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Cafe Life
Mark 1: 32-38 Title: Café Life For much of my life I have asked “what” is the purpose of life or “what” must I do to fulfill God’s will. These questions lead me to ask “why”. Why does God allow suffering? Why do persons treat one another the way they do? “How” do I fix [...]
The Invitation
Sunday January 15 Text: Mark 1:14-20 How many invitations do you get in a day? I receive invitations to share meals, have meetings, and discuss life…. I have been invited to argue, fight…play golf. Life is full of invitations! This Sunday we will receive yet another invitation. God invites us to become Disciples of Jesus [...]
Being Your Baptism
Jan 8: Baptism of Our Lord Sunday Text: Mark 1: 4-13 Do you know the difference between John’s baptism and Jesus’ baptism? John’s has to do with water purification. Jesus’ has to do with Spirit Purification. John’s baptism purifies the outside of the body. Jesus’ baptism purifies the human heart, soul and mind. Jesus’ baptism [...]
New Year’s Day
Luke 2: 21-24 Note that on the 8th day Jesus is circumcised. Circumcision is a covenant made with God. (See Genesis 17:12) · But why circumcise on the 8th day? God created the heavens and the earth in 6 days. On the 7th day God rested from all His work! There are only 7 days [...]
Christmas Day
Text: John 1:1-14 What would Christmas be without Lights and Love? Before you begin this study imagine the Christmas tree in God’s living room! What kind of lights do you see on the tree? Look at yourself. Look at your neighbor. Humanity is a string of lights that God desires to illumine with His Spirit. [...]
Christmas Eve
Text: Luke 2: 1-20 The Shepherds are told that a son or savior is born in Bethlehem. They will find the child-King if they look for the signs. (see verse 12) Furthermore, the shepherds make an interesting statement; they speak of Jesus’ birth as “this thing”. I invite you to enter into the story with [...]
The Reign of God: The Beginning of the End of Sin
Text: Luke 1: 26-38 Do you know that, like Mary, you have found favor with God? (Luke 1:30) When you think of being in someone’s favor what thoughts come to mind? Does it mean that you have pleased them? Does it have something to do with your state of perfection? Do you think that Mary [...]
The Reign of God: The Beginning of the End of Purification Rites
Text for the Third Sunday in Advent: John 1:19-28 Take a moment to think about the power of a single word. Notice how one word can communicate volumes of information. Words like: Taliban Hamas The Klan Christian Nazi These words communicate a multitude of thoughts, feelings and responses. In John 1: 19 we encounter a [...]
The Reign of God: The Beginning of the End of Temple Worship
Mark 1:1-8 Last week we studied the mini-apocalypse in Mark 13. Apocalyptic language does NOT predict the future. It addresses the current realty faced by the people of God. I submit that our nation is moving into a period of time in which apocalyptic language can help the Church interpret our daily reality! Wars, rumors [...]
The Reign of God: The Beginning of the End
Mark13: 7- 27 This passage of scripture is known as the mini-apocalypse. For further examples of apocalyptic literature you may consider reading the book of Revelation or Daniel 8-13. The intent of apocalyptic writing is to bring hope to a time of disaster. The hope is mediated by an angelic or “other world being” who [...]