Our work ethic is a great way to witness about our faith. Work was instituted in Genesis 3 and Paul talks about our work ethic in Colossians when he says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,”. Genesis 3: 17-19; Ephesians 6: 5-8, Colossians 3:23 (NIV)

Faith can produce a powerful witness. Brother Mike explains how the acronym BLESS can help us to develop a deep and abiding faith, which in turns enable us to have an effective witness. 2 Kings 4: 1-7 (NIV)

Many people go to church, but don’t interact with other believers. God wants us to have fellowship with other believers and to develop relationships with them. We can do this through attending Bible study, praying, meeting together outside of church, visiting the sick and needy together, etc. Brother Mike explains why this is an important part of our Christian witness to others. (Acts 2:42-47; Romans 16; 1 Corinthians 16:1-4; Hebrews 10:23-24 (NKJV)

This week Brother Mike addresses how doubts can diminish your witness. Many times, our doubts become a part of our routine and we don’t even realize it. It is important to replace our doubts with trust and to reject thoughts and words from the enemy. Mark 8:33 (NIV)

A lot can happen in the spans of a week. Within one week, the Jews went from praising Jesus to crucifying him. They expected a Messiah that would conquer the Romans and set them physically free. Instead, Jesus came to set them spiritually free. True freedom comes when you turn from sin and turn to God. Mark 11:1-21 (HCSB)"04-09-2017".

Where Do You Find Glory? Everyone wants to know that they are significant and that their life matters. We innately look for “glory” in our lives through popularity, status, material belongs, etc. As a Christian, we are to glorify God, and in doing so, we find our value and worth to God. John 12: 12-31 (HCSB)

Malachi 3 is often used as the text for tithing. However, as Bro. Mike points out, this text was written during Nehemiah’s time to Israelites who were still under the Mosiac Law. Malachi was chastising them because the tithe was supposed to be used to support the Levite priests and the priests were out working in the fields because the Israelites were not tithing. It is important when looking at Old Testament laws to look at what the New Testament says about them. Giving for today’s Christians, according to the New Testament, looks very different from the tithe of the Old Testament. Giving is an exhibition of faith, not a requirement of law for the believer. Malachi 3 (HCSB)