Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd

The Apostle Paul was a man driven by a divine purpose: to see others grow in Christ and to equip them to carry the torch of faith forward. He poured his life into people like Timothy and into the churches he planted, knowing God’s plan was bigger than his own tenure. This journey of discipleship, of following and learning from Christ, is not just for apostles. God calls every believer to make an investment in the lives of others. It’s a journey that has no limits, because the impact of one life poured into another can ripple through generations.This is more than just sharing information; it is about sharing your life. In 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul gives us a powerful example of what this looks like. He reveals the heart of a passionate discipler, one whose greatest joy is seeing others stand firm in the Lord. As we explore his words, we discover the key characteristics required to equip others for their walk with Christ.

It is one of the hardest parts of the Christian life: waiting. In a world that values speed and efficiency, God often teaches His children a different lesson. Moses had a passion to free his people, but he had to wait 40 years in the desert until he was ready. The Apostle Paul, after his dramatic conversion, spent seven years in a period of discipleship before his ministry began. The Bible speaks of waiting on God over 100 times, signaling its importance in our spiritual journey.The life of Isaac is a textbook study in waiting. Just as his parents had to wait for his birth, Isaac’s entire life seemed to move from one waiting moment to the next. His story, highlighted in Hebrews 11, teaches us that waiting is not a passive action, a frustrating time spent in neutral. Instead, as we will see, it is a dynamic posture of hope, designed by God to deepen our faith and draw us closer to Him.

When we hear the name Noah, our minds often go to a massive ark, a world-covering flood, and a parade of animals, two by two. These are the familiar details of a story we’ve known since childhood. But when the writer of Hebrews looks back at Noah’s life, he highlights something different. He applauds Noah’s faith. Specifically, he commends him for a life of faith that stood in stark resistance to the world around him.We live in a time where pressure mounts to go with the flow, to not ruffle feathers, and to quietly conform to cultural norms. The call to simply love and accept is often twisted into an excuse for silent compromise. But the life of Noah offers a powerful counter-narrative. God is calling His people not to float along like a dead log in a stream, but to walk with Him so faithfully that our very lives resist and condemn the world’s brokenness. This guide explores what it means to build a life of faith resistance, anchored not in our own strength, but in a deep, personal walk with God.