Scripture to read: Romans 7:13-25
This Sunday Blair will be talking about looking deeper in the scripture. Often times, the Word hits us on several levels. We talk about struggling with what we want to do versus what we actually do. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
How can we look deeper in scripture?
What can we do about the delimma of not doing what we really want?
Does it matter that we continue to mess up?
How can we defeat sin and do what we want to do?
Lectionary Scriptures for October 22, 2006:
Job 42:1-6, 10-17
Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22
Hebrews 7:23-28
Mark 10:46-52
10.25.2006
10.18.2006
Reflection
Scripture to read: 1 King 3:10-15, Psalm 119:121-128
This Sunday we will be focusing on discernment and meditation. Webster's Dictionary has the meaning of the word discern as: the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure. This week will will spend some time meditating and communing with God. Let us use this Sunday to meditate with God's word and discern with prayer what God wants to say to us. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
How can God speak to us?
How can we listen best?
What part does the Word play in speaking to us?
What happens after we hear God?
Lectionary Scriptures for October 22, 2006:
Isaiah 53:4-12
Psalm 91:9-16
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45
This Sunday we will be focusing on discernment and meditation. Webster's Dictionary has the meaning of the word discern as: the quality of being able to grasp and comprehend what is obscure. This week will will spend some time meditating and communing with God. Let us use this Sunday to meditate with God's word and discern with prayer what God wants to say to us. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
How can God speak to us?
How can we listen best?
What part does the Word play in speaking to us?
What happens after we hear God?
Lectionary Scriptures for October 22, 2006:
Isaiah 53:4-12
Psalm 91:9-16
Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45
10.12.2006
The Great Decevier
Scripture: Romans 7:7-12
This Sunday we look further in chapter 7 in Romans, looking into the relationship between sin and the law. The law defines sin, which sin takes advantage of. When we know the difference between what is right and wrong, sin attacts tempting us in the areas that we know are wrong. It does not end with us being attacke, but there is a major solution presented by God; His Grace. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
How does God's grace work in our lives?
Is grace continually poured upon us for everytime we miss up?
Shall we remain ignorant to what is right and what the law calls us to?
How then shall we look at the law?
Lectionary Scriptures for October 15, 2006:
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
This Sunday we look further in chapter 7 in Romans, looking into the relationship between sin and the law. The law defines sin, which sin takes advantage of. When we know the difference between what is right and wrong, sin attacts tempting us in the areas that we know are wrong. It does not end with us being attacke, but there is a major solution presented by God; His Grace. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
How does God's grace work in our lives?
Is grace continually poured upon us for everytime we miss up?
Shall we remain ignorant to what is right and what the law calls us to?
How then shall we look at the law?
Lectionary Scriptures for October 15, 2006:
Job 23:1-9, 16-17
Psalm 22:1-15
Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31
10.05.2006
Under New Law
Scripture: Romans 7:1-6
This Sunday we look at chapter 7 in Romans. In the previous weeks during chapter 6 we looked at how sin affects our lives. Now in chapter 7 we see how the law affects our lives. We will learn how the law's role is different after Christ's resurrection. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
Lectionary Scriptures for October 8, 2006:
Genesis 2:18-24
Psalm 8
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
This Sunday we look at chapter 7 in Romans. In the previous weeks during chapter 6 we looked at how sin affects our lives. Now in chapter 7 we see how the law affects our lives. We will learn how the law's role is different after Christ's resurrection. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
- What was the result of the "law" on the nation of Israel?
- What "law" does the Christian live by?
- How valid are the 10 commandments for New Testament Christians?
- What makes the Old Testament valid for Christians today?
- How is Christianity a "freeing" experience?
Lectionary Scriptures for October 8, 2006:
Genesis 2:18-24
Psalm 8
Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16
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