Monthly Archives: February 2012

BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #16

Posted on February 28, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

Bill’s Blog Entry #16 From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright, March, 2005: “A disciple of Christ cannot love without being kind; we cannot show self-control without being patient; a follower of Jesus Christ cannot demonstrate peace without … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #15

Posted on February 23, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by Willliam H. Hicks, copyright, March, 2005: “A disciple’s task is to glorify God the Father.  This is accomplished by bearing much fruit.  Earlier in John 15, the Lord identified Himself as the “true Vine”, illustrating … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #14

Posted on February 21, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, copyright March, 2005, by William H. Hicks: “What is our responsibility as disciples of Christ?  What is the task assigned to us?  The Lord identified the task of every one of His disciples:  “If you abide … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #13

Posted on February 20, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by Minister William H. Hicks, copywright March, 2005: Isaiah also addresses this characteristic of a disciple when he prophesies about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:  “The Lord God has given Me the tongue of disciples, … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #12

Posted on February 16, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #12 “The account of Abraham’s chief servant also offers us insight into the second important characteristic or attribute of a disciple, that is, Dedication to Task.  A disciple is focused.  A disciple “stays on target” (Star Wars, … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #11

Posted on February 15, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

The greek word for teacher, didaskalos, means one who, in a special sense, is acquainted with and an interpreter of God’s salvation- one who knows and understands how salvation is manifested in the life of a disciple.  The function of … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #10

Posted on February 14, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

Our Lord is telling us that our measure of devotion to Him must be so much greater than our love for our families and ourselves as to seem like hate for them in comparison to our love for Him.  There … Continue reading →

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #9

Posted on February 10, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

BLOG ENTRY#9  February 9, 2012 From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005:  “Speaking of Christ, what does He have to say on this point of devotion to one’s master. In Matthew 6:24, the Lord says, “No … Continue reading →

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AN INTERLUDE

Posted on February 8, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

My lovely wife says that I should shorten the length of the blog submissions so that you can digest it more easily. Let me know what you think. I AM flexible. God bless!!

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BILL’S BLOG ENTRY #8

Posted on February 1, 2012 by THE DISCIPLE

BLOG ENTRY#8 February 1, 2012 From “Discipleship and Discipline”, by William H. Hicks, copyright March, 2005: “The next day the chief servant is up early and ready to return to Abraham and Isaac with Rebekah. However, after a night to … Continue reading →

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