldview: Jesus defied gravity & density to walk on water. Bible worldview: Jesus paused from making what we term gravity happen to His body. - Stephen Venable

Scorned, mocked, & blasphemed. Jesus has been radically misunderstood by humanity for over 2000 years. That will all change. (Phil. 2:5-11) - Josh Hawkins

Studying the gospels is not yet another method for a devotional life. It's getting to know the real Person to whom our devotion is given. - Stephen Venable

The last 4 sessions of Christology will begin tomorrow. Excited to start, sad to be close to the end. Come, and come ready to meet Him. - David.

Be careful - it is possible to "go deep" in Biblical subjects & yet completely miss the "one thing needed" (Luke 10:42) - Josh Hawkins

Who can comprehend that God is angry at sin every day (Ps 7:11) yet every day, is rejoicing over repenting sinners (Luke 15:7)? - Piper

A satisfied soul loathes the honeycomb, But to a hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. (Proverbs 27:7) --- blessed are those who hunger. - Karli Venable

A religious approach to the Bible robs us of enjoying it. The Bible is meant to be enjoyed as we converse with the Author. As you read the Word, read slow and expect to meet God. He desires conversation. Bible study plans are only effective if they cause us to talk to Jesus. The goal isn't to simply finish the plan. We do the plan to meet God. - Wes Martin

"I want to be one of those rare Christians whose very presence incites others to also be better Christians." AW Tozer

As the Sabbath sun set "the whole city" brought their sick & tormented to Jesus' door (Mk 1:33). Jesus laid His hand on each one! (Lk 4:40) - Stephen Venable

The Church should raise its voice concerning cultural issues of sin, but not at the expense of raising its voice to bear witness of Jesus. Evangelicalism in the US is known for its position on issues and not for its position on Jesus. No amount of political clout can fix that. - Stephen Venable