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September 12: “What about Homosexuality?” (Romans 1:24-2:1)

The Bible condemns sex between the same sexes. But according to Romans, it is not worse than envy, deceit or gossip.Those who condemn homosexuals are condemning themselves. What gay people experienced from the church was mostly hatred. The church needs to repent of her hatred and love gay people as Jesus would. If there is […]

September 5: “Jesus, the Model of Human Sexuality” (1 John 4:7-11)

What does sexual maturity look like? We have a perfect model in Jesus Christ. In him, spirituality and sexuality was completely integrated. Jesus was celibate and yet he had intimate, life giving relationships with both men and women. And sexually broken people were made whole after they spent time with Jesus. Jesus loved people, giving […]

August 29: “Sexuality & Spirituality” (Genesis 1:27, Ecclesiastes 3:11)

Human beings are both spiritual and sexual beings. Historically, the church had a negative view of human sexuality. Is there anything that’s positive about human sexuality? Sexuality is the human drive for intimate communion. It’s a longing to know and be known by another person. Since we are made in God’s image, our sexuality reflects […]

August 22: “Feasting” (Deuteronomy 14:24-29)

Keeping the Sabbath holy (or wholly) involves ceasing, resting, and embracing. Lastly, it also involves feasting and celebrating. We celebrate who God is and what Jesus has done for us. We take delight in God, in God’s people and in God’s creation. In addition, the Sabbath is feasting with food & joy in God’s presence. […]

August 15: “Embracing” (Acts 2:42-47)

Sabbath rest is more than just about ceasing and resting. It involves embracing God’s values to live them out. It involves embracing our finitude instead of efficiency, giving instead of requiring. We embrace the Christian community and wholeness (shalom). The practice of embracing will enable us to embrace the world with the love of Christ.