Too many of us far too often tend to retreat and live quietly for Christ in this day and age. Jesus came to tell us how to live, what to do, and why to do it. He’s not called us to be mere spectators but to be participators. Being a light on the field, and in the trenches…and with courage & joy because the battle has already been won. It’s time to get off the sidelines and get in the game! LET’S GO!!!
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This week we finish up our look at the man of lawlessnessness. I want us to look at how the love and mercy of God are wrapped around God’s justice. It is a concept the world has difficulty grasping, and if we are honest, within the church, we sometimes do as well.
It is always good to remember the grace given to us in Jesus Christ and our call to live out the gospel, shining brighter, as the days grow darker.
This week, before we finish looking at the “man of Lawlessness” in 2 Thessalonians, we will look at how Jesus handled some complex confrontations with people. Too often we think Jesus showed up just to teach us how to behave.
Yet, Jesus didn’t come into this world to just answer questions and leave us with pointers on how to live better lives. He came to show us how to live a life pleasing to God and beneficial to others.
This Sunday we will look at this mysterious figure Paul calls the “Man of Lawlessness”. Who is he? Who could he be? Did the disciples and the generation after them think he had come already? For believers of every generation, we find comfort in knowing Jesus is King and He has already won, regardless of who this man may be.
This week, we begin a journey with Paul and the Thessalonian church. Our topics are the Judgment of God, the end of all things, and what that looks like, or what they perceive it to look like.
These messages will be somber and yet, joy-filled, as we look at the reality of God’s coming kingdom and the assurances all believers have. I look forward to growing, understanding and learning together as we look at very relevant topics for us, even today.
This week we return to Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonian church. We are going to find a group of people who are known for their love of Jesus and each other. That being so clear that people were coming to Jesus as a result.
Yet, along with that came a deeper persecution and some teachings which unsettled them. So, for the next few weeks we are going to look at what those things were, how Paul encouraged this church and reminded them to never forget the important things being taught to them.
As we head into the Fall, and run headfirst into the start of the school year, getting back into routine, and whatever else might be starting fresh for all of us, how do we find those moments of stop – those moments of rest that we definitely need? The book of Psalms gives us many examples of this, and on Sunday morning, we will discuss what it means to find Selah – opportunities to pause in the Lord’s presence – in our busy and full lives.
In life, there are two paths we can walk. Depending on the path we choose, we will either benefit or see problems arise. When we meet this Sunday, we will discuss what it means to walk with the wise, why we should choose that path, and how it helps us and others!
It is always good to be reminded of why we do the things we do. Some of us are “well seasoned” in our Christian walk and can be encouraged by these reminders. Others who are young in their faith walk can be encouraged as well as get clarification as to why we baptize people, how we do it and what the big deal is about it.
This week we come to the end of our short journey in Psalm 119, and naturally, we will look at the ending. I want us to walk with this Psalmist and learn why, after all he has written, he ends with him asking God to seek him out because he is just another lost sheep.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we gather as a community to worship together.