"Radical Truths" - Week 1

I didn't even get past the first page without finding something deeply impacting. David platt points out how Jesus often spoke words that cut the "large crowds" that were following him down to just a devout few (John 6). Jesus wasn't a people pleaser. His teachings were hard, his call to obedience was radical and his methods were not conventional. Jesus took those few who would follow him and spent the next 3 years investing in them deeply. With these he changed the world. I was challenged to face my tendency to be a people pleaser and reevaluate my discipleship methods (quality over quantity).

What else did you guys get from the chapter? There was a ton! This was just one point for me.

"Radical" Online Community Discussion (Intro)

I thought it would be interesting to share my weekly mens group with you all. For the next 9 weeks, the fellas and I will be going through a book called "Radical" By David Platt. We meet every Thursday morning, 7:30am to discuss the weeks chapter. Feel free to read along with us weekly, and then join us in discussion right here on the blog. I hope the real community we are sharing via the internet will encourage you to go start your own real life community groups and discuss the things of the faith. This may also serve as an encouragement for those who may not have any immediate community. BUT, this is not a substitute for church, real bible study, or real community, these updates should serve as an activator to help spark others onto seeking real community in order to walk out the Christian life with others.

Weekly breakdown.

June 30th - week 1 - Ch. 1 || Someone Worth Losing Everything For

July 6th - week 2 - Ch. 2 || Too Hungry For Words

July 13th - week 3 - Ch. 3 || Beginning At The End of Ourselves

July 20th - week 4 - Ch. 4 || The Great Why of God

July 27th - week 5 - Ch. 5 || The Multiplying Community

August 3rd - week 6 - Ch. 6 || How Much Is Enough?

August 10th - week 7 - Ch. 7 || There Is No Plan B

August 17th - week 8 - Ch. 8 || Living When Dying Is Gain

August 24th - week 9 - Ch. 9 || The Radical Experiment