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Our Pentecost readings give us two perspectives on the Spirit. In Acts, the Spirit empowers us to help others. In Romans, the Spirit fills us with God’s love. Pentecost: The End and the Beginning Happy Pentecost! This Sunday marks the … Continue reading
How we define words matters. The word “sin” is critical in interpreting this text, Paul’s letters, and the Bible in general. What if it’s less violating a legal code and more disrupting shalom? As I have mentioned before, sometimes reading … Continue reading
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
What is righteousness, biblically speaking? Perhaps our typical view that relates this to our personal behavior and holiness is missing a dimension: justice. Called to Share the Good News This reading marks the fifth Sunday of Easter and the end … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit calls Barnabas and Paul to spread the good news. When Paul performs a miracle in Lystra, the people rejoice and praise…the wrong gods! Easter Season and the Growing Church By now we’ve reached the halfway point in … Continue reading
Date: May 29, 2022 Bible Reading: Philippians 2:1-13 Free Resource: Praying in One Accord (Cross+Gen Education, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: God’s grace is given, not earned. Is Christian unity even possible? Maybe it … Continue reading
Date: May 22, 2022 Bible Reading: Philippians 1:1-18a Free Resource: Mural of Thankfulness (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: The proclamation of the gospel brings joy and thanksgiving even in difficult circumstances. Even … Continue reading
Date: May 15, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 17:16-31 Free Resource: Always Creating and Sustaining (Family, NL) Unit Theme (May 15—June 5): Living in Hope The Point: God is the creator, sustainer, and redeemer of the whole world. We are always … 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: May 1, 2022 Bible Reading: Acts 9:1-19a Free Resource: Quick Change (Kids 3rd-6th, NL) Unit Theme (April 17—May 8): Good News Spreads The Point: God sometimes calls the most unlikely people to do the work of spreading the gospel. … Continue reading