Pastor Jack draws from the story of Jesus healing two blind men to encourage the congregation to pursue practical spiritual disciplines as the new year approaches. He challenges believers to merge dependence on God with personal diligence, offering a worksheet for self-examination across multiple life areas including physical, spiritual, intellectual, artistic, recreational, and social disciplines. Throughout the message, Pastor Jack emphasizes that while God is sovereign, believers have responsibility to partner with Him through faith and intentional action to grow in Christlikeness.
1978 Practical Guidelines for Growth
Year: 1978
Verses: Matthew 9:27-31; John 15:5; Philippians 3:13; Philippians 1:10; 2 Timothy 2:15; Revelation 2:7; John 1:12; Romans 12:1; 1 Corinthians 11:28; 2 Corinthians 13:5; James 2:26; Isaiah 51:11
Source: TCOTW