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Mark’s Little Apocalypse is God’s promise to unmake the world founded on systems of injustice and remake it into a kingdom of peace and justice. God’s Triumph This glimpse at the end of time signifies the sprint to the end … Continue reading
God’s expectations for the people of Judah do not match reality. Instead of justice, God sees oppression and injustice. So, God promises to send a king to establish true and lasting justice. Our Sin, God’s Faithfulness Last week, we began … Continue reading
It is critical that we celebrate and honor the image of God in our transgender siblings, listen to their experiences, and act to counter injustice. Do Justice Happy almost-summer! You may, or may not, know that this Forming Faith blog … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 Free Resource: Needs and Wants (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (November 14—November 21): Promises of Hope The Point: Amos reminds us to seek God, hate evil, and serve others. God, through the prophet Amos, … Continue reading
Waves of Suffering A year ago, if you had a glance through the headlines so far in 2020, you might have thought they were part of an overdramatic movie plot. We throw around the words “unprecedented” and “historic” a lot, … Continue reading
In Isaiah 5, God sings a love song to Israel but becomes angry at their injustice. In chapter 11, God promises to send a leader to establish justice and peace. Continue reading
Bible Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-7; 2:1-4, 3:[3b-6], 17-19 Free Resource: Waiting Is Hard (Cross+Gen Education) Advent Theme (December 2 – December 23): Faith in God’s Promises This week marks the beginning of Advent, a season of waiting. So, it makes sense … Continue reading
Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 Free Resource: Justice Experiment (Kids: PK-2nd) Unit Theme (November 12 – November 26): Promises of Hope This coming Sunday (November 12th) is the first reading in our unit, themed “Promises of Hope.” The rest of the … Continue reading