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36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
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SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
THE TEXT FOR NEXT SUNDAY AT THE KIRK 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.” 8 For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seekyour good.”
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 61:1-4;8-11 Third Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 61:1-4;8-11. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. CHRISTMAS EVE SCRIPTURE FOR 8PM AT THE KIRK Christmas Eve Scripture for 8pm at the Kirk. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return.DUC IN ALTUM
36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
CONTACT – DUC IN ALTUM This is a contact page with some basic contact information and acontact form.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
THE TEXT FOR NEXT SUNDAY AT THE KIRK 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.” 8 For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seekyour good.”
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 61:1-4;8-11 Third Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 61:1-4;8-11. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. CHRISTMAS EVE SCRIPTURE FOR 8PM AT THE KIRK Christmas Eve Scripture for 8pm at the Kirk. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH: LUKE 15:11-32 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for June 17th: Luke 15:11-32 The Gospel for Sunday: 11 Then Jesus said,“There was a
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"Put out into the Deep"- Luke 5:4. When I visited Israel, I visited the historic village of Magdala where you find a beautiful chapel dedicated to Mary Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE BAPTISM OF JESUS: MARK 1:4-11 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARK 1:9-15 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
DIVE INTO THE TEXT FOR SUNDAY: MATTHEW 25:14-30 Dive into the Text for Sunday: Matthew 25:14-30. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE: JOHN 2:13-22 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY: MARK 1:21-28 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
THE 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: MARK 10:17-31 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for October 14, 2018 Sermon: How Money Can Buy Happiness The Gospel forSunday: Mark
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH: THE STORY OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for August 12, 2018 Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story of theRich Man
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36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 61:1-4;8-11 Third Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 61:1-4;8-11. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: JOHN 15:9-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Today we have a commandment from Jesus. Dive on in! John 15:9-17 9 As the Father has loved me, soI
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! John 17:6-19 6 “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from theDUC IN ALTUM
36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 61:1-4;8-11 Third Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 61:1-4;8-11. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: JOHN 15:9-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Today we have a commandment from Jesus. Dive on in! John 15:9-17 9 As the Father has loved me, soI
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! John 17:6-19 6 “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH: LUKE 15:11-32 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for June 17th: Luke 15:11-32 The Gospel for Sunday: 11 Then Jesus said,“There was a
THE TEXT FOR NEXT SUNDAY AT THE KIRK 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. 7 Peace be within your walls, and security within your towers.” 8 For the sake of my relatives and friends I will say, “Peace be within you.” 9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I will seekyour good.”
THE BAPTISM OF JESUS: MARK 1:4-11 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH: THE STORY OF THE WHEAT AND WEEDS The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for August 26, 2018 Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story of theWheat
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: JOHN 15:9-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Today we have a commandment from Jesus. Dive on in! John 15:9-17 9 As the Father has loved me, soI
THE 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: MARK 10:17-31 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for October 14, 2018 Sermon: How Money Can Buy Happiness The Gospel forSunday: Mark
DIVE DEEPER: THE TEXT FOR THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH: MARK 7:24-37 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for September 9, 2018 Sermon: Gentile Lives Matter The Gospel for Sunday: Mark 7:24-37 24 Jesus CHRISTMAS EVE SCRIPTURE FOR 8PM AT THE KIRK Christmas Eve Scripture for 8pm at the Kirk. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return.DUC IN ALTUM
36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
CONTACT – DUC IN ALTUM This is a contact page with some basic contact information and acontact form.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARK 1:9-15 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
CHRISTMAS EVE SCRIPTURE FOR 8PM AT THE KIRK Christmas Eve Scripture for 8pm at the Kirk. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return.DUC IN ALTUM
36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
CONTACT – DUC IN ALTUM This is a contact page with some basic contact information and acontact form.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARK 1:9-15 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
CHRISTMAS EVE SCRIPTURE FOR 8PM AT THE KIRK Christmas Eve Scripture for 8pm at the Kirk. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE: JOHN 2:13-22 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARK 1:9-15 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
JODYWELKER – PAGE 2 – DUC IN ALTUM The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY: MARK 1:21-28 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
THE 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: MARK 10:17-31 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for October 14, 2018 Sermon: How Money Can Buy Happiness The Gospel forSunday: Mark
THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: JOHN 15:9-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Today we have a commandment from Jesus. Dive on in! John 15:9-17 9 As the Father has loved me, soI
JODYWELKER – PAGE 4 – DUC IN ALTUM Read all of the posts by jodywelker on Duc in Altum. When I visited Israel, I visited the historic village of Magdala where you find a beautiful chapel dedicated to Mary Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH: THE STORY OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for August 12, 2018 Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story of theRich Man
SUNDAY JUNE 3, 2018: MARK 4:1-20 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for June 3rd: Mark 4:1-20 Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story ofthe Sower
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"Put out into the Deep"- Luke 5:4. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. CONTACT – DUC IN ALTUM This is a contact page with some basic contact information and acontact form.
TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARK 1:9-15 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE: JOHN 2:13-22 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
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"Put out into the Deep"- Luke 5:4. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. CONTACT – DUC IN ALTUM This is a contact page with some basic contact information and acontact form.
TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARK 1:9-15 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE: JOHN 2:13-22 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT MARK 1:9-15 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THE 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: MARK 10:17-31 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for October 14, 2018 Sermon: How Money Can Buy Happiness The Gospel forSunday: Mark
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY: MARK 1:21-28 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE: JOHN 2:13-22 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
JODYWELKER – PAGE 2 – DUC IN ALTUM The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: JOHN 15:9-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Today we have a commandment from Jesus. Dive on in! John 15:9-17 9 As the Father has loved me, soI
JODYWELKER – PAGE 4 – DUC IN ALTUM Read all of the posts by jodywelker on Duc in Altum. When I visited Israel, I visited the historic village of Magdala where you find a beautiful chapel dedicated to Mary Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH: THE STORY OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for August 12, 2018 Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story of theRich Man
SUNDAY JUNE 3, 2018: MARK 4:1-20 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for June 3rd: Mark 4:1-20 Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story ofthe Sower
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36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 61:1-4;8-11 Third Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 61:1-4;8-11. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: JOHN 15:9-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Today we have a commandment from Jesus. Dive on in! John 15:9-17 9 As the Father has loved me, soI
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! John 17:6-19 6 “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from theDUC IN ALTUM
36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” 37 He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.38 The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. ABOUT – DUC IN ALTUM This is an example of an about page. Unlike posts, pages are better suited for more timeless content that you want to be easily accessible, like your About or Contact information. Click the Edit link to make changes to this page or add another page. TRINITY SUNDAY: ISAIAH 6:1-8; JOHN 3:14-18;ROMANS 8:12-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scriptures for Trinity Sunday- Each one lifting up one of the three persons Isaiah6:1-8 (Note
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 40:1-11 Second Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 40:1-11. “Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. 3 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, makestraight
DIVE DEEPER: THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT: ISAIAH 61:1-4;8-11 Third Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 61:1-4;8-11. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER: JOHN 15:9-17 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Today we have a commandment from Jesus. Dive on in! John 15:9-17 9 As the Father has loved me, soI
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story the Mustard Seed The Gospel for Sunday:Mark 4:26-32
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT: This Sunday is the First Sunday of Advent, which means we move to a new year in the lectionary cycle. Last year, we were in Year A. Now we begin Year B. The Advent Scripture we will use for Sunday mornings comes from the book of Isaiah. The prophet Isaiah lived in Jerusalem during the last half of the 8 th century. SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! John 17:6-19 6 “I have made your name known to those whom you gave me from the CONTACT – DUC IN ALTUM This is a contact page with some basic contact information and acontact form.
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"Put out into the Deep"- Luke 5:4. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. DIVE DEEPER: THE TEXT FOR THE 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor Christ
DIVE INTO THE TEXT FOR SUNDAY: MATTHEW 25:14-30 Dive into the Text for Sunday: Matthew 25:14-30. The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being ready for Christ to return. THE BAPTISM OF JESUS: MARK 1:4-11 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Here is the Gospel for this coming Sunday with food for thought about getting ready being readyfor
DUC IN ALTUM- AN INVITATION TO “GO DEEPER” The church is called the “Duc in Altum” Church. The name comes from Luke 5:4 where Jesus tells Simon Peter: “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”. This site will invite members and friends of the Kirk to “go deeper” into the texts being used for preaching on Sunday. Preparing to hear the word is away to
THE 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: MARK 10:17-31 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for October 14, 2018 Sermon: How Money Can Buy Happiness The Gospel forSunday: Mark
SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH: LUKE 15:11-32 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for June 17th: Luke 15:11-32 The Gospel for Sunday: 11 Then Jesus said,“There was a
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH: MARK 7:24-37 The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for September 9, 2018 Sermon: Gentile Lives Matter The Gospel for Sunday: Mark 7:24-37 24 Jesus SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 : THE STORIES OF THE WEDDING BANQUET The Scripture isn't meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in! Scripture for June 24th: Luke 14:1-24 Sermon: Jesus’ Summer Reading List: The Story ofthe Wedding
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THE 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST: MARK 10:17-31 _The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in!_ SCRIPTURE FOR OCTOBER 14, 2018 SERMON: HOW MONEY CAN BUY HAPPINESS THE GOSPEL FOR SUNDAY: MARK 10:17-31 As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”18Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. 19You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.’” 20He said to him, “Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth.” 21Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, “You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” 22When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions. 23Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!” 24And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, “Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! 25It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 26They were greatly astounded and said to one another, “Then who can be saved?” 27Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible.” 28Peter began to say to him, “Look, we have left everything and followed you.” 29Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, 30who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age—houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields with persecutions—and in the age to come eternal life. 31But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first.” THE BACKSTORY- WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Jesus is now on the way to Jerusalem for the time of Passover which we remember during Holy Week. He is in the midst of teaching as his time on earth is drawing to a close. He has been preparing disciples for the time to come. He is well known and respected as a wise Rabbi and teacher. The rich man (a young man in Matthew’s gospel) runs up to Jesus, kneels and clearly respects him. Luke says he was a ruler, maybe in a local synagogue. He clearly is a person of faith who has tried to be obedient to God and do what is asked. Still, he has this burning question: “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” To understand the question you might want to know what Jesus means by “eternal life”. Growing up I heard it as meaning, “getting to heaven”. But there is more to that phrase. Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad The Greek for “eternal life” literally means, “life for the ages” also understood as “life in the kingdom of God.” (and remember, Jesus asks us to pray for that kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven). In studying the Greek, Brian McLaren has interpreted this to mean, “life to the full” which is a life that is radically different from the way people are living these days: it is a life overflowing, full, and deeply connected with Jesus and God. I think this Rich man is looking for what humans have been looking for, forever: a fulfilling life that is joyful and peaceful. It is an interesting question from someone who has what the world says we need to find peace and joy. The world says if we are wealthy and live a good life, then we will find what we are looking for. But for this person, it is not enough. It is interesting to note that when Jesus lists the commandments he lists the ones that apply to loving our neighbor. He even adds one to the 10 commandment list: “You shall not defraud.” (Brings to mind rich Zacchaeus who said “If I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay it back.” How often did Jesus see the rich become rich bydefrauding others.)
