Justice - PDF
As we examine the alarming tendency to blame victims for situations over which they have no control, we turn first to the concept of justice and how the Biblical narrative treats this matter.
Jun 22, 2014
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Justice - Audio
As we examine the alarming tendency to blame victims for situations over which they have no control, we turn first to the concept of justice and how the Biblical narrative treats this matter.
Jun 22, 2014•30 min
Make Disciples Of All Nations - PDF
On this Trinity Sunday, we look at the Doctrine of the Trinity and see how it leads us to a vision and mission for the church, and ultimately to the Kingdom!
Jun 15, 2014
Make Disciples Of All Nations - Audio
On this Trinity Sunday, we look at the Doctrine of the Trinity and see how it leads us to a vision and mission for the church, and ultimately to the Kingdom!
Jun 15, 2014•30 min
What Does This Mean? - PDF
As we encounter the text of Acts 2, we look to the ongoing festivals of first-century Judaism to provide context and structure to what we read. We see how the signs and symbols of Pentecost as we know it resonate with those of the Jewish festivals. We see how Pentecost gives us an image for our work in the world as driven by the very breath of God.
Jun 08, 2014
What Does This Mean? - Audio
As we encounter the text of Acts 2, we look to the ongoing festivals of first-century Judaism to provide context and structure to what we read. We see how the signs and symbols of Pentecost as we know it resonate with those of the Jewish festivals. We see how Pentecost gives us an image for our work in the world as driven by the very breath of God.
Jun 08, 2014•26 min
God Has Gone Up With A Shout - PDF
On Ascension Sunday we look to the ascension of Jesus and find that it is best understood not in terms of departure or absence, nut rather in terms of glorification. We see how a renewed understanding of ascension informs our eschatology and empowers our work in the world.
Jun 01, 2014
God Has Gone Up With A Shout - Audio
On Ascension Sunday we look to the ascension of Jesus and find that it is best understood not in terms of departure or absence, nut rather in terms of glorification. We see how a renewed understanding of ascension informs our eschatology and empowers our work in the world.
Jun 01, 2014•27 min
I See How Extremely Religious You Are. - PDF
Paul, in Athens, engages in conversation with Stoic and Epicurean philosophers. We see how the worldview that Paul proposes as a creational, covenantal monotheist is incompatible with the Stoic and Epicurean worldviews and leads to different ways of living in the world. As is the case today, what we think about God shapes our actions in everyday life.
May 25, 2014
I See How Extremely Religious You Are. - Audio
Paul, in Athens, engages in conversation with Stoic and Epicurean philosophers. We see how the worldview that Paul proposes as a creational, covenantal monotheist is incompatible with the Stoic and Epicurean worldviews and leads to different ways of living in the world. As is the case today, what we think about God shapes our actions in everyday life.
May 25, 2014•29 min
Day By Day - PDF
The earliest descriptions of "church" illustrate for us how the followers of Jesus continued to build the Kingdom and proclaim the Gospel. We see how this work shaped the church today.
May 11, 2014
Day By Day - Audio
The earliest descriptions of "church" illustrate for us how the followers of Jesus continued to build the Kingdom and proclaim the Gospel. We see how this work shaped the church today.
May 11, 2014•29 min
He Took Bread, Blessed And Broke It - PDF
On the Emmaus Road, two sad men, who had lost hope, encountered a stranger who was revealed in the breaking of bread as the risen Christ. We look to this narrative as a model for encounter and discipleship in the face of sadness and lost hope.
May 04, 2014
He Took Bread, Blessed And Broke It - Audio
On the Emmaus Road, two sad men, who had lost hope, encountered a stranger who was revealed in the breaking of bread as the risen Christ. We look to this narrative as a model for encounter and discipleship in the face of sadness and lost hope.
May 04, 2014•23 min
Peace Be With You - PDF
Thomas - known for centuries as Doubting Thomas - provides us with the most definitive statement of who Jesus is: "My Lord and my God." In the midst of doubt and fear, the disciples encounter the risen Christ and following this encounter, take to Good News of the Kingdom of God out across their world.
Apr 27, 2014
Peace Be With You - Audio
Thomas - known for centuries as Doubting Thomas - provides us with the most definitive statement of who Jesus is: "My Lord and my God." In the midst of doubt and fear, the disciples encounter the risen Christ and following this encounter, take to Good News of the Kingdom of God out across their world.
