XXI The Body of Christ - Day 4

Ephesians 2:11-22 (one body) ESV;

Colossians 1:15-29 (Christ the head)ESV;

James_H_Cone.

XXI The Body of Christ - Day 3

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 (one body, many members)
ESV;
Ephesians 1:3-23 (chosen by God)
ESV;

XXI The Body of Christ - Day 2

Beehive.Mini
Originally uploaded by OboFili.

Matthew 13:24-30 (weeds and wheat together)ESV;

Matthew 18:15-22 (discipline among followers)ESV;

XXI The Body of Christ - Day 1

Psalm 122 (the house of the Lord)
ESV;
Isaiah 52:1-12 (home to Zion)
ESV;

Cyprian

XX Belonging: God's Called-Out People - Day 7

Wheat field
Originally uploaded by Murphy's Lore.

"From our ancestors, and from preceding generations, Lord, we have knowledge of you. They provided the background information about your mercy and goodness. Then, as we grew, we used our own energy adn effort to learn to know you better. Now we look to future generations who will use our collective religious experience to keep the chain unbroken. we want your goodness and merciful deeds to be heard and known forever and ever. Help us to be faithful storytellers, griots, narrators, and teachers, Lord. Amen." --Moravian Daily Texts, 1995

XX Belonging: God's Called-Out People - Day 6

In today's culture, what distinguishes the church that takes seriously its role as a set-apart people?

from your observation, do most church members you know think of themselves as being called to a special purpose? Do you? If so, why? If not, why not?

XX The Church: God's Called-Out People - Day 5

Miller's Farm and wheat field
Originally uploaded by brenrub.

Revelation 21:1-14 NLT;(the church Christ's bride)

Christos_Yannaras

XX The Church: God's Called-Out People - Day 4

Matthew 16:13-20 NLT;(church built on the rock)
Wheat head above field
Originally uploaded by Martin LaBar.

Acts 15:1-31 NLT;(Gentiles admitted to the church)

Henri_de_Lubac

XX The Church: God's Called-Out People - Day 3

Psalm 106 NLT;(praise and confession)

Isaiah 5:1-7, 24-30 NLT;(judgment on the vineyard)

XX The Church: God's Called-Out People - Day 2

Psalm 84 NLT;(joy of worship in the Temple)

Psalm 105 NLT;(Israel recalls God's actions)

XX The Church: God's Called-Out People - Day 1

Numbers 2:1-17 (assembled in God's presence)NLT

Deuteronomy 32:1-47 (Moses' song a witness)NLT

XVII Holy Spirit: God With Us day 7

XVII Holy Spirit: God With Us day 6

XVII Holy Spirit: God With Us day 5

Matthew 1:18-25 (conceived from the Holy Spirit)

John 14:15-31 (promise of Holy Spirit)

Revelation 22:7-17 (invitation of the Spirit)

XVII Holy Spirit: God With Us day 4

Isaiah 61:1-6 (anointed for mission)
ESV;
Ezekiel 11:1-13 (directed to prophesy)

ESV;

XVII Holy Spirit: God With Us day 3

1 Samual 16 (Spirit on David)
TM;
Psalm 139:1-12 (God's Spirit Everywhere)

TM;

XVII Holy Spirit: God With Us day 2

Judges 14 (spirit of Lord on Samson)
NIV;
1 Samuel 10:1-13 (Saul possessed by the Spirit)

NIV;

XVII Holy Spirit: God With Us day 1

Genesis 1:1-2 (the Spirit at Creation)
NLT;
Genesis 6:1-8 (God's intention for creation threatened)
NLT;
Numbers 11:16-30

NLT;

XVI Faith: The Reach Toward God - Day 6

What books, sermons, or habits have nourished your faith?