It is important to know that this young man is a seeker and that Jesus loves him. Jesus desires for him to receive what he seeks. Which is why the end is so sad when he leaves Jesus unable to give away his possessions that must have been what Jesus saw as getting in the way of finding what he was seeking. Jesus seems to reflect on this further as he speaks about how hard it is for people of wealth to enter the kingdom of God! It is hard, but not impossible. Not with God’s help. A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU DIVE DEEPER: This texts raises many many questions. For those who are religious, who have gone to church, love Jesus, sought to live an ethical life as God intended, and yet, feel something lacking… what is the thing Jesus would say is lacking in your life? Specifically, the story begs us to ask, “What role does wealth play in our lives as an obstacle to what we are all seeking? Do we get caught up in the thinking that money buys happiness? And what is the proper place of wealth in our lives as followers?” And if it is not wealth that gets in the way of finding the fulfilling life we seek, what other good things we enjoy might get in the way? It is important to remember that wealth by itself is not the issue but our relationship with wealth. There were wealthy people who followed Jesus and were generous. Mary poured expensive perfume on the feet of Jesus. Joseph of Arimathea offered his grave. Later, Lydia a businesswoman would fund the mission of Paul. How might wealth be a means by which you could find that thing you are seeking? Another thing to think about is this: the rich man goes away sad. But is that the end of the story? Some legends have this rich man becoming a disciple… in fact the beloved disciple of John’s gospel. Whoknows?!
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* It’s hard to avoid thinking about this story during stewardship season without thinking about the role of giving in our lives. After all, Jesus wants this man to give it all away to the poor. Reflect upon this story as you pray about stewardship this year. You may not feel called to give everything away, but could this story help you reflect upon how your generosity might in fact be a blessing to you? Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad * Notice the ways our culture shares the message, “Money, spending can buy happiness?” How much does that message affect us even subliminally? Maybe keep a list of commercials, articles, books and stories that promote that message. Do they have a deeper effect on us than the message of the Gospel?Advertisements
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH: MARK 7:24-37 _The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface __understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in!_ SCRIPTURE FOR SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 SERMON: GENTILE LIVES MATTER THE GOSPEL FOR SUNDAY: MARK 7:24-37 _24 __Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre.He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. __25 __In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. __26 __The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter.__27 __“First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.”__28 __“Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.”__29 __Then he told her, “For such a reply, you may go; the demon has left your daughter.”__30 __She went home and found her child lying on the bed, and the demon gone._ _31 __Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. __32 __There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him.__33 __After he took him aside, away from the crowd, Jesus put his fingers into the man’s ears. Then he spit and touched the man’s tongue. __34 __He looked up to heaven and with a deep sigh said to him, “Ephphatha!”(which means “Be opened!”). __35 __At this, the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was loosened and he began to speak plainly._ _36 __Jesus commanded them not to tell anyone. But the more he did so, the more they kept talking about it. __37 __People were overwhelmed with amazement. “He has done everything well,” they said. “He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak.”_ THE BACKSTORY- WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? In Mark, Jesus is a “man of action” and very busy. Prior to this passage Jesus has been teaching disciples and the crowds, he has heard about the death of his cousin, John the Baptist (a brutal death), he has fed 5000 people, walked on water, healed the sick, and then had a debate with the Pharisees and Scribes over their Bible: the Torah. The difficult debate is about purity laws which are near and dear to the Jewish leadership. Jesus reinterprets what it means to be unclean in a way that sets the table for Gentiles to become embraced by God. Gentiles were “the other”. They were people of another race, another ethnicity and not part of God’s chosen people. You can imagine the debate was intense. So, as today’s story opens up, we may not be surprised to find Jesus ready to get away to Tyre which is on the coast of the Mediterranean. He is going to Gentile territory. Maybe he heads there so he can get some rest and renewal. His ministry had been focused among the Jews. So, in other words, it looks like he is taking a break. It is not unusual to find Jesus leaving the crowds to pray by himself. Maybe it is not unusual to think of Jesus trying to get away for a few days. What is unusual is this encounter. A Gentile woman comes to him desperate to have him heal her daughter of an unclean spirit. Apparently his reputation has preceded him. She his begging. The shock is his response: “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad The conversation continues and Jesus will be impressed by her faith which is based on the understanding that even “dogs” deserve help. And the daughter is healed. There is a lot of debate among scholars about whether Jesus changed his mind or not. If Jesus was fully human as we say in the creed, is part of being human being limited by the cultural attitudes and worldviews of his day? Or, is Jesus cleverly using this situation to draw out the faith of the Gentile woman and using it as a teachable moment for the disciples who likely held the predominant attitudes of the day regarding Gentiles? We also know Mark is likely speaking to the church in Rome, a Gentile community. Is this a story told to affirm that the Gospel is meant for them as well? Whatever the reason, we know that from this moment on, the Gentiles are embraced as part of the mission of Jesus. In the second story, he heads right to the Decapolis, the heart of Gentile territory and heals a deaf man. The Gospel is now becoming more than a Jewish gospel. It is meant for the world. A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU DIVE DEEPER: A commentator on the text gives some focus to the woman in the story. How she teaches us about the power of the stranger and how newcomers can teach us things about themselves, the world and about us. They stretch our perspective. How often does the Holy Spirit use someone from a different place, race or culture to open our eyes to something new? I know this has been true for me as I’ve encountered many people on international mission trips who have stretched my perspective about the Gospel and God. It is a blessing. The woman also teaches us about the nature of faith. She believed in Jesus and believed her daughter was worthy of God’s care. As one writer noted: “.. appealing to the same universal understanding of God that Jesus teaches, she declares that, although a dog may be unclean and therefore lower than even a child in the household, it still exists within the household. It is still a part of God’s communal creation. She has taken Jesus metaphor and reoriented it. Jews, considering gods unclean, did not usually entertain them inside the house. Gentiles, however, would domesticate the animals and bring them in. In her Gentile worldview, it was, therefore possible to be a dog and yet (part of the family). “TRY THIS:
This story evokes so many issues that still resonate today. One is the issue of racial and ethnic attitudes and relationships. One doesn’t have to look too far or too long ago to see how the church has struggled with race. Many churches still have the old “slave galleries” in the sanctuaries that remind us of a day when we literally separated the races. Today, we still struggle. So, think about what the Gospel has to say about race and how Christians are to address those difficult issues. Ask yourself if you have friends of other races? Why or why not? Let this text begin a conversation within yourself or among friends. Maybe even share it with a friend of another race for conversation. Also, think about the faith of the woman and her willingness to argue with this famous healer and teacher. Where might faith cause you to stand up and challenge and argue? Jesus seems to honor it in her? What causes or issues or people might you feel God calling you to fight forin your life?
