There are four biographies of Jesus in the New Testament.
I think it is critically important for people who call themselves Christian to
read these biographies.
During the month of July, and into August and
September, we will be getting to know Jesus a bit more intentionally as we read
through and hear the Gospel of Matthew.
I anchor my preaching about the Gospel of Matthew and
the teachings, miracles, and ministry of Jesus in the principle of making real
and true the prayer “thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven”.
I believe a major point, if not the ultimate, of the
Gospel of Matthew, from the perspective of Jesus’ ministry, is making Kingdom
stuff happen in the here and now. I claim Matthew 28: 19 and 20 in support.
Again, the focal point to which I reach in my
preaching is “thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven”.
The accidental founder of the Methodist movement, John
Wesley, is known for “practical theology” or “doing good works”.
Works won’t save us. That is the gift of Christ. But
if we are saved, we ought to feel compelled to good works… “thy will be done”.
Of course, my writing here is an invitation for the
reader to attend.
Maybe you wake up on a Sunday morning and wonder “What
shall I do with my morning?” Come on over. There is no obligation to transition
from visitor to member.
Maybe you are a student at a college and will be
taking a class on religion. Make your visit here. Take notes for your paper.
Perhaps you are looking for a safe place to re-engage
church after a set-back at some other church, maybe just sheer curiosity, pay
us a visit.
Bring your coffee.
Bible verses and sermon titles for August
|
Date |
Scripture |
Title |
|
August 6 |
Matthew 14: 13-21 |
The Kingdom of
Heaven Intervenes in Worldly Economics |
|
August 13 |
Matthew 14: 22-33 |
Truly You Are the
Son of God |
|
August 20 |
Matthew 15: 21-28 |
Really, a Message
for the Disciples |
|
August 27 |
Matthew 16: 13-20 |
The Keys of the
Kingdom of Heaven |
