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As Isaiah is called to serve, his vision is full of God’s revelation. The temple is filled with hem and smoke, and the world is filled with God’s glory. God Sightings November is halfway finished, and what does that mean? … Continue reading
Fulfilling the promise God made to his father David, Solomon built a house for God. It was not to house God (as if God needed a house); it was to direct the people to pray to the God of Israel. … Continue reading
David wanted to create a permanent house for God in Jerusalem, but God was fine in a tent. It is God’s promises that are permanent. From Judges to Kings A major political shift took place during the ministry of Samuel, … Continue reading
In this Advent reading from Ezra, we can rejoice and weep with the Jews returning from exile and hear the echo of God’s promises from the exodus to the Messiah. Gaudete et Flete We have passed the midway point in … Continue reading
Date: January 16, 2022 Bible Reading: John 2:13-25 Free Resource: Cleansing Our Temple, (Kids 3rd-6th, NL) Unit Theme (December 26—January 16): Encountering the Messiah The Point: Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection bring life in a way that human actions cannot. … Continue reading
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 Free Resource: Building God’s House (Youth, NL) Unit Theme (October 17—November 7): Called by God The Point: We give the best of ourselves when we work to fulfill our callings. You cannot put limits … Continue reading
December 25, 2020 Bible Reading: Luke 2:1-20 Unit Theme (December 25—January 31): Revelation of the Son of Man The Point: Jesus, the promised Messiah, is born for us. The Blessing and Curse of the Familiar The season of Advent is … Continue reading
Bible Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 Free Resource: Space for Worship (Youth – NL) Unit Theme (September 13—October 25): Promises Made, Promises Broken The Point: We can never out-give God, no matter how hard we try. David wanted to create a … Continue reading
Bible Readings: John 2:13-25 Free Resources: Build It Up, Tear It Down (Cross+Gen Activity) Unit Theme (December 31—January 21): Encountering the Messiah What is Jesus up to? He challenges the religious leaders to tear down “this temple,” but he … Continue reading
1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 Free Resource: Group Activity (Cross+Gen Education) Unit Theme (October 15 – November 5): Called by God We move now to the third story in our series of Narrative Lectionary readings “Called by God.” On October … Continue reading