Jan 24 2013
Fulfilling the Law
Matthew 5: 17-48
The hill was green and gave a great view of the sea below. But the Galilean crowd was focused on the man before them. They had questions and Jesus seemed to know what they were thinking. “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them.” A few people gave each other a knowing look. This is exactly what they were discussing on the way up. Peter was feeling edgy, ‘Fulfil the Law and Prophets?’ Phew! Those were strong words. How would the crowd take it? What did Jesus mean? More
Jan 31 2013
Sabbath Rest Today
Image:”Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing”
Hebrews 3:7-4:11
“You often ask about our church Josh, why not come with this Sunday?” George inquired. “Yes, join us Josh!” said Eric. Josh smiled, “I can’t guys; I do the Sunday shift.” “Oh, that’s right,” mumbled George. Eric seemed lost in thought for a moment then looked up, “I tell you what Josh, I’ll do your shift this Sunday, and you go with George, how’s that?” George looked at Eric with shock, “Eric! You know what we believe. We don’t work on Sundays. It’s our Sabbath!” Eric’s stared back, “George! Which is right on the Sabbath: to help or to hinder, to give or withhold?” (Mark 3: 4) George remained silent. But Josh looked pleased, “Thanks Eric, I accept your offer… so Sundays your Sabbath is it? That’s odd. We Jews have ours on Saturdays; I wonder why it’s different?” George and Eric looked at each other blankly. “I haven’t a clue,” said George. More