Jonah had to learn the lesson of mercy, twice! Check out this infographic showing the structure of the book of Jonah.

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This week’s Monday music is a christian-pop classic by Australian singer songwriter Brooke Fraser. We have a great OYC site in Perth in Australia.

From N.T Wright’s Paul: A Biography:

Paul’s ‘missionary’ journeys were not simply aimed at telling people about Jesus in order to generate inner personal transformation and a new sense of ultimate hope, though both of these mattered vitally as well. They were aimed at the establishment of a new kind of kingdom on earth as in heaven. A kingdom with Jesus as King.

Though it may not look that way, but legalism actually feeds the flesh. It feeds our pride and our self-reliance. David Prince shares how a legalistic mindset is so different from a grace-filled mindset.

Legalism does not work. It never has and it never will…Legalism always produces two kinds of people: Those who know they do not measure up to God’s standards; and those who pretend that they measure up to God’s standards.

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Evangelism done correctly is an engaging and intense activity. It also helps us to be at the edge of our comfort zones for the gospel. Here are four essential elements of evangelism:

1. Evangelism is verbal proclamation.

2. Evangelism will always include the gospel.

3. Evangelism must include truth about Jesus’ death and resurrection for sin.

4. Evangelism must include an invitation to repent and believe in Christ.

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Check out this infographic summarising the book of 2 Peter.

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This Week’s Monday Music is a Chinese rendition of the beloved hymn, Be Thou My Vision. We have a great OYC site in China!

From Timothy Keller’s Making Sense of God:

An experience of Christ’s grace strikes a fatal blow to our egocentricity. The sight of Jesus dying for us out of love destroys both pride and self-hatred at the same time.

Self-control isn’t just saying “no” to evil desires, it’s saying “yes” to God’s transformation and sanctification of our hearts.

…self-control isn’t simply a dam holding back a surge of destructive desires. It’s part of the process of sanctification that ultimately heals our sinful hearts. When it’s not present, the fallout can be swift and severe.

Self-control is crucial for leaders because it guards against moral lapses that threaten to destroy their lives and ministries. But there are other reasons why cultivating self-control is important for leaders.

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God is doing inspiring things in South America, especially in Andean Missions. Watch this video posted on Disciples Today to see disciples sharing how God has worked recently in Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

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