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September 6, 2018
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH: THE STORY OF THE WHEAT AND WEEDS MATTHEW 13:24-30;36-43 _The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface __understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in!_ SCRIPTURE FOR AUGUST 26, 2018 SERMON: JESUS’ SUMMER READING LIST: THE STORY OF THE WHEAT AND THEWEEDS
THE GOSPEL FOR SUNDAY: MATTHEW 13:24-30;36-43 _24 __Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. __25 __But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. __26 __When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. __27 __“The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’ __28 __“‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. __“The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them up?’__29 __“‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. __30 __Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into mybarn.’…_
_ __36 __Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” __37 __He answered, “The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man.__38 __The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, __39 __and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels.__40 __“As the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. __41 __The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil.__42 __They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. __43 __Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear._ _ _THE BACKSTORY- WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Once again we have a story teaching us about the Kingdom or Rule of God. Jesus has spoken to the crowds and told the story about the farmer scattering seeds everywhere, with some falling on good soil, others rocky ground, others being choked. (Matthew 13:1-18) Jesus is a realist. Not every seed that is planted will produce. But those that do produce, produce greatly in the kingdom of God. It may look as small as a mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32) but size does not matter. The kingdom will grow and produce from a very modest beginning. Today’s story is once again based in agriculture. In this story the wheat seed (representing seeds of the kingdom) are planted only to have the enemy follow behind in a sneaky way. The enemy spreads some seed that is poisonous and does damage. It represents evil in the world. What makes it difficult is that the weed looks like wheat. It is called Darnel. So, what should we do? The logical answer is to weed. That’s what any normal person would do. That’s what we do when weeds pop up in our gardens. But Jesus says, leave the weeds alone. Wait until the harvest to collect them with the wheat. Bepatient.
Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad Once again, Jesus surprises us with his story. Human reasoning does not always align with God’s reasoning. It is at the harvest time when the Son of Man will go about separating the wheat from the weeds, the good from the evil. Why wait? Well, what if you happen to mistake the good wheat from the bad weeds? And you destroy the good wheat? That would not serve the kingdom well. Better to let them live together for a while rather than to make such a mistake and do harm tothe good.
A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU DIVE DEEPER: Why is there still evil in the world? What are we to do with such evil? Why does God allow evil to exist? Some commentators see this story as an answer to such questions. God allows evil to exist for a while but know this: God will take care of evil in God’s time at the end of the age. Better to let evil to exist for a while than to harmthe good.
Some may see the ending as a bit harsh as evil is burned and thrown away. How could a loving God do that? But how could God allow such evil to persist forever? The hope for the peaceable kingdom and the vision of heaven is a place where there is no more darkness or evil anymore. It must be dealt with. And this seems harsh to some. The Book of Revelation is devoted to telling the story that one day God will defeat evil in our world. Perhaps one difficulty is that we want to locate evil “out there” in someone else. Most of us do not like to think we are the evil ones. The evil ones are those “other” people we disagree with or who oppose us. We can name people who we think are evil who standagainst the good.
But when we look within, do we not realize that we are a mixed bag of good and evil. Who of us have not hurt others, participated in evil systems, and stood against the values of the kingdom? At least now and then. And how has that hurt us? Maybe what worries us is how God might deal with us. All of us are a mixed bag of good and bad. Will God throw me in with the bundles to be burned? I don’t think so. But, I do think God might burn off the chaff in my life… that there will be a day when God will do some winnowing of the things that hurt me, hurt others and the cause of the kingdom. That is good news to me! Who would not want all the bad parts of our lives to be burned away? Who of us would not want what is harmful to us to be removed? The other thing to notice in the parable is “who” is doing the harvesting and dividing. It is not us but the Son of Man. We are not the ones who are to judge. That is for God. Our judgments are often misguided and corrupted by self-interest. Jesus would have us leave the judgment to God. I think that is a good thing. Far too many forms of fundamentalist religions believe it is their job to stand in final judgment of others. Those who disagree with them are evil and should be rooted out. Jesus would rather us leave that to God and have us focus on the positive work he called us to do: to heal the sick, proclaim forgiveness of sins (a way to root out evil it seems), feed the hungry, work for justice. In other words, he would want us to keep our eyes on the work of spreading the good news of the Gospel: that the kingdom of God has come among us in Christ. That kingdom is still being proclaimed through his followers today. Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this adTRY THIS:
* Confess those times when you are tempted to stand in judgement of others and when that stands in the way of sharing the good news. Confess when you have labeled someone else “bad” or “evil” without any self-reflection. * If you could have God purge something that is harming you: habits, attitudes, etc… what would they be? Ask God to release you from anything that causes hurt to you or others. Seek the peace Christ seeks to offer as you pray. * Give focus on the wheat and where you see the kingdom growing amid the weeds. Where do you see the Kingdom growing at the church, through the church and in the world? Celebrate when you are able to be a part of that work. If you are not as involved as you would like in the work of the kingdom, ask God to lead you to where God may be calling you?jodywelker
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August 21, 2018
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH: THE STORY OF THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS _The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in!_ SCRIPTURE FOR AUGUST 12, 2018 SERMON: JESUS’ SUMMER READING LIST: THE STORY OF THE RICH MAN ANDLAZARUS