Apr 27, 2014•20 min
Supposing Him To Be The Gardener - PDF
On this Easter Sunday, we locate the account of the empty tomb within its wider context in the Biblical narrative and focus on the affirmation of Jesus as Son of David, Son of Man, Son of God, Messiah, Lord and Prophet. We see that even Mary Magdalene mistook Jesus for the hired help ("supposing him to be the gardener") and we think about what it might mean for the church today if we shook off this mistaken understanding of who Jesus is and embraced instead lives devoted to proclaiming that Jesu...
Apr 20, 2014
Supposing Him To Be The Gardener - Audio
On this Easter Sunday, we locate the account of the empty tomb within its wider context in the Biblical narrative and focus on the affirmation of Jesus as Son of David, Son of Man, Son of God, Messiah, Lord and Prophet. We see that even Mary Magdalene mistook Jesus for the hired help ("supposing him to be the gardener") and we think about what it might mean for the church today if we shook off this mistaken understanding of who Jesus is and embraced instead lives devoted to proclaiming that Jesu...
Apr 20, 2014•31 min
Who Is This? - PDF
We take a look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and rather perplexing behavior in the temple. What do these things mean and what do they compel us to today?
Apr 14, 2014
Who Is This? - Audio
We take a look at Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and rather perplexing behavior in the temple. What do these things mean and what do they compel us to today?
Apr 14, 2014•19 min
Can These Bones Live? - PDF
As we journey towards Easter week, we look to the last of John's signs and wonders - the raising of Lazarus - to guide us. We see how the narrative is informed by the "I AM" statements of Jesus and his attitude towards the Temple and its festivals. The raising of Lazarus shows that "I am the resurrection and the life" is indeed a telling description of Jesus.
Apr 06, 2014
Can These Bones Live? - Audio
As we journey towards Easter week, we look to the last of John's signs and wonders - the raising of Lazarus - to guide us. We see how the narrative is informed by the "I AM" statements of Jesus and his attitude towards the Temple and its festivals. The raising of Lazarus shows that "I am the resurrection and the life" is indeed a telling description of Jesus.
Apr 06, 2014•26 min
Who Sinned? - PDF
Jesus responds to a question from his disciples about a man who was blind from birth: "Who sinned, this man or his parents?" His response helps us to understand how he viewed physical infirmity, community, the responsibilities of discipleship, and the work of God in the world. Set against stories common in the culture, we see the author of John's Gospel proclaiming loudly. "Jesus is Lord."
Mar 30, 2014
Who Sinned? - Audio
Jesus responds to a question from his disciples about a man who was blind from birth: "Who sinned, this man or his parents?" His response helps us to understand how he viewed physical infirmity, community, the responsibilities of discipleship, and the work of God in the world. Set against stories common in the culture, we see the author of John's Gospel proclaiming loudly. "Jesus is Lord."
Mar 30, 2014•23 min
Give Me This Water - PDF
We see the story of the Samaritan woman at the well through the lens of a reconciliation between Samaria and Judah, as Jesus symbolically reconstitutes Israel around himself so that Israel can fulfill its mission to be a blessing to the world. Jesus provides us with a model for reconciliation between estranged groups of people and shows a way forward when groups are alienated from each other.
Mar 23, 2014
Give Me This Water - Audio
We see the story of the Samaritan woman at the well through the lens of a reconciliation between Samaria and Judah, as Jesus symbolically reconstitutes Israel around himself so that Israel can fulfill its mission to be a blessing to the world. Jesus provides us with a model for reconciliation between estranged groups of people and shows a way forward when groups are alienated from each other.
Mar 23, 2014•30 min
Born Of Water And Spirit - PDF
We encounter Nicodemus visiting Jesus and listen to their conversation about being born. We see two different understandings of what this means in terms of participation in God's Kingdom and how Jesus calls on familiar images from Hebrew Scripture to support his understanding.
Mar 16, 2014
Born Of Water And Spirit - Audio
We encounter Nicodemus visiting Jesus and listen to their conversation about being born. We see two different understandings of what this means in terms of participation in God's Kingdom and how Jesus calls on familiar images from Hebrew Scripture to support his understanding.
Mar 16, 2014•30 min
Led by the Spirit - Tempted by the Devil - PDF
As Jesus is led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil, we see how Matthew has structured the three temptations around the Shema, with the view of Moses and the people during the Exodus in the background.
Mar 09, 2014
Led by the Spirit - Tempted by the Devil - Audio
As Jesus is led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil, we see how Matthew has structured the three temptations around the Shema, with the view of Moses and the people during the Exodus in the background.
Mar 09, 2014•23 min
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