Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_QDiscipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2ODDescription: In Part 38 of their discipleship teaching, Dr. Michael and Mary Davis explore the concept of bearing fruit as a natural consequence of discipleship. They emphasize that fruit, in the spiritual sense, is always produced after its own kind, reflecting the life of Christ within the believer.Key points explored in this video:- Fruit After Its Kind: Explaining that spiritual fruit is always a product of the seed planted, which is God's word, and reflects the nature of Christ.- The Trap of Evolution: Briefly touching on the contrast between the biblical principle of fruit after its kind and the evolutionary concept of one species evolving into another.- The Parable of the Trees: Referencing Luke 6:39-45, highlighting that a good tree produces good fruit, and an evil tree produces evil fruit, emphasizing the connection between the heart and actions.- The Importance of the Heart: Reiterating that our words and actions reveal what is truly in our hearts, which is why meditating on God's word is crucial.- The Struggle with Fruit Production: Acknowledging that believers often struggle to produce fruit because they spend more time focused on worldly things than on God's word.- The Impact of Meditation: Explaining that meditating on things contrary to God can harden the heart, while meditating on God's word aligns us with Him.- Fruit as a Natural Process: Emphasizing that fruit is produced naturally from the life of Christ flowing through us, not through our own efforts.- Abiding in Christ: Highlighting John 15, where Jesus uses the analogy of the vine and branches to illustrate that fruitfulness comes from abiding in Him.- Prayer and Meditation: Identifying prayer and meditation on God's word as key elements in solidifying the Lord's place as King and Master in our lives.- Death to Self: Explaining that dying to self, a result of new beliefs taking root, is essential for Christ's life to be manifested in us.- The Arrogance of Self-Reliance: Cautioning against the tendency to rely on our own efforts to accomplish God's work, rather than resting in His presence.- The Example of Mary and Martha: Contrasting Martha's busyness with Mary's choice to sit at Jesus' feet and listen, emphasizing the priority of being in His presence.- Being Recognized as Being With Christ: Sharing the desire for believers to be recognized by others as having been with Christ, reflecting His character.- The Flow of the Holy Spirit: Concluding that the clearer the path for the Holy Spirit within us, the more easily spiritual fruit is produced.**#BearingFruit #Discipleship #FruitAfterItsKind #AbidingInChrist #Meditation #DyingToSelf #Luke6 #John15 #HolySpirit #Transformation #Faith #MichaelAndMaryDavis**In the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.

Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_QDiscipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2ODDescription: In Part 37 of their discipleship teaching, Drs. Michael and Mary Davis explore the challenging yet essential concept of dying to self as the path to true discipleship. They emphasize that focusing on God's purposes rather than our own desires, and meditating on His law, leads to a transformed life characterized by agape love.Key points explored in this video:- Beyond Doing Wrong: Shifting the focus from merely avoiding sin to actively pursuing what is right according to God's word.- The End Goal: Defining the ultimate goal of the Christian life as Christ living in us, rather than just reaching a point of salvation.- Agape Love as the Mark: Underscoring Jesus' commandment to love one another as He loved, identifying agape as the defining characteristic of a disciple.- The Law Defines Love: Explaining how God's law provides the framework for understanding and expressing true love.- Dying Daily: Interpreting Paul's statement "I die daily" as a continuous process of surrendering to God's will, facilitated by meditating on His law.- Self-Centeredness vs. God's Purposes: Highlighting the need to shift our focus from self-interest to God's desires and purposes.- The Transformative Power of God's Law: Emphasizing that meditating on God's law leads to a death of the self-centered nature and a transformation of our desires and actions.- Relationship, Not Religion: Contrasting true Christianity as a relationship with God with the pursuit of religious practices.- The Fruit of a Disciplined Life: Identifying the fruits of the Spirit, such as love, joy, and peace, as the result of a life disciplined by God's word.- The Shock of God's Perspective: Sharing personal experiences of how meditating on God's law revealed the depth of self-centeredness.- Against You Alone Have I Sinned: Interpreting David's confession as recognizing that all sin is ultimately against God.- The Law Restores the Soul: Emphasizing Psalm 19's description of the law as perfect, restoring the soul and enlightening the eyes.- Knowing God Through His Commandments: Connecting the keeping and meditation on God's commandments with truly knowing Him.- The King's Commands: Reinforcing the idea that as followers of King Jesus, we must pay attention to His commandments, which are best understood through listening to His word.- Grace and Empowerment: Highlighting that God's grace and the Holy Spirit empower us to live according to His ways when we know and understand His commands.- Forgetting God Through Neglecting His Commands: Referencing Deuteronomy 8:11 to show that neglecting God's commandments leads to forgetting Him.**#Discipleship #DyingToSelf #AgapeLove #GodsLaw #Meditation #Transformation #RelationshipWithGod #SelfCenteredness #HolySpirit #Psalm19 #Deuteronomy8 #MichaelAndMaryDavis**In the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.

Keeping: https://youtu.be/k7fUP105dLM?si=kejPyw3P7x_nhb_QDiscipleship Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLld8NUxoM8_HkQr_adv7urLujEfZhiGkw&si=v6jDWapKKl5sH2ODDescription: In Part 36 of their discipleship teaching, Drs. Michael and Mary Davis explore the profound impact of meditating on God's word, emphasizing its power to transform our belief systems and ultimately our lives. They discuss the importance of moving beyond mere religious observance to a genuine relationship with God, fueled by consistent meditation on His word.Key points explored in this video:- The Heart as the Belief System: Reinforcing the biblical understanding of the heart as the core of our beliefs and worldview.- Beyond Cheap Grace: Contrasting superficial religious practices with the radical call of true discipleship.- The Reason for Persecution: Explaining that genuine Christians face opposition because their allegiance is to a higher King.- The Importance of God's Word: Emphasizing that true transformation comes from God's word, not just human doctrines or religious training.- The Meaning of Meditation: Defining meditation as muttering God's word to oneself, repeating it to allow it to penetrate the heart.- Repetition and Transformation: Highlighting the power of repeatedly engaging with scripture to cleanse and change our belief system.- Meditation vs. Memorization: Clarifying the relationship between memorization and meditation, suggesting that memorization can be a key tool for effective meditation.- Keeping God's Commandments in the Heart: Emphasizing that the goal of meditation is not just intellectual understanding but internalizing God's word in our hearts.- The Dullness of Repetition: Acknowledging that meditation can feel dull but stressing its essential role in spiritual growth.- Planting the Seed: Comparing meditation to a farmer consistently planting seeds, where repeated engagement leads to the growth of the Kingdom of God within.- Intimacy, Not Just Insight: Underscoring that the purpose of keeping God's word is to cultivate intimacy with Him, leading to transformation.- A Single Eye: Connecting the keeping of God's word to having a single focus on Him, freeing us from competing affections.- Seeking God's Face: Encouraging believers to prioritize seeking God above all else, trusting Him to handle life's storms.**#Discipleship #Meditation #GodsWord #BeliefTransformation #IntimacyWithGod #HeartChange #Proverbs3 #Matthew13 #Psalm19 #Faith #MichaelAndMaryDavis**In the Great Commission, there is a statement: “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…” (Matthew 28:19 NAS) Discipleship is a command that is overlooked by many! There is a lot of focus on converting people, but not enough on actually discipling those converts. In this teaching series we will be discussing the biblical importance of discipleship and how the Bible tells us to do it. We will be looking at a key element in this topic: the parable of the sower.