Transitions Acts 1:1–11 1In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3After his suffering he presented himself alive to them by many…
Acts is about a new community of faith struggling to establish itself. There’s detractors, there’s supporters, and the disciples are working hard to make connections around the world for people to hear the good news of Jesus.
Time to See Luke 16:19–31 19“There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man’s table; even the dogs would…
Jesus never criticizes the Rich Man’s wealth. He criticizes the Rich Man’s inaction in the face of suffering.
Coveting Matthew 20:1-16 20“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. 3When he went out about nine o’clock, he saw others standing idle in the…
We’ll discuss more about how we might interpret and understand this passage both at our Bible Conversations group in the parlor at 8:45 (drop-in any time, you’re always welcome) and in Worship at 10 am (drop-in any time, you’re always welcome) this Sunday, April 21st!
Forgiveness is Freedom Matthew 18:23-35 23“For this reason the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his slaves. 24When he began the reckoning, one who owed him ten thousand talents was brought to him; 25and, as he could not pay, his lord ordered him to be sold,…
Awe. Poignance and spirit. Sometimes we see it in the darkness, sometimes in the light.
Judging Rightly Matthew 7:1–5 7“Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. 2For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you give will be the measure you get. 3Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye?…
On behalf of our entire staff, including Monica, Debbie, Carla, Sarah and I, thank you for making Easter such a special time for al of us. Christ is risen!