The youth group here at Glendale Nazarene has just begun a journey through the Gospel of Matthew. It's a journey that I hope will prove fruitful. One that I pray will change and transform us. A journey that I expect will prove difficult - but one I believe we must take. A journey with Jesus our King.
And in preparation for our study in Matthew, it struck me that it might be worthwhile to share insights from the text with the larger church community; or with whoever will hear them in general. I find myself processing much as I sit in the word and hear what God is saying to us in Matthew. It feels a bit selfish in a sense. So, why not have the community participate, critique and engage the things that pop-out from the text? Why not allow others to take the journey along with us? It might have the possibility of offering deeper insight. It may give me more material to bring into my study with the students I serve. It may even move you or others to see Jesus fresh; with new eyes. Either way, it struck me as a good idea.
So, each week I've decided I will post insights from the past week's message. They will be brief and hopefully thought-provoking. Feel free to comment, dialogue or even use what is posted. What's more - please join me in prayer as the journey in Matthew begins. God be with you.
And in preparation for our study in Matthew, it struck me that it might be worthwhile to share insights from the text with the larger church community; or with whoever will hear them in general. I find myself processing much as I sit in the word and hear what God is saying to us in Matthew. It feels a bit selfish in a sense. So, why not have the community participate, critique and engage the things that pop-out from the text? Why not allow others to take the journey along with us? It might have the possibility of offering deeper insight. It may give me more material to bring into my study with the students I serve. It may even move you or others to see Jesus fresh; with new eyes. Either way, it struck me as a good idea.
So, each week I've decided I will post insights from the past week's message. They will be brief and hopefully thought-provoking. Feel free to comment, dialogue or even use what is posted. What's more - please join me in prayer as the journey in Matthew begins. God be with you.
//Ex Profundis//
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