All Things to All People

As God's children we are all called make disciples of all nations, baptizing and teaching them the commands of Christ.  But sometimes that is easier said than done. And in reality, though we want to follow this command with all our hearts, things tend to get in our way.  How do we identify and removed these obstacles?

 

This week we will be studying Acts 15:1-5 where Paul has Timothy circumcised.  This comes right after Paul found himself in the midst of a church conflict where Jewish believers were insisting that Gentile believers be circumcised to be saved.  Paul was adamantly against this and went as far as getting a letter from the counsel in Jerusalem to speak against this "salvation through works" doctrine.  And yet Paul supports Timothy's circumcision.  Why? 

 

Making disciples and Timothy's circumcision seem miles apart but they are actually very closely related.  My hope this week is that we will be able to identify and remove those obstacles in our lives that prevent us from making disciples, baptizing, and teaching others.

 

May we be prayerfully prepared for what the Spirit will teach us this week as we study and strive to live out His Word.