We’ve been in a wilderness over the past two years. Our wilderness has been social, societal, phycological and political. It’s been very exhausting, like walking through the wilderness. We have been bombarded with fear through confusion, isolation and polarization.
Read MoreMost people try their best, but a careful look at the intent behind the commandments proves a little more difficult. We might follow the rule, but our heart condition may be jaded. And that is really the purpose of today’s post; to get to the heart of the 10 commandments.
Read MoreToday is the time of year when we show our love and gratitude for the most important people in our lives. This morning, I’d like to tell all my unvaccinated friends and family that I love you! Why?
Read MoreDescribe a life of faithful obedience and reverence. What does a faithful, obedient, reverent life look like for you right now?
Read MoreWhat would it look like to give God your first and best? How would living by faith, impact this year?
Read MoreWhat’s your faith position on the origins of the universe? What’s your reaction to hearing that you’re God’s image-bearer?
Read MoreHow have you aided in the mission of Jesus in the past couple of years? How will you aid in His gospel mission this year? What step will you take this week?
Read MoreHow are you doing? Maybe you’re experiencing yet another, COVID-Christmas? Maybe you’re entering into another year of on and off restrictions? We’ve all been watching the constant news cycle reminding us of yet another virus variant, and that the pandemic is far from over. And no matter your stand on masks, vaccines, or the pandemic as a whole, it’s a burden.
Read MoreDo you connect Christianity with charitable giving? Why or why not? Should Christians be giving differently to those in need? If so, what would it look like?
Read MoreWhat spiritual disciplines are you currently practicing? Which disciplines are lacking, and what’s your plan to bring them back into practice?
Read MoreWhen Pilate asks Jesus if He’s a king, Jesus’ answer may seem a bit strange. Interesting that Jesus points back to an event that we celebrate as Christmas. He states, “For this Purpose” He was born. “For this purpose,” He came into the world. Pilate of course was not at the manger with Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds; but this pointer back to the Nativity scene leads us to a sobering realization…
Read MoreLessons to be learned from the Jewish-Samaritan divide.
Today, we’re taking a third look at the Samaritan’s sacrifice to rescue a man who was left for dead. What can we learn from him about the cost of loving our neighbour?
In order to fully grasp the social or societal cost that this Samaritan entered into, we need to understand the differences between the Jewish man laying half-dead, and the Samaritan man that saved his life. We need to understand the social relationship between these two people groups in the same way Jesus audience would have understood them, when He first outlined this parable.
Then we can begin to understand the deeper Gospel picture that Jesus is painting for us in this parable.
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