In Times of Trouble | March 8, 2026

Jesus Disciple Missions (JD Missions) now unites several sending networks into a single, global effort to make disciples of all nations. A new director will guide a multi-church, multi-network partnership that invites prayer, recurring giving, and practical involvement; orientation sessions and a prayer guide point people to concrete next steps. The congregation receives an urgent invitation to mobilize for Easter outreach—serving visitors, creating smooth guest experiences, and enrolling volunteers through the church app and seat cards. Ongoing disciple-making structures include Blueprints, a three-week class on calling that rotates so anyone can join at any point. Practical communication stresses the responsibility of a sending church: prayer support for deployed workers, awareness of personnel on the field, and the need for sustained financial pledges.

The teaching then shifts to biblical formation under the banner “Approaching God,” with Psalm 34 as the anchor text. Psalm 34 models a posture of continual praise, humble dependence, and active seeking: “I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.” The material insists that God hears individual cries and delivers from fear, and it highlights God’s invitation in Psalm 50 to call upon Him in the day of trouble. God appears as a very present help—attentive, rescuing, and merciful—so believers must choose faith over fear and take their anxieties to the throne. Contemporary examples—from travel disruptions to women touring Israel during conflict—illustrate how prayer and trust bring supernatural peace and deliverance. The closing appeal connects global concern (prayer for Jerusalem and for those in Iran) with local spiritual practice: call on God in trouble, expect deliverance, and then declare God’s faithfulness to glorify Him.

Key Takeaways

• 1. JD Missions unifies global ministries JD Missions combines sending networks into one strategic effort to carry the Great Commission. That unity reduces duplication, concentrates resources, and positions local churches as consistent home-senders who sustain workers through prayer, training, and recurring support. Committing to a shared vision changes how congregations plan, give, and pray for the nations. [18:57]
• 2. Pray, give, serve, and go Mobilization requires four concrete rhythms: persistent prayer, faithful giving, hands-on service, and willing sending. Each rhythm trains the church to think missionally—prayer cultivates dependence, giving funds presence, serving creates hospitable contexts, and going multiplies disciples. Loving the nations expresses itself in these practical commitments rather than abstract sympathy. [22:25]
• 3. Join the team through the app Digital tools exist to plug volunteers into specific gospel tasks and to coordinate large outreach moments like Easter. The app and simple sign-up cards remove friction and help the congregation become a ready, organized team rather than an ad hoc crowd. Strategic onboarding turns goodwill into capacity for evangelism and follow-up. [35:06]
• 4. Approach God in times of trouble Psalm 34 models a disciplined approach: praise as habit, humility as posture, and seeking as action that leads to deliverance from fear. Calling to God in trouble does not require perfect theology or performance—God promises to hear and to deliver—so the faithful practice lifts burdens into God’s active care and invites His rescue. Choosing to call deepens spiritual discernment and reshapes anxious imagination. [44:07]
• 5. Call upon God; expect deliverance Scripture commands calling on God in trouble and pairs the call with a promise of rescue and the hope of public praise. The believer’s cry catalyzes divine intervention and prepares testimony that magnifies God’s mercy to others. Expecting deliverance reframes suffering as a stage for God’s vindication, not merely a private trial. [47:12]

Youtube Chapters

• [00:00] - Welcome
• [18:57] - JD Missions launch and vision
• [19:16] - JD Missions: pray, give, serve
• [22:06] - How to join and give
• [29:56] - Morning mishap and humor
• [30:50] - Missions map and sent workers
• [32:12] - Easter outreach and volunteer needs
• [35:06] - App signups and joining the team
• [36:44] - Blueprints: three-week class on calling
• [39:24] - Psalm 34 reading; Approaching God series
• [44:07] - Approaching God in times of trouble
• [47:12] - Call upon God; Psalm 50 promise
• [81:33] - Israel, Iran, and global prayer
• [91:08] - Prayer for peace and deliverance

1. What four actions does the psalmist commit to doing in the first three verses of Psalm 34?
2. According to the psalmist in verse 4, what was the direct result of seeking the Lord?
3. What specific promise does God make in Psalm 50:15 for those who call on Him in trouble?
4. What posture does the psalmist model for us in how we are to approach God at all times?

1. The phrase "I will bless the Lord at all times" suggests a discipline of praise that isn't dependent on circumstances. Why is this kind of continual praise so foundational to our relationship with God, especially during difficult times?
2. The promise "he delivered me from all my fears" implies a comprehensive deliverance. What does this suggest about the nature of God's care and the types of fears He wants to address in our lives?
3. God says in Psalm 50:15, "call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me." Why does God connect our deliverance with His glorification? What does this reveal about His purposes in answering our cries?
4. The testimony shared about the group in Israel [51:48] showed people praying for both sides of a conflict. How does this reflect God's heart for all people and the way we should approach international crises as believers?

1. What specific fear or trouble are you currently facing that you need to consciously "call upon" God about, rather than trying to handle it through other means? [47:48]
2. How can you practically make praise "continually in your mouth" this week, especially when anxious thoughts or difficult circumstances arise?
3. The testimony showed that deliverance came through specific, focused prayer. [01:21:33] What situation in your life, your community, or the world needs you to "go before the king" in persistent prayer this week?
4. God promises to deliver so that we might glorify Him. When has God delivered you from a fear or trouble in the past? How can you share that testimony with someone this week to glorify Him?
5. The idea of being "a very present help" [01:33:55] means God is fully attentive to our troubles. How does this truth change the way you approach your daily anxieties and challenges?
6. What practical step can you take this week to join in God's global mission through prayer, giving, or serving, recognizing that we are part of a ministry team, not just church attendees? [35:39]
7. The choice to "not fear" [01:34:59] is an active decision of faith. What specific fear will you choose to surrender to God today, and what truth from Scripture will you stand on instead?