Category Archives: Folders
December 1: “Embody” (John 13:34-35)
The church is not only called to transform the world but also to be a transformed world. We are not only called to make the world a better place, but also to make the church a better place. The church is meant to embody Christ’s self-giving love. God’s kingdom advances as more and more Christ-embodying […]
Continue readingNovember 24: ““Generous” (2 Corinthians 8:1-9)
When Paul urges the Corinthian Church to give, he appeals to one single motive: the grace of Christ. The more we appreciate God’s grace, the more we become generous. Generosity that flows from gratitude is a mark of a kingdom community.
Continue readingOctober 20: “Kingdom Leadership” (Matthew 23:1-12)
No one should be called a Rabbi, a teacher, or a leader because we have one Rabbi, one teacher, one leader in Jesus. Does that mean that we should not have any leaders or teachers in church? No, Jesus is urging his disciples to be a certain kind of a leader or a teacher who […]
Continue readingOctober 13: “Your King Comes to You” (Matthew 21:1-11)
When Jesus entered Jerusalem with the pilgrims, the whole city quaked. This was a carefully planned entry. Everything pointed to the kingship of Jesus. Thus far, Jesus had been concealing his identity. But now, he is forcing the whole city to confront this issue: “Who is Jesus?” Who is Jesus to you?
Continue readingOctober 6: “Hey Lady! You Forgot Your Bucket!” (John 4:1-42)
The scripture says that Jesus had to go through Samaria. What was so unusual about this? What barriers did Jesus knock down by conversing with the woman at Jacob’s well? What does her bucket symbolize and why was her visit to the local town so unusual? What do you see were the results of this […]
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