God Came Down

Session 6.01 for January 5, 2014

Through the Christmas season we talk about God became human and lived among us. In today’s text, we talk about how, in doing this, we are more able to understand that God not only became vulnerable by becoming human, but that God revealed to us the vulnerability that is a part of what it is to be God. 


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Scripture: John 1:10-18

 

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John 1:1-5
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Wait, Don't Rush

Session 5.52 for December 29, 2013

Today, we look at the story that immediately follows the visit of the Magi. At first, it seems like a strange story to read immediately following the delight of our Christmas celebrations. Yet, in many ways this text conveys to us what Jesus came to heal and to save. Jesus' life was not neat and pristine. Rather, Jesus lived his life in the midst of all the complicated mess around him. Jesus was born into a world that was suffering, and the message of his life is still vital to those who suffer today. 


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Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
 

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I Hate Christmas
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God With Us

Session 5.51 for December 22, 2013

With Christmas looming just a few days away, today we shift our focus back to the reason for the season – the church’s preparation for Christ during this Advent season. Today’s session marks the last week of Advent. As we focus on the hope, peace, joy, and love that comes in Christ, we are reminded that Christ is not just a sweet little baby. Jesus Christ came to Earth to transform the world and continues to do so today. As Christians, we, too, must focus on Christ’s transformative work this Advent season and beyond.

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Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-17
 

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"Every Season" by Nichole Nordeman
 

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Christmas is More
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Be Strong, Do Not Fear

Session 5.50 for December 15, 2013

What do you fear? Does your fear keep you from doing and being all that you want to do and be? The vision that we read about today is meant to be spoken into the lives of those who are debilitated by their own fear. May you each hear a word that casts out your fear and emboldens you to cast out fear in others. 

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Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10
 

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Fueled By Hope

Session 5.49 for December 8, 2013

Last week, we read about a vision from the prophet Isaiah that painted for us a nearly unbelievable image of hope and peace. This week, Isaiah continues to describe for us what a world in which the ways of God reign can look like. Through it, we are challenged to help make that vision a reality. 

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Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10


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Unlikely Animal Friends
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No More Blood

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