Scripture: Romans 2:1-11
This Sunday we will be looking at the second chapter of Romans in which Paul is speaking to Christians who pass judgement on others. We will examine our lives to determine where we fit in this story, and how God would have us live and interact with one another.
Questions to ponder:
Do we judge others - or do we love others and prayerfully support them?
Does God's grace and forgiveness give us a "green light" to sin?
Do we take advantage of God's grace and mercy by living our own way?
Is God's grace leading us towards right actions?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 3rd Sunday of Easter:
Acts 3:12-19
Psalm 4
I John 3:1-7
Luke 24:36b-48
4.19.2006
Our Own Consequences - April 23, 2006
Scripture: Romans 1:24-32
This Sunday we will be back in Romans after spending two Sundays focusing on the events of Holy Week which lead us to Easter. In this week's verses from Romans, Paul continues with his discourse on the consequences of sin. He asserts that God allows us to make our own decisions and allows us to choose ourselves over Him - and with God out of the picture, the sinful choices keep growing. These verses also deal with the delicate issue of sexuality, a topic that is at the forefront of religious discussion in our day. Please take time to read and meditate on these verses before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday.
Questions to ponder:
How is our society like the Romans that Paul was writing to?
What should our response be to the increase of sexuality in our culture?
What is the Biblical view on homosexuality?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 2nd Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
I John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
This Sunday we will be back in Romans after spending two Sundays focusing on the events of Holy Week which lead us to Easter. In this week's verses from Romans, Paul continues with his discourse on the consequences of sin. He asserts that God allows us to make our own decisions and allows us to choose ourselves over Him - and with God out of the picture, the sinful choices keep growing. These verses also deal with the delicate issue of sexuality, a topic that is at the forefront of religious discussion in our day. Please take time to read and meditate on these verses before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday.
Questions to ponder:
How is our society like the Romans that Paul was writing to?
What should our response be to the increase of sexuality in our culture?
What is the Biblical view on homosexuality?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 2nd Sunday of Easter
Acts 4:32-35
Psalm 133
I John 1:1-2:2
John 20:19-31
4.11.2006
Easter Sunday - Jumping for Joy - April 16, 2006
Easter Sunday
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
This Sunday is a day of celebration as we gather together and remember that Christ is risen from the dead! Christ has called us to live a life of joy because He has conquered death and the grave and has given us eternal life...which begins here on earth. Come join us with a heart prepared to rejoice in Christ our risen Savior.
Questions to ponder:
How does the good news of the resurrection change our lives?
Do we live the life Christ died for us to live?
Do we rejoice in the Lord?
Lectionary Scriptures for Easter Sunday
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
This Sunday is a day of celebration as we gather together and remember that Christ is risen from the dead! Christ has called us to live a life of joy because He has conquered death and the grave and has given us eternal life...which begins here on earth. Come join us with a heart prepared to rejoice in Christ our risen Savior.
Questions to ponder:
How does the good news of the resurrection change our lives?
Do we live the life Christ died for us to live?
Do we rejoice in the Lord?
Lectionary Scriptures for Easter Sunday
Isaiah 25:6-9
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Acts 10:34-43
John 20:1-18
4.04.2006
The last 7 sayings of Christ
Palm Sunday
We will deviate from our study of Romans for Palm Sunday (April 9th) and Easter Sunday (April 16th). Please take time this week to read the story Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday. These accounts can be found in the following scriptures:
Matthew 21:1-11
Mark 11:1-11
Luke 19:28-44
John 12:12-19
This Sunday we will explore the last 7 things Christ said while hanging on the cross.
1. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" - which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" - Matthew 27:46
2. Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." - Luke 23:34
3. Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." - Luke 23:43
4. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." - John 19:26-27
5. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." - Luke 23:46
6. Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." - John 19:28
7. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." - John 19:30
Questions to ponder:
What do these final sayings of Christ reveal to us about His nature?
How can these attributes be an example for us?
What can we learn about the plan of salvation from these sayings?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 6th Sunday of Lent
John 12:12-16
Psalm 118:1-2,19-29
We will deviate from our study of Romans for Palm Sunday (April 9th) and Easter Sunday (April 16th). Please take time this week to read the story Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem before you come to e:ncounter this Sunday. These accounts can be found in the following scriptures:
Matthew 21:1-11
Mark 11:1-11
Luke 19:28-44
John 12:12-19
This Sunday we will explore the last 7 things Christ said while hanging on the cross.
1. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" - which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" - Matthew 27:46
2. Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." - Luke 23:34
3. Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." - Luke 23:43
4. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." - John 19:26-27
5. Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." - Luke 23:46
6. Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." - John 19:28
7. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." - John 19:30
Questions to ponder:
What do these final sayings of Christ reveal to us about His nature?
How can these attributes be an example for us?
What can we learn about the plan of salvation from these sayings?
Lectionary Scriptures for the 6th Sunday of Lent
John 12:12-16
Psalm 118:1-2,19-29
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