Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn’t give up. -Matt Haig
Pilgrim Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
15 Common St. – PO Box 281, Southborough, MA 01772
United Church of Christ
15 Common St. – PO Box 281, Southborough, MA 01772
'bible' Tagged Posts (Page 6)
Connecting with Outsiders Acts 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue…
The Gift of Inclusion Acts 3:1-10 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three o’clock in the afternoon. 2And a man lame from birth was being carried in. People would lay him daily at the gate of the temple called the Beautiful Gate so that…
It’s a lot easier for me to pray for people I know and love already. But when I pray for those I wouldn’t be inclined to pray for, it puts me in a different headspace. In some ways, an even better one.
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!