National Training Event 1997

Nagel speaks on leadership and power from Matthew 17:24-18:35. He looks at what is involved for entering the kingdom, and what leadership in the kingdom looks like. Nagel provides some practical examples of not leading one another into sin. He stresses the importance of treating everyone equally, and not having a master relationship with the minister, but instead a brother relationship, and being humble in leadership. Nagel talks on the importance of showing forgiveness to our brothers and sisters. Talk is followed by questions and answers., Cassette label reads : "Kerry Nagel Humility and the Poison of Power Matthew 17:24-18:35 97104 AFES NTE 1997" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Challenge of Christ Kerry Nagel AFES National Training Event December 1997 Five Talks on Matthew's Gospel by Kerry Nagel"

Nagel looks at Matthew 16:13-28 and Jesus mission to build his church. He explores what this means and the implications for our lives as we should be builders. Nagel looks at some translation issues and treating the gospels as historical documents. Nagel explores the structure of Matthew, by placing the gospel in it's historical context and explaining the way the original readers would have understood it and the knowledge Matthew would have assumed his readers to have had. Nagel looks at different gatherings throughout the Bible. Nagel explores the binding and loosing verses in the Bible., Cassette label reads : "Kerry Nagel #3 Jesus the Master Engineer Matthew 16:13-28 9/12/97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Challenge of Christ Kerry Nagel AFES National Training Event December 1997 Five Talks on Matthew's Gospel by Kerry Nagel"

Nagel speaks on the values of God's Kingdom from Matthew 19:1-30, including marriage vs divorce, generosity vs wealth, and leadership vs submission., Cassette label reads : "Kerry Nagel The Astonishing Kingdom Matthew 19:1-30 97105 AFES NTE 1997" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Challenge of Christ Kerry Nagel AFES National Training Event December 1997 Five Talks on Matthew's Gospel by Kerry Nagel"

Second talk in series on Jesus' mission and Christian leadership. God's Word is reliable even though sceptics say it is incorrect. Tradition creates barriers to God, like the traditions the Pharisees came up with. mission before tradition. If it contradicts God's word reject it. Nagel warns us as leaders to be careful not to falsely lead people with traditions, instead of keeping the focus on God., Cassette label reads : "Kerry Nagel #2 The Offensive Jesus Matt 15:1-16:12 8/12/97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Challenge of Christ Kerry Nagel AFES National Training Event December 1997 Five Talks on Matthew's Gospel by Kerry Nagel"

This is the first talk in the series of five talks. Nagel is speaking to University students and introduces the theme of the conference, which is Who is Jesus? And What was His mission? He talks about leadership, leading people in the right direction. To be a good leader you must have a good vision of who Jesus is. He also talks about how to read the gospels. Touches briefly on the passage Matt 13., Cassette label reads : "Kerry Nagel #1 The Original Jesus Matt 13:53-14:36 7/12/97" Box label reads : "Focus tapes The Challenge of Christ Kerry Nagel AFES National Training Event December 1997 Five Talks on Matthew's Gospel by Kerry Nagel"