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Paul’s Letter to the Romans is complicated, but one message is simple: Through Jesus’ death, God turned us from irreconcilable enemies to recipients of God’s resurrection life. Gifts of God’s Grace Greetings! May the unconditional love of the resurrected Messiah … Continue reading
The people of Israel were called to be separate from other nations. But, as we see in the story of Peter and Cornelius, God now has something different in mind: radical inclusion. As we are continuing in the Easter season, … Continue reading
Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Feast to teach about the kingdom of heaven. The message: God welcomes everyone. But what about the violent details of the parable? With this reading from Matthew 22, we have made it halfway … Continue reading
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches us how to follow God’s ways, including how to pray. What are different ways to pray, and how do we teach them? Last week, we started looking at the Sermon on the … Continue reading
Advent is a season of waiting, which is also what God told the prophet Habakkuk to do in the face of injustice. What are you waiting for? This week marks the beginning of Advent, a season of waiting. So, it … Continue reading
Date: October 16, 2022 Bible Reading: Joshua 24:1-15 [16-26] Free Resource: The Stories of Our Lives (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (October 16—November 6): Living Faithfully in God’s Promise The Point: We are called to be faithful in serving God. Joshua … Continue reading
Date: May 8, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 16:16-34 Free Resource: Sing Loud and Proud (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (April 17—May 8): Good News Spreads The Point: God can even use the imprisonment of the faithful to bring about change in … Continue reading
Date: March 20, 2022 Bible Reading: John 18:12-27 Free Resource: The Cock Crows (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (March 6—March 20): Following Jesus The Point: Even for the most faithful disciple, it is not always easy to follow Jesus. Even though … Continue reading
Date: January 23, 2022 Bible Reading: John 3:1-21 Free Resource: Collage of Confusion (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (January 23—February 27): Invitation to Abundant Life The Point: Even those who have difficulty with Jesus’ message have a place in God’s story. … Continue reading
Date: December 12, 2021 Bible Reading: Isaiah 55:1-13 Free Resource: Satisfaction Guaranteed (Youth, NL) Advent Theme (November 28—December 19): God’s Presence Brings Life The Point: God offers us a gracious, loving relationship. Often, when we think of food in the … Continue reading