In our series on covenants, we see how Jesus employs Jeremiah's description of a new covenant to formulate an overarching description of his work to bring the good news - a new vision of kingdom, Temple and covenant - into the world.
In our series on covenants, we see how Jesus employs Jeremiah's description of a new covenant to formulate an overarching description of his work to bring the good news - a new vision of kingdom, Temple and covenant - into the world.
We see how the covenant with David informs people's understanding of the person and work of Jesus in first-century Israel. As the concepts of kingdom and temple are reworked in the new covenant, so the covenant with David lies in the background, informing us of the ways in which we are to be the people of the covenant and kingdom; living temples that carry the light of Christ with us into the world.
We see how the covenant with David informs people's understanding of the person and work of Jesus in first-century Israel. As the concepts of kingdom and temple are reworked in the new covenant, so the covenant with David lies in the background, informing us of the ways in which we are to be the people of the covenant and kingdom; living temples that carry the light of Christ with us into the world.
We look to the words of Jesus in which he describes himself as the fulfillment of the law and to the writings of Paul to understand how the covenant with Moses and the New Covenant are closely intertwined.
We look to the words of Jesus in which he describes himself as the fulfillment of the law and to the writings of Paul to understand how the covenant with Moses and the New Covenant are closely intertwined.
The Apostle Paul, looking to position his experiences of Christ within the context and history of God's actions in the world, looks to the covenant with Abraham as a way to demonstrate the continuity of the narrative. We see how, today, how being a people who are "in Christ" carries with it both great blessings and great responsibilities.
The Apostle Paul, looking to position his experiences of Christ within the context and history of God's actions in the world, looks to the covenant with Abraham as a way to demonstrate the continuity of the narrative. We see how, today, how being a people who are "in Christ" carries with it both great blessings and great responsibilities.
As we think about what it means to be in a covenantal relationship with God and with each other, we look at the relationship between the creation covenant and the Noahide covenant. We see how Matthew calls on the image of the flood when he writes of the coming of the Son of Man and how the New Covenant is shaped by the covenants that came before it.
As we think about what it means to be in a covenantal relationship with God and with each other, we look at the relationship between the creation covenant and the Noahide covenant. We see how Matthew calls on the image of the flood when he writes of the coming of the Son of Man and how the New Covenant is shaped by the covenants that came before it.
As we think about what it means to be in covenant relationship with God and with our faith community, to we look first to the Genesis creation narratives as covenant material. We see how John's Gospel calls on the covenant nature of creation to give purpose and meaning to our life together in Christ.
As we think about what it means to be in covenant relationship with God and with our faith community, to we look first to the Genesis creation narratives as covenant material. We see how John's Gospel calls on the covenant nature of creation to give purpose and meaning to our life together in Christ.
As we celebrate and remember the Baptism of the Lord, we see how Jesus undertakes baptism for repentance of sin by John the Baptist on behalf of the covenant people of Israel. Through his actions on behalf of the people, "all righteousness" begins to be established and the Kingdom begins to made real in the world. The task of acting for the corporate interest of the covenant people, and not solely out of individual interest, is an important lesson for us today as the people of the new covenant.
As we celebrate and remember the Baptism of the Lord, we see how Jesus undertakes baptism for repentance of sin by John the Baptist on behalf of the covenant people of Israel. Through his actions on behalf of the people, "all righteousness" begins to be established and the Kingdom begins to made real in the world. The task of acting for the corporate interest of the covenant people, and not solely out of individual interest, is an important lesson for us today as the people of the new covenant.
Matthew uniquely describes Joseph, Mary and Jesus traveling to Egypt and back following the visit of the Magi. We see how Matthew understands the life and work of Jesus through his knowledge of Moses, positioning Jesus as one who embodies all that it means to be the true Israel. The cost of this devotion is high and reminds us of the true cost of discipleship.
Matthew uniquely describes Joseph, Mary and Jesus traveling to Egypt and back following the visit of the Magi. We see how Matthew understands the life and work of Jesus through his knowledge of Moses, positioning Jesus as one who embodies all that it means to be the true Israel. The cost of this devotion is high and reminds us of the true cost of discipleship.
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we see how Matthew sees the birth of Jesus through the lens of Isaiah and, particularly, how he understands the idea of "Emmanuel" (God with us) as the purpose of Judah, embodied by Jesus. The fragile narrative, which rests on a tiny baby, is now passed to us as we look to the coming of God's Kingdom in all its fulness.
On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we see how Matthew sees the birth of Jesus through the lens of Isaiah and, particularly, how he understands the idea of "Emmanuel" (God with us) as the purpose of Judah, embodied by Jesus. The fragile narrative, which rests on a tiny baby, is now passed to us as we look to the coming of God's Kingdom in all its fulness.
As we journey through Advent to Christmas, we encounter Mary's response to the news that she will bear a child into the world who will be names Jesus and who will be called "Son of God." We see the implications of this astonishing news and how that news has resonated throughout the centuries.
As we journey through Advent to Christmas, we encounter Mary's response to the news that she will bear a child into the world who will be names Jesus and who will be called "Son of God." We see the implications of this astonishing news and how that news has resonated throughout the centuries.
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we look at Matthew's account of the time leading up to the public ministry of Jesus through the lens of the Book of Isaiah. We see how the Gifts of Spirit, as described by Isaiah, are sought in the long-awaited "stump of Jesse" and how the responsibility for utilizing these gifts and the virtues which they enable, passes from Jesus to his church. This visionary account helps us rethink the ways in which we celebrate Christmas.
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we look at Matthew's account of the time leading up to the public ministry of Jesus through the lens of the Book of Isaiah. We see how the Gifts of Spirit, as described by Isaiah, are sought in the long-awaited "stump of Jesse" and how the responsibility for utilizing these gifts and the virtues which they enable, passes from Jesus to his church. This visionary account helps us rethink the ways in which we celebrate Christmas.
On this First Sunday of Advent, we see how the sense of waiting and coming associated with this season is predicated upon the faithfulness of God. We read Isaiah and Matthew, each within their own historical contexts, to sense how the Biblical narrative is structured around the concept of faithfulness. As we journey through Advent, we wait faithfully for the faithful one to arrive.
On this First Sunday of Advent, we see how the sense of waiting and coming associated with this season is predicated upon the faithfulness of God. We read Isaiah and Matthew, each within their own historical contexts, to sense how the Biblical narrative is structured around the concept of faithfulness. As we journey through Advent, we wait faithfully for the faithful one to arrive.
Taking a look at international mission work and the way we should, or should not, think about it as well as how it needs to be done. Diana talks about her recent trip to Brazil.
Taking a look at international mission work and the way we should, or should not, think about it as well as how it needs to be done. Diana talks about her recent trip to Brazil.
One of our church leaders, who often serves from behind the scenes, talks about why serving and ministering to more than just our church family and/or friends is important if we call ourselves Christs' followers.
One of our church leaders, who often serves from behind the scenes, talks about why serving and ministering to more than just our church family and/or friends is important if we call ourselves Christs' followers.
A theology of justice and justice ministries spring from our worldview of the concept of justice. We examine the differences between the Biblical concept of justice and the justice system operative in the US today, concluding that our work in the world must focus on the Biblical concept of justice as it derives from the character of God.
A theology of justice and justice ministries spring from our worldview of the concept of justice. We examine the differences between the Biblical concept of justice and the justice system operative in the US today, concluding that our work in the world must focus on the Biblical concept of justice as it derives from the character of God.
