Christmas – Tuesday
Yesterday we were talking about Christmas commercials advertising toys that mimic reality. I asked if virtual reality was the same as the real thing, or if something important was missing. Do you thinking biking on a computer screen the same as biking in real life? Do you think you could paint the Mona Lisa with […]
Christmas – Monday
In just a few days, many homes will find children sprinting for the Christmas tree to open presents. There might be a few surprises and classics, but there will also be the year’s hot new toys, demanded by children who’ve seen the amazing commercials on TV. One year, I noticed a theme running through the […]
Group Study Guide – Christmas
Are you meeting regularly with a discussion group? If you meet just once a week, you can find all of this week’s discussion questions in one place right here. Question: Are these toys the same as experiencing as the real thing? Is it better, or worse? For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation […]
Jesus: God in the Flesh – Friday
We pray and reflect about this week’s challenge. Meeting with a Group? Your discussion questions are in this week’s Group Study Guide [permalink append=”#comments”]Discuss the Challenge[/permalink]
Jesus: God in the Flesh – Thursday
Yesterday, we learned about the humbling sacrifice it took for God to come to earth, as Jesus, born a human baby in awful circumstances. We aren’t the first to notice. We see this documented beautifully in the writing of Paul, an early Christian teacher and leader. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in […]
Jesus: God in the Flesh – Wednesday
This week we’re exploring the story of Jesus’ birth, and how it shows Jesus was God. An angel said that Mary, a virgin, would have a child, and should name him Jesus (a pretty common name at the time). Most importantly for this week’s topic, Matthew wrote in his biography of Jesus that this was […]
Jesus: God in the Flesh – Tuesday
We’re exploring Jesus’ identity as God. It makes sense of all the other characteristics we’ve studied in this series. The prophet Isaiah spoke these words for God 500 years before Jesus’ birth: Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name […]
Jesus: God in the Flesh – Monday
https://vimeo.com/114348754 This is our last week in our fall 2014 series – Jesus the Most Interesting Man in the World. Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen: Jesus as Protector and Guide (Shepherd) Jesus as Revolutionary Jesus as Teacher Jesus as Forgiver Jesus as our Foundation (Rock) Jesus as Priest and Sacrifice Jesus as Powerful […]
Group Study Guide – Jesus is God in the Flesh
Are you meeting regularly with a discussion group? If you meet just once a week, you can find all of this week’s discussion questions in one place right here. Question: Have you ever thought of Jesus as God before? When did you first learn this, and how did you react? Reading: Therefore the Lord himself […]
Jesus: The Most Interesting Healer in the World – Friday
We pray to the greatest healer today. Meeting with a Group? Your discussion questions are in this week’s Group Study Guide [permalink append=”#comments”]Discuss the Challenge[/permalink]
Jesus: The Most Interesting Healer in the World – Thursday
Finally, Jesus arrives at the bedside of the little girl. He touches her – making himself unclean. Horrify his fellow Jews. A great religious teacher should know better, and leave touching the corpse to those who will entomb her. And why? He’s never met her, and she’s already dead. They are already grieving, something that […]
Jesus: The Most Interesting Healer in the World – Wednesday
Yesterday we heard this story: While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. And behold, a woman who had […]
Jesus: The Most Interesting Healer in the World – Tuesday
Yesterday we suggested that Jesus intentionally came into contact with people considered “unclean” in his culture. Here’s one story: While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” And […]
Jesus: The Most Interesting Healer in the World – Monday
This week’s topic is Jesus as the Most Interesting Healer in the World. This may set off alarm bells for you, perhaps having been Faith healers on TV. Jesus is a healer who gets his hands dirty. We need healing in our world. That is pretty self-evident, but the chief example right now is Ebola. […]
Group Study Guide – Healer
Are you meeting regularly with a discussion group? If you meet just once a week, you can find all of this week’s discussion questions in one place right here. Question: Why do you think Jesus would intentionally come into contact with people who were “unclean”? Reading: While he was saying these things to them, behold, […]
