THE RIGHT COMPANIONS (1 OF 12)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4
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The Right Companions (1 of 12)
Series: Living in the Light
Keith Krell
1 John 1:1-4
On Easter Sunday 2014, I met one of the most inspiring men I've ever known. He walked into Fourth Church brimming with happiness. As I got to know him, I discovered he was a devout Catholic and his wife was an evangelical. They were seeking a church where they could worship together. While at Fourth, this gentleman came to understand that salvation was by faith alone in Christ alone. The more I got to know him, the more intrigued I became. I learned that he has an enormous number of physical problems. To be precise, he has fifteen different diseases or conditions, he's on eighteen different medications, and has had multiple surgeries. I've never known a person with more physical challenges that was so full of contentment and joy. What is particularly fascinating to me is his love for church and community. This man refuses to miss church. He even attempts to schedule his surgeries around church. He also serves in our children's ministry and is quite a prayer warrior. His name is John Plecha.
[Interview John with the following three questions: (1) What does Jesus Christ mean to you? (2) How do you overcome your physical challenges? (3) Why do you love church so much? (4) What word of encouragement would you like to share with your church family?
John Plecha's love for the Savior reminds me of the relationship that Jesus had with the apostle John. John was a fisherman who met Jesus at the beginning of His ministry, and from that time until the resurrection and ascension he was very close to the Lord. John became a member of the inner circle that included Peter and James. It was John who became known as ''the beloved disciple.'' This is expressed most clearly on two occasions: at the Last Supper when John laid his head on His Jesus' chest and at the crucifixion when Jesus told John to take care of Mary, His own mother.
You will be forgiven for assuming that John ...
Series: Living in the Light
Keith Krell
1 John 1:1-4
On Easter Sunday 2014, I met one of the most inspiring men I've ever known. He walked into Fourth Church brimming with happiness. As I got to know him, I discovered he was a devout Catholic and his wife was an evangelical. They were seeking a church where they could worship together. While at Fourth, this gentleman came to understand that salvation was by faith alone in Christ alone. The more I got to know him, the more intrigued I became. I learned that he has an enormous number of physical problems. To be precise, he has fifteen different diseases or conditions, he's on eighteen different medications, and has had multiple surgeries. I've never known a person with more physical challenges that was so full of contentment and joy. What is particularly fascinating to me is his love for church and community. This man refuses to miss church. He even attempts to schedule his surgeries around church. He also serves in our children's ministry and is quite a prayer warrior. His name is John Plecha.
[Interview John with the following three questions: (1) What does Jesus Christ mean to you? (2) How do you overcome your physical challenges? (3) Why do you love church so much? (4) What word of encouragement would you like to share with your church family?
John Plecha's love for the Savior reminds me of the relationship that Jesus had with the apostle John. John was a fisherman who met Jesus at the beginning of His ministry, and from that time until the resurrection and ascension he was very close to the Lord. John became a member of the inner circle that included Peter and James. It was John who became known as ''the beloved disciple.'' This is expressed most clearly on two occasions: at the Last Supper when John laid his head on His Jesus' chest and at the crucifixion when Jesus told John to take care of Mary, His own mother.
You will be forgiven for assuming that John ...
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