THE GOSPEL FOR SUNDAY: LUKE 16:19-31 (_The Message_) _“There once was a rich man, expensively dressed in the latest fashions, wasting his days in conspicuous consumption. A poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, had been dumped on his doorstep. All he lived for was to get a meal from scraps off the rich man’s table. His best friends were the dogs who came and licked his sores._ _22-24 __“Then he died, this poor man, and was taken up by the angels to the lap of Abraham. The rich man also died and was buried. In hell and in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham in the distance and Lazarus in his lap. He called out, ‘Father Abraham, mercy! Have mercy! Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water to cool my tongue. I’m in agony in this fire.’_ _25-26 __“But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that in your lifetime you got the good things and Lazarus the bad things. It’s not like that here. Here he’s consoled and you’re tormented. Besides, in all these matters there is a huge chasm set between us so that no one can go from us to you even if he wanted to, nor can anyone cross over from you to us.’_ _27-28 __“The rich man said, ‘Then let me ask you, Father: Send him to the house of my father where I have five brothers, so he can tell them the score and warn them so they won’t end up here in this place of torment.’_ _29 __“Abraham answered, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets to tell them the score. Let them listen to them.’_ _30 __“‘I know, Father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but they’re not listening. If someone came back to them from the dead, they would change their ways.’_ _31 __“Abraham replied, ‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the Prophets, they’re not going to be convinced by someone who rises from the dead.’”_ _ _ THE BACKSTORY- WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Earlier in verse 14, we hear Luke share these words: _14 __The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they ridiculed him. __15 __So he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others; but God knows your hearts; for what is prized by human beings is an abomination in the sight ofGod._
Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad _ _Once again, the Pharisees: religious, well respected members of the community and the holy leaders of God, are the object of Jesus’ prophetic critique. He also notices they love money and will take advantage of others to gain it. In one of his more stinging critiques Jesus says this of them: _“__Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you devour widows’ houses…”_ (Matthew 23:14) Sounds like they didn’t mind foreclosure of widows homes! The issue of wealth and riches are of great concern to Jesus. Especially in Luke. Our story today begins simply: “Once there was a rich man…” Someone once said that when Jesus speaks of riches, he says they are either dangerous or damnable. In Luke’s Gospel before Jesus is born, Mary is singing, _“My soul magnifies the Lord,__ __47 __ __and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior__ __48 __for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of hisservant…_
_He has brought down the powerful from their thrones,__ __ __and lifted up the lowly;__ __53 __he has filled the hungry with good things,__ __ __and sent the rich away empty._” (from Luke 1:46-55) Luke will tell stories about the Rich fool (Luke 12:16-21) who accumulates assets, build bigger and bigger barns, then when he is ready to retire, he dies. The punch line: _ __“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.”_ There is the story of the Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18-23) who comes to Jesus seeking eternal life. He’d followed the commandments but still was seeking. What did Jesus tell him to do? _When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”_ _23 __When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was verywealthy._
On the face of it, you might think Jesus might be against wealth. But to complicate matters, we find wealthy people seeking out Jesus and supporting him. There is Joseph of Arimithea who is rich enough to own his own tomb to offer to Jesus. Mary, who pours perfume on his feet, pours what by all accounts is very, very expensive perfume. Nicodemus, a Pharisee of wealth and influence seeks to understand Jesus and likely becomes a follower. It appears that alone is not the issue. I think the issue is what wealth or pursuit of wealth does to us and our relationships with others. Jesus observed that wealth can turn a person cold or indifferent toward the suffering of others. Wealth can affect your relationship with God. He once said, “No servant can serve two masters… you cannot serve God and mammon.” Everyone knows how money can become our master all too easily. We will worship and bow down to it. Someone pointed out that church steeples used to be the tallest structure in a city or town. Now bank towers are! That may reveal who or what we worship. A few other to help understand the passage: * Isn’t it interesting that the rich man has no name, but Lazarus does. His name means, “the one who God helps”. In our culture we know the names of the rich people like Bill Gates or Warren Buffet. But we usually do not bother to learn the name of the beggars we meet. It seems different with God. * In the time of Jesus, many thought wealth was a sign of God’s favor and poverty was a sign that you had done something wrong. God blesses with wealth those who God loves, and God curses sinners. Jesus is challenging that view just as we might challenge the prosperity Gospel preachers in our day. * The Rich Man cannot help himself even in hell. He still sees Lazarus as little more than his errand boy. * The Dog licking the wound? Back then, many thought the saliva of a dog would facilitate healing. Lazarus is being comforted when no one else will comfort him. Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU DIVE DEEPER: This is one of the most challenging stories Jesus tells because frankly, most of us identify far more with the rich man than we do with Lazarus. True, we are not as filthy rich as this man… but by the standards of the world, we are very very rich. We live in the richest nation on earth. Those of us who live in the Triangle on average live much better lives than most people in the United States. Perhaps the most damning thing about the parable is not that the rich person was rich but that he simply didn’t notice his neighbor in need. He walked by Lazarus every day… but he did nothing. Where is the sympathy? Where is the empathy? If the parable is directed toward the Pharisees and people of faith it is especially damning. They had been told again and again by the prophets to care for the poor. When God called Abraham and blessed him with great wealth, God made it clear that he was blessed to be a blessing. Then there is the failure to seek to follow the great commandment to love God AND your neighbor as yourself. This parable should challenge us as they all do. But do not miss what is hidden within the parable. As someone once said, it is a parable about how to find your way in a life of faith: “I sought my God but my God I could not see. I sought my faith, but my faith eluded me. I sought my neighbor, and I found all three” Maybe it is when we learn to love neighbor, especially our poorest neighbors, we see in the neighbor the face of God. People often report that they feel closest to God when they are helping others.TRY THIS:
* In this complicated parable, I have s simple suggestion this week: Notice your neighbor. Speak to your neighbor, especially those who are often overlooked. For example, when you go out to eat, talk to your server by name. Use their name. It acknowledges that they are more than means to get a meal… they are a human being, a child of God,with a name.
