Bøger af Dennis Stewart

John was a man of extremes. A "son of thunder," John's passions were deep and complex. His priorities had to change many times during his life in order to fulfill his responsibilities. He was the "lover" of truth and a "warrior" against untruth all his life. He loved "righteousness" to the extreme and abhorred "evil" to the extreme.As a youth, John was a fisherman working with his father and brother James learning to become the "keeper" of their business. He was also a dedicated Jew looking for the Messiah. When confronted with the ministries of John, the Baptist, and later Jesus, John chose righteousness over "the establishment," which was the system of Jewish tradition. He chose Christ as the fulfillment of prophecy over popular conformity. He was no longer a "keeper." He became a "changer."John's decision also made him a rebel, an outlaw in the eyes of the Jews. He followed Jesus with extreme love and dedication. His role as a homeless "changer" continued through the death and resurrection of Christ.John had left his family at an early age seeking to "change" the world, or at least the Jewish world, but now, charged with the care of Mary, the mother of Jesus, he was becoming more the guardian of his new family. He was becoming more the "keeper" again rather than the "changer." No longer "homeless," he became "homebound."Thrust into the leadership of the first century church, John became the "keeper" and protector of the new "Christian establishment" rather than the "changer" of a system. His efforts to reach into the world's "system" of other religions and bring "change" by leading people into the light of Christ continued but now he was becoming more the man who was charged with "keeping" the system, the "establishment" of Christianity.John continued the battles of "changing" and "keeping" under the guidance of the Holy Spirit until his tired old body could give no more. Encumbered with the physical difficulties of extreme age, John began instead to write, perhaps using some of his personal journals. His final work produced some of the "most beautiful teachings of love, truth, and fellowship" as well as some of the "harshest condemnation of untruth and evil" in our New Testament. His writings at his extremely "old" and feeble age burst forth with the same strength, boldness, and willingness to fight the good fight of his "youth." John remained a true, "son of thunder" until the end.

Volume Three begins with Judas' final decision to betray Christ. Jesus knows His time is short and there is so much for His own to understand. You will see Jesus' teachings are more intimate than ever during His last days, and after His resurrection. First, each of them will have to learn that the leader is not served, but serves. He will model intercessory prayer, teach them how to live by faith, and shepherd His Church. Our series ends with the 120 follower's successful ministry on the Day of Pentecost. These were the results of Jesus sacrificially Preparing His Own. ENDORSEMENTS Dennis Stewart has given a masterpiece to the church! Preparing His Own is a magnificent account of how Jesus shaped and molded the lives and ministries of His disciples. As you read this captivating account of how Jesus dealt with His disciples, you will feel the heart of God as it speaks directly to you. The beauty of this writing is also seen in its flexibility, as it can be used for personal devotions or as a teaching plan for Bible studies or Sunday school curriculum. Thank you, Dennis, for opening the heart of God to His Sons in this crucial hour. Ron Crawford, Pastor, The Father's Church and author of The Breath of God and over 40 books Dallas, Texas, Dennis Stewart is one of the most prolific teachers we've ever had the privilege to minister alongside. His comprehension of scripture and unique perspectives bring light and depth to the Word of God as few others can. You will find yourself referring back to Dennis' teachings over and over again as you seek first God and His righteousness. Rev. Paul Harrison and Joy Burns Harrison, co-authors of His Kingdom Come and over 10 books on spiritual development, Salem, Oregon

"As in volume one, the chapters herein focus on the occasions when Jesus set asideprecious moments to teach and train His twelve disciples." Volume 2 picks up withJesus'' ministry following Peter''s confession that "You are the Christ, the Son of theLiving God" in Matthew 16:16. Readily acknowledging they, the disciples of Christ,believed in Him and His divinity, "it was time for them to hear about His death anddeparture from them to be with the Father." Continuing His training of the twelve,Jesus Christ also continues, in wisdom and humility, His own preparations towardthe Cross. "Readers will see a progressive transition in much of Jesus'' ministry froma presentation of who He was to a pronouncement of who we need to be...Jesus''words begin to search our hearts and admonish us to purge ourselves of unholyliving and half-hearted service to Him."