Jesus chose Judas to illustrate the dangers of religious hypocrisy and the importance of true salvation. Judas's story serves as a warning about the ineptitude of the social gospel and the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Through Judas's betrayal, Jesus demonstrates divine sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture, showing that God is in control and knows exactly what will happen. The story also highlights the tragedy of sin and the security of the believer, emphasizing that those who trust in Jesus will be saved and kept saved. [... more]

God values humility and selflessness, and it's through the cross that we bear fruit. Jesus changed the world through his suffering, not his miracles. We should suffer well for his glory, and there's a death we need to die inside so that we can see that our circle of sacrifice must be increased if we are to look like the redeemed and meet Nietzsche's challenge. [... more]

Jesus faced three temptations by the devil in the wilderness, and he responded by quoting scripture and putting God first in his life. This is a model for believers to follow when faced with temptation, and it shows us how to have our spiritual priorities in order and put God first. [... more]

Chip Ingram teaches on the third aspect of becoming a servant leader, positive ambition, and how it grows out of gratitude and humility. He shares examples from Gandhi and discusses the importance of having a servant's heart, eyes, mind, ears, and feet. Ingram emphasizes the need to serve out of strengths, passions, and gifts, and to minister out of overflow rather than overload. [... more]

Jesus teaches that God's way of becoming great is through servitude, not self-promotion. He explains that true greatness comes from serving others and being a servant, rather than seeking to be number one. [... more]

Jesus teaches that servanthood is the key to greatness, and that our motives and sacrifice are what truly matter. He emphasizes the importance of putting others before ourselves and serving with a pure heart, warning against hypocrisy and the dangers of causing others to stumble. [... more]

Chip Ingram shares his life-changing moment where he was challenged to go for broke and trust God's plan, leading him to a deeper understanding of God's will and the importance of sacrifice and faith in following Jesus. He explains that God's will is not about what we give up, but about what we gain, and that the cross and resurrection are essential to experiencing kingdom power and living a life of purpose and fulfillment. [... more]

Jesus asks three life-changing questions: who do you say that I am, do you know where I'm going, and are you willing to follow me where I'm going. The answers to these questions determine the outcome of our lives, and we must consider whether our relationship with God is a passing youthful idealistic fantasy or a life commitment. [... more]

Jesus teaches that true holiness is a matter of the heart, not just following rules and regulations. He exposes the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, who prioritize their traditions over the commands of God, and shows that genuine holiness is expressed through love, sacrifice, and acceptance of others. [... more]

Developing leaders requires a focus on people over tasks, availability over ability, and reliance over resources. Jesus' methods of empowering others include pacing, power and perspective, and transference, ultimately leading to spiritual multiplication and a life of impact. [... more]

Jesus empowers people to make a lasting impact by teaching them to multiply their lives and invest in the lives of others, rather than just adding to their numbers. This requires a personal, authentic walk with God, a passion to be used by God, and a growing grasp of the Word of God. [... more]

Jesus teaches the multitudes about his kingly authority, revealing his credentials as the Messiah, and demonstrating his divine power by healing and delivering those who are troubled. He preaches the Sermon on the Plateau, describing the profound blessing of being a citizen in his kingdom and inviting them to become citizens of the coming kingdom. [... more]

The story of two trees, one representing life and the other death, is a powerful reminder of the consequences of sin and the gift of redemption through Jesus Christ. The first Adam chose the wrong tree, leading to sin and death, but the second Adam, Jesus, chose to die on the cross to restore humanity to the tree of life. [... more]

The story of Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden and the consequences of sin and death, contrasted with the second Adam, Jesus Christ, who came to undo the damage and restore humanity to the tree of life through his death and resurrection. [... more]

The story of the Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve's disobedience led to sin and death, but Jesus Christ's sacrifice restored humanity's connection to the Tree of Life. [... more]

Jesus faced three temptations by Satan in the wilderness, and He used scripture to defend Himself. He showed us how to face temptation by quoting the Word of God, and He gave us a model to follow. When we're tempted, we should put our spiritual priorities in order and put God first, just like Jesus did. [... more]