* When you listen to the news or read the news, read with a mind’s eye to the poorest among us. What is happening among them? Why? Think about the causes of poverty. * Get involved. Find one mission that cares for our poorest neighbors and volunteer. If it is a homeless shelter, call them by name. If it is Habitat, get to know the family. If it here at the Kirk, learn the names of those we serve whether in Family Promise or our neighborhood ministries.jodywelker
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August 7, 2018
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH- THE STORY OF THE MUSTARD SEED – MARK 4:26-32 _The Scripture isn’t meant to be read as if in a hurry or skimmed over, leaving only a surface understanding of the text. It is something to dive into, so it becomes a part of us. Dive on in!_ SERMON: JESUS’ SUMMER READING LIST: THE STORY THE MUSTARD SEED THE GOSPEL FOR SUNDAY: MARK 4:26-32 _ “__He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground, __27 __and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. __28 __The earth produces of itself, first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. __29 __But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle, because the harvest hascome.”_
_30 __He also said, “With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? __31 __It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; __32 __yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.” (NRSV)__ _
THE BACKSTORY- WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? The clue to understanding the parable is in verse 30: “_With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it?” _Jesus is looking for words, images, stories from their common life to describe the core message he came to preach: theKingdom of God.
His ministry in Mark begins with this clear mission statement (as welike to say today)
_Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, __15 __and saying, “THE TIME IS FULFILLED, AND THE KINGDOM OF GOD HAS COME NEAR; repent, and believe in the good news.” (Mark 1:14-15)_ _ _From then on, he begins his ministry of proclaiming the Kingdom of God that has arrived in his life, message and ministry. This concept of the kingdom of God is a core concept in the gospels. Mark will refer to it 14 times in his short gospel. Luke refers to the kingdom of God 32 times. Matthew refers to the Kingdom of God 4 times and the Kingdom of Heaven, 20 times. Matthew seems more comfortable talking about the Kingdom of Heaven to a Jewish audience. But the concept is the same. We pick up on this theme every time we pray the Lord’s prayer: “_thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is inheaven.”_
So, what is this “Kingdom of God” that was so important to Jesus? I’ve heard it described many ways. It is the reign or rule of God. The movement of God. It is the world as God would organize it if Godwas in charge!
Brian McLaren calls it the Empire of God by which Jesus may have been saying to the crowds and his disciples: _“You’re all preoccupied with the oppressive empire of Caesar and the oppressed kingdom of Israel. You’re missing the point: the kingdom of God is here now, available to all! This is the reality that matters most. Believe this good news and follow me!… this kingdom advances with neither violence nor bloodshed, with neither hatred nor revenge. It is not just another one of the kingdoms of this world. No, this kingdom advances slowly, quietly, under the surface- like yeast in dough, like a seed in soil. It advances with faith: when people believe it is true, it becomes true. And it advances with reconciling, forgiving love: when people love strangers and enemies, the kingdom gains ground”_ (p14, 32 _The Secret Message of Jesus_)“ Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU DIVE DEEPER: In this particular parable the image Jesus uses is that of a tiny mustard seed that grows wild and provides a place for birds to rest in the shade. (think about the birds resting among the trees around your home). Some commentators point out that there may be more to it than that. For birds also can snatch the seed and are a nuisance. In a previous parable they take the seed away. But this innocent looking mustard seed should not be taken lightly. It is wild. I mean, wild. John Dominic Crossan put it this way: _“The point, in other words, is not just that the mustard plant starts as a proverbially small seed and grows into s shrub of three, four or even more feet in height. It is that it tends to take over where it is not wanted, that it tends to get out of control, and that it tends to attract birds within cultivated areas, where they are not particularly desired. And that, said Jesus was what the Kingdom was like. Like a pungent shrub with dangerous take-over properties. Something you would want only in small and carefully controlled doses—if you could control it_.” (The Historical Jesus, pp278-279)
When I hear this I think about how easy it is for us to forget, 2000 years later, how the Jesus kingdom movement started so small and seemingly insignificant. Historical records are even hard to find because the movement of Jesus didn’t seem worth noting. Historians can be wrong! Today (according to Google) there are 2.2 billion Christians around the world. We are sort of uncontrollable like a wild mustard plant. And it all started with a small group of 12. Who knew? Well, maybe Jesus knew!TRY THIS:
* One of the lessons of the parable is that God’s kingdom keeps growing in ways that the world does not understand. It keeps sneaking in, spreading out, and taking over little corners of the world. One person at a time. One church at a time. One mission and ministry at a time. Where do you see God working in this world changing lives and situations both small and large? In what ways are you participating in proclaiming the gospel of the Kingdom of God? LISTEN AND MEDITATE: A song comes to mind when I this passage of a dream that one day, the kingdom of God will reign for ever and ever. (A time that John in Revelation says there will be no more crying or tears or pain anymore for the former things have passed away) You know these words, it comes from Handel’s Messiah: _Hallelujah! Hallelujah!…__ __For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth_ Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad_Hallelujah!…_
_ __The kingdom of this world Is become the kingdom of our Lord, And of His Christ, and of His Christ; And He shall reign for ever and ever, For ever and ever, forever and ever,_LISTEN TO IT HERE:
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August 1, 2018
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SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2018: THE PARABLE OF THE PHARISEE AND TAX COLLECTOR-LUKE 18:9-14
