The Table, part 4: “So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together.” (1 Cor 11:33). Communion not only speaks of our relationship with God, but our unity with each other, and the … Continue reading “Fellowship: Look Around”
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Proclamation: Looking Out
The Table, part 3: Communion is an invitation come to a table, where all are welcome, we proclaim Jesus’ death, and look forward to the final feast with him and his people. .
Thankful: Look Up
The Table, part 2: Communion is like three things: finding a winning lottery ticket, a cathedral and a kiln.
Remembrance: Look Back
The Table, part 1: Because Jesus provides, we get to feast. Because Jesus works, we get to rest. And because Jesus dies, we get to live.
Reconnection: Return from the Hills
Our lives have been disrupted. The answers cannot be found inside of us. Instead, we have to look up, and also look around. We need to reconnect with God and each other.
Yahweh Nissi — God is my Banner
Incomparable, part 8. Looking at Exodus 17 where God’s people are attacked. They are called to remember all the past victories God has won, and realise that only He can deliver them.
God is Unchangeable
Incomparable, part 1. Change is happening all around you right now, in every detail of life. But God remains unchangeable. He is unchangeably good and perfect and loving and compassionate.
Service
The Forgotten Arts, part 11. In John 13 we see Jesus wash his disciples feet: he lays aside his majesty and decends to the lowest point in the room, where he does the unthinkable work of a slave.
Submission
The Forgotten Arts, part 10. Submission can often be seen as a dirty word, but there’s real beauty, strength and freedom to be found in its practice, which was modelled perfectly by Jesus.