Scripture for Jan. 25, 2009: Matthew 8:18-22:
For discussion:
What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this scripture Jesus says his followers will have nowhere to lay their heads. And he tells a disciple who wants to wait to follow Jesus until after he's buried his father: "Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead."
How does this compare with the "Christianity of convenience" that our culture promotes? How does this compare with the "prosperity gospel" promoted by so many popular preachers? What does this scripture say about what it really means to follow Jesus?
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
weekly reading
Matthew 6:25-27:
Anxiety rules our lives in these times. Jobs are lost, homes are lost, security in the material world in which we set such great store is lost. Yet Jesus tells us clearly not to worry, that we are of ultimate value to God and God will take care of us.
What do you think? Do you truly feel that you are valuable to God? Do you trust God to meet your needs, especially in these anxious times?
"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?"
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