THE SCRIPTURE ISN’T MEANT TO BE READ AS IF IN A HURRY OR SKIMMED OVER, LEAVING ONLY A SURFACE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT. IT IS SOMETHING TO DIVE INTO, SO IT BECOMES A PART OF US. DIVE ON IN! THE GOSPEL FOR SUNDAY: LUKE 18:9-14 _ 9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.’ 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted.”_ THE BACKSTORY- WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? As Jesus often does, he gives the purpose of the story before he tells the story. The purpose: “He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt”. Jesus seems to be talking about the Pharisees and other religious leaders as he was noticing not only their actions, but their attitudes. As Jesus reached out to sinners, he was being criticized as he was associating with those who were considered unclean and unworthy of God’s favor. Attitudes matter to Jesus. It is important to note that in terms of actions and desire to live the holy life, the Pharisees were like many good church people: simply trying to be faithful to God and do what God desires. If you had asked any Jew in the first century what a righteous person looked like, they likely would show you a Pharisee. The setting of the story is in the temple where the faithful offered prayers two times a day. That is better than most in my experience. They fasted and tithed. There is much to be admired about the Pharisees. A few of them were more open to Jesus: Nicodemus (see John 3 and 19) and Gamaliel who challenged his fellow Pharisees to wait before they acted against the followers of Jesus. (see Acts 5) Then there is Paul who called himself a Pharisee and the son of Pharisees. One caution in reading the text is not to hold all Pharisees in contempt as there were many who held all tax collectors and sinners in contempt. In the story we see both of them praying. The Pharisee is standing by himself. Does that mean he considers himself a self-made person? Is it all about him? According to Kenneth Bailey, the prayer of the Pharisee was common: “I thank you God, that I am not like other people” (meaning the ordinary people in their culture). He indeed thought he was better than others. Then there is the tax collector also standing apart from others because he is considered unclean and he considers himself unworthy to be there. Interestingly, the service they are attending is likely an atonement sacrifice for the sins of Israel. Ken Bailey says, “the accepted posture for prayer in the temple was to look down and keep one’s arms acrossed over the chest, like a servant before his master. But the tax collector is so distraught over his sins that he beats his chest where the heart is located”. His prayer “God, be merciful to me a sinner” includes a Greek word for mercy that literally means, “make an atonement”. His prayer is literally, “O God, make an atonement for me”. In another story to follow, we will meet a blind man who cries to Jesus, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me (same greek word).” It is called the sinner’s prayer. Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad Well, the prayers are made and Jesus says God is going to offer atonement… but not for the one we think. Once again, Jesus offers shock and surprise as he proclaims the one everyone considered “last” will be “first” in God’s kingdom. Jesus will punctuate the message with the famous saying, “For everyone who exalts themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselveswill be exalted.”
Once again, we are reminded that we are saved not by merit, but by grace of God who has a love for sinners and broken people. A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU DIVE DEEPER: The word “contempt” jumps out in this story. Jesus sees people holding others in contempt. What I notice is that whole groups of people are held in contempt. Pharisees often grouped “tax collectors and sinners” together as if they were not even worthy of their attention. There is no difference in the minds of those who hold them in contempt. But we know Jesus knew each one had a story. The most famous tax collector story is the one of Zacchaeus who Jesus doesn’t dismiss because he is a tax collector. He gets to know this one tax collector and sees something special in him. Of course, we have to be careful that we don’t do the same with Pharisees. Often we talk as if every Pharisee is bad. The temptation is to read this story and start “booing” the Pharisee. I don’t think Jesus held the Pharisees in contempt but rather critiquing them for their attitudes toward others and their failure to be compassionate. He is not criticizing their faithfulness to the law and their worship. He is criticizing their self-righteousness that creates a sense that they have “earned” God’s favor as they look down on others who clearly (in their minds) have not.TRY THIS:
* If you dare, make a list of those you hold in contempt. Don’t talk about others… don’t pray, “God, I thank you that I do not hold other people in contempt like other people do”… Rather take the attitude of the tax collector: an attitude of humility and be honest with God and with yourself about those you hold in contempt. Then ask God’s forgiveness. * Think about the groups of people who are held in contempt by our society. How would Jesus have us act toward them. * Examine your pattern of praying… and your attitude when you come to worship. Would Jesus be pleased? What attitude would Jesus have? LISTEN AND MEDITATE: A SONG COMES TO MIND WHEN I THIS PASSAGE: It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. It’s me, it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad 1 Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Not my brother, not my sister, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. (Refrain) 2 Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. (Refrain) 3 Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. Not my father, not my mother, but it’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. (Refrain)LISTEN TO IT HERE:
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July 3, 2018
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SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 : THE STORIES OF THE WEDDING BANQUET AND THE DINNER PARTY- LUKE 14:1-24 THE SCRIPTURE ISN’T MEANT TO BE READ AS IF IN A HURRY OR SKIMMED OVER, LEAVING ONLY A SURFACE UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT. IT IS SOMETHING TO DIVE INTO, SO IT BECOMES A PART OF US. DIVE ON IN! SCRIPTURE FOR JUNE 24TH: LUKE 14:1-24 SERMON: JESUS’ SUMMER READING LIST: THE STORY OF THE WEDDING ANDDINNER BANQUETS
THE GOSPEL FOR SUNDAY: LUKE 14:1-24 On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the sabbath, they were watching him closely. 2 Just then, in front of him, there was a man who had dropsy. 3 And Jesus asked the lawyers and Pharisees, “Is it lawful to cure people on the sabbath, or not?” 4 But they were silent. So Jesus took him and healed him, and sent him away. 5 Then he said to them, “If one of you has a child or an ox that has fallen into a well, will you not immediately pull it out on a sabbath day?” 6 And they could not reply to this. 7 When he noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. 8 “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of honor, in case someone more distinguished than you has been invited by your host; 9 and the host who invited both of you may come and say to you, ‘Give this person your place,’ and then in disgrace you would start to take the lowest place. 10 But when you are invited, go and sit down at the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he may say to you, ‘Friend, move up higher’; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at the table with you. 11 For all who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” 12 He said also to the one who had invited him, “When you give a luncheon or a dinner, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, in case they may invite you in return, and you would be repaid. 13 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. 