Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Jim Sole

The Greatest Petition Ever Granted

 Father, I desire that they also, whom you have given me, may be with me where I am, to see my glory that you have given me because you loved me before the foundation of the world.  John 17:24 1. It is Christ’s desire for us to behold His glory: John 17:24a, Matthew 25:31-34, Revelation 19:6-7 2. It is by beholding Christ’s…

Jesus’ Prayer for Himself – Part 1

When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you,  John 17:1 1. The timing of Jesus praying: When Jesus had spoken these words: 1 John 1:1-4 2. The expression from Jesus praying: He lifted up His eyes to heaven a. A look…

The Holy Spirit in Relationship to the Believer – Part 1

“These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.  John 14:25-26 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love.  1…