Rich Toward God (Luke 12:13-21)
Key idea: True life and lasting riches are found in God and not the riches of this world. “Creation is neither to be defiled nor despoiled, but as the ‘theater of God’s glory,’ it is to be delighted in and used in a stewardly manner.” – Herman Bavinck
A Proper Fear (Luke 12:1-12)
Key idea: A proper fear of God produces a life that’s honest, free, and bold.
The Danger of Counterfeit Godliness (Luke 11:37-54)
Key idea: Jesus forces us to examine if we merely love the appearance of godliness, or if we actually love and serve God from the heart.
2026 Beacon/Praxis Retreat Session 4 – Loving Fellowship (Colossians 3:8-15)
The love of Christ can transform our imperfect attempts at fellowship into something beautiful and strong
2026 Beacon/Praxis Retreat Session 3 – Honest Fellowship (Proverbs 27:5-9)
2026 Beacon/Praxis Retreat Session 2 – Meaningful Fellowship (2 Samuel 1:23-27)
2026 Beacon/Praxis Retreat Session 1 – A Theology of Fellowship (Selected Scriptures
Genesis 1:27; 2:18-22; James 4:1-10
The Word and You (Luke 11:27-36)
Key idea: True blessing belongs not to those nearest Jesus outwardly, but to those who receive his Word with obedient faith.
No Neutral Ground (Luke 11:14-26)
Key idea: Jesus’ claims and deeds leave no neutral ground – we are either against Him or surrender in total devotion to Him.
Prayer is Precious (Luke 11:1-13)
Key Idea: Our prayers to God are shaped by our relationship with God.