14 And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” 15 One of the dinner guests, on hearing this, said to him, “Blessed is anyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 16 Then Jesus said to him, “Someone gave a great dinner and invited many. 17 At the time for the dinner he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ 18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of land, and I must go out and see it; please accept my regrets.’ 19 Another said, ‘I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I am going to try them out; please accept my regrets.’ 20 Another said, ‘I have just been married, and therefore I cannot come.’ 21 So the slave returned and reported this to his master. Then the owner of the house became angry and said to his slave, ‘Go out at once into the streets and lanes of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame.’ 22 And the slave said, ‘Sir, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’ 23 Then the master said to the slave, ‘Go out into the roads and lanes, and compel people to come in, so that my house may be filled. 24 For I tell you, none of those who were invited will taste my dinner.’” THE BACKSTORY- WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Once again we find Jesus eating dinner at the home of a Pharisee. It will be his third and final time. He confronts judgmental attitudes. The first time he ate at the home of Simon, a Pharisee in Luke 7:36. A woman, who was a sinner, comes to Jesus and kisses him and anoints him with her tears. Simon wonders about all of this. In chapter 11, he eats at the home of a Pharisee who is amazed that Jesus did not wash before dinner. Jesus says it is what is within you that matters. Then Jesus sets off on a series of woes against Pharisees. Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad In this passage, a prominent Pharisee has extended a dinner invitation to Jesus. At dinner, Jesus meets a man with dropsy (edema). This time Jesus asks the question: “Is it lawful to cure people on the Sabbath or not?” Not, they are on the hot seat. Then Jesus notices the way the dinner guests have conducted themselves. There are those who walk in and take the best seats. He sees an opportunity to teach a lesson on humility using a wedding banquet as the venue. He goes on to tell another story about another banquet. It might be good to know that invitations in the middle east were offered, you would give your RSVP but you would not know the date or time. You would be notified days or weeks later when the meal or banquet is ready. Then we are given lots of good and reasonable excuse why people cannot come. It makes the host angry. He tells the slave to invite the poor to that extravagant feast. With room to spare, he sends the slave to go out to the highways and byways to invite strangers and foreigners. A FEW THINGS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU DIVE DEEPER: Fred Craddock, in his commentary, points out how for Judaism, Jesus and for the early church table fellowship was laden with very important meanings, religious, social and economic. Comments on table fellowship were made at 5:29-32 (_31 Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”)_ and 7:31-35 ( _33 For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ 34 The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.”…)_ A common phrase we hear today is that you know someone by the company they keep. It was true then and it is true now. So, what do we know about Jesus? From the perspective of the Religious leaders, Jesus is seen as corrupt, dangerous and sinful. Someone who is a threat to their faith. From the perspective of Jesus and the crowds, Jesus is merciful and gracious and loving who communicates the love of God for sinners and the lost. Love not based on their goodness, but on God’sgrace.
This week in the news we have heard conversations about “merit-based” immigration. Many in Jesus day thought that access to heaven was merit-based… Many still think so. Your good works and your merits get you in! But Jesus turns the table on such thinking. Access to God and heaven is not merit-based but grace-based. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)’ So in the stories of the wedding banquet and the dinner party, we see grace come through in many ways. No one deserves to sit at the place of honor at the wedding… humble yourself! Returned invitations cause anger from the host, but this anger is turned into an opportunity for grace to abound. We see the invitation opened to all— _“ ‘Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame.’_ _22 __“‘Sir,’ the servant said, ‘what you ordered has been done, but there is still room.’_ _23 __“Then the master told his servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes and compel them to come in, so that my house will befull. :_
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* Think about the time you prepared for a wedding or dinner party. How did you decide who to invite? Who was invited? Did anyone decline the invitation that disappointed you? Did anyone accept that surprised you? If Jesus had been in charge of the invitation to the wedding or the party, who would Jesus have invited to your celebration? Maybe think about inviting someone you would not normally invite to a dinnerparty.
* What is the difference between merit-based faith and grace-based faith for you? How does that look as we seek to live as followers of Jesus Christ? How does that look in the life of the church when we areat our best?
* Consider participating in mission that is centered around meals. Volunteer for the Kirk’s Food, Friends and Fellowship, provide a meal for Family Promise when it comes to the Kirk, volunteer to feed people at a homeless shelter, volunteer at “A Place at the Table” (see links below). But here is the important part… do more than serve a meal. Sit down at a table and get to know someone. Ask their name and listen to their story. In other words, join in table fellowship with them as Jesus did many times. https://tableraleigh.org/ https://familypromise.org/ To volunteer for the Summer program with our neighbors, contact Stephanie: saworkman@kirkofkildaire.org LISTEN AND MEDITATE: I invite you to listen to this beautiful song sung by Carrie Newcomer that expresses the text for me. https://youtu.be/92OM5bdQ4N4Here are the words:
_Let our hearts not be hardened to those living on the margin There is room at the table for everyone This is where it all begins, this is how we gather in There is room at the table for everyone_ _ __Too long we have wandered, burdened and undone But there is room at the table for everyone Let us sing the new world in, this is how is all begins There is room at the table for everyone_ _ __There is room for us all And no gift is too small There is room at the table for everyone There’s enough if we share Come on pull up a chair There room at the table for everyone_ Powered by wordads.co Thank you for submitting the report! Seen ad many times Not relevant Offensive Covers content Broken Report this ad _ __No matter who you are, no matter where you’re from There is room at the table for everyone Here and now we can be, the beloved community There is room at the table for everyone_ _ __There is room for us all And no gift is too small There is room at the table for everyone There’s enough if we share Come on pull up a chair There room at the table for everyone_ _ __There is room for us all And no gift is too small There is room at the table for everyone There’s enough if we share Come on pull up a chair There room at the table for everyone_jodywelker
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