XVI Faith: The Reach Toward God - Day 5

Romans 4 (Abraham justified by faith)
TM

Galatians 3 (righteousness by faith)
TM

XVI Faith: The Reach Toward God - Day 4

Psalm 34 (testimony of faith)
TM;
Daniel 3:1-18 (loyalty to God)
TM;

XVI Faith: The Reach Toward God - Day 3

Exodus 2:1-3:12 (Moses called for God's purposes)
TM
Hebrews 11:23-28 (guided by faith)
TM

XVI Faith: The Reach Toward God - Day 2

Genesis 12:1-9 (Abram responds to God's call)
TM
Hebrews 11:8-16 (faith to obey)
TM

XVI Faith: The Reach Toward God - Day 1

Genesis 4:1-8 (Cain's and Abel's offerings)
TM
Hebrews 11:1-4 (acting on faith)
TM

XII Jesus Christ: Fully Human Fully Divine - Day 5

Colossians 1:15-23 (supremacy of Christ)
TM;
Colossians 2:9-15 (divine nature in Christ)
TM;
Hebrews 1:1-2:4 (Christ superior to angels)
TM;

Dorothy_L_Sayers
Saint_John_of_Damascus
Monika K Hellwig - Obituary
Monika Hellwig Spirituality and the Single Parent

XII Jesus Christ: Fully Human Fully Divine - Day 4

John 1 (Word became flesh, testimony of John the Baptist and disciples)
TM;

Cyril_I_of_Alexandria

XII Jesus Christ: Fully Human Fully Divine - Day 3

Matthew 1 (birth of Jesus the Messiah)
TM;
Matthew 16:13-17:13 ("You are the Messiah," the Transfiguration)
TM;

Definition_of_Chalcedon
St._Leo_the_Great

XII Jesus Christ: Fully Human Fully Divine - Day 2

Psalm 22 (plea for God's help)
TM;
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (suffering servant)
TM;
Isaiah 61 (encouragement to the exiled)
TM;

XII Jesus Christ: Fully Human Fully Divine - Day 1

Isaiah 9:1-7 (the coming king)
TM;
Micah 5:2-5 (ruler from Bethlehem)
TM;

Tertullian

From our discussion on Sin & Grace

XI Salvation: God So Loved the World - Day 7

"Savior! I've no one else to tell--
And so I trouble thee.
I am the one forgot thee so--
Dost thou remember me?
Nor, for myself, I came so far--
That were the little load--
I brought thee the imperial Heart
I had not strength to hold--
The Heart I carried in my own--
'Till mine too heave grew--
Yet--strangest--heavier since it went--
Is it too large for you?"
Emily_Dickinson

XI Salvation: God So Loved the World - Day 6

What image would you develop to describe the nature of our human need for salvation?

Judging from your own experience, which of the several terms for salvation (regeneration, conversion, adoption, justification redemption, commitment) is most descriptive for you?

Seeking More Understanding
Peruse the use of the word salvation in the Psalms.
Psalm


Because we the church believe humans need salvation, and God has responded graciously to our need, therefore I accept God's salvation and recommend it to all.

XI Salvation: God So Loved the World - Day 5

RSV
Romans 5:6-21 (reconciled through Christ)
TM;
Hebrews 2 (Christ the pioneer of salvation)
TM;

Gustavo_Gutierrez

XI Salvation: God So Loved the World - Day 4

RSV
Luke 15:1-10 (joy over repenting sinner)
TM;
Acts 10 (God's impartiality)
TM;

XI Salvation: God So Loved the World - Day 3

RSV
Isaiah 12
TM;
Isaiah 55
TM;

Rudolf_Bultmann

XI Salvation: God So Loved the World - Day 2

RSV
Psalm 33 (the Lord our help and shield)
TM;
Psalm 68 (God's power and victory)
TM;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Herbert

XI Salvation: God So Loved the World - Day 1

RSV
Numbers 21:1-9 (bronze serpent)
TM;
John 3:1-15 (born of water and Spirit)
TM;

Hildegard_of_Bingen