Most books about the end times and the return of Christ focus on appeals to 'repent' and 'get ready', often with a fear-driven tone that emphasizes self-protection and preservation for believers living in the end times. None of which adequately captures the heart of why Jesus gave his disciples some details about the end times. So, I created a resource to help steer people toward the heart of Christ's instruction and away from fear-driven and often divisive speculation about living in the end times. In these days of upheaval and uncertainty, I hope this short book will help reveal Christ's heart toward us and instill hope-driven strategies to live ready for his return. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DT7SGK36
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus’ ministry is often described as being centered around meals. As Robert Karris famously put it, "In Luke’s Gospel, Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming from a meal." This simple observation uncovers a profound truth: Jesus chose the table as a primary context for kingdom ministry. His mission strategy wasn’t built around events, buildings, or platforms. It was built around meals. Jesus spent a lot of his time eating and drinking with people. His evangelism and discipleship were built around long conversations over grilled fish, loaves of bread, and wine. The rhythm of his ministry was deeply relational, immersive, and hospitable. It was a strategy of presence, not performance. Consider the stories in Luke alone: Luke 5: Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners at the home of Levi. Luke 7: Jesus is anointed at the home of Simon the Pharisee during a meal. Luke 9: Jesus feeds the five thousand. Luke 10: Jesus eats in the home of M...