Scripture: Romans 4:8-22
This Sunday we will examine faith in regards to our salvation. In these verses, Paul uses Abraham as an example of faith, and how that faith leads to righteousness. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
Have I had the faith of Abraham - to simply act in obedience?
Do I trust God when I have to wait for an answer?
Do I trust God with my future?
Do I demonstrate that God comes first in my life?
Lectionary Scriptures for July 2, 2006:
II Samuel 1:1, 17-27
Psalm 130
II Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43
6.23.2006
Help! - June 25, 2006
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
This Sunday we will take a break from our study of Romans and look more closely at one of the lectionary scriptures for today. These verses tell the story of Jesus and the disciples in a boat when a storm came upon them. We will look at the disciples reaction as well as that of Jesus. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
Are there any "storms" in your life right now?
What is your reaction when the "storms" come?
Is there any way to prepare for these "storms"?
Lectionary Scriptures for June 25, 2006:
I Samuel 17:32-49
Psalm 9:9-20
II Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41
This Sunday we will take a break from our study of Romans and look more closely at one of the lectionary scriptures for today. These verses tell the story of Jesus and the disciples in a boat when a storm came upon them. We will look at the disciples reaction as well as that of Jesus. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
Are there any "storms" in your life right now?
What is your reaction when the "storms" come?
Is there any way to prepare for these "storms"?
Lectionary Scriptures for June 25, 2006:
I Samuel 17:32-49
Psalm 9:9-20
II Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41
6.13.2006
June 18, 2006
Scripture: Romans 4:1-8
This week as we continue in Romans, Paul once again addresses one of our misconceptions of salvation. He asserts that it is not by works that we are saved, and uses Abraham as an example that his intended audience would know well. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
Do we believe that we have somehow earned our salvation?
Do we feel superior to others because of our "holy" lives?
Lectionary Scriptures for June 18, 2006:
I Samuel 15:34-16:13
Psalm 20
II Cor 5:6-10; 14-17
Mark 4:26-34
This week as we continue in Romans, Paul once again addresses one of our misconceptions of salvation. He asserts that it is not by works that we are saved, and uses Abraham as an example that his intended audience would know well. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
Do we believe that we have somehow earned our salvation?
Do we feel superior to others because of our "holy" lives?
Lectionary Scriptures for June 18, 2006:
I Samuel 15:34-16:13
Psalm 20
II Cor 5:6-10; 14-17
Mark 4:26-34
6.02.2006
Stuck On You - June 4, 2006
Scripture: Romans 3:27-31
This Sunday we will look at the problem of pride in regards to our salvation. Although Paul had everything to take pride in concerning his religious status, he makes it clear that pride is not part of the Christian life. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
What are sources of pride in your life?
How do you try to justify this?
Does this effect how we view others who are seeking?
Lectionary Scriptures for Trinity Sunday:
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
This Sunday we will look at the problem of pride in regards to our salvation. Although Paul had everything to take pride in concerning his religious status, he makes it clear that pride is not part of the Christian life. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter this Sunday morning.
Questions to ponder:
What are sources of pride in your life?
How do you try to justify this?
Does this effect how we view others who are seeking?
Lectionary Scriptures for Trinity Sunday:
Isaiah 6:1-8
Psalm 29
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
But Now... - June 4, 2006
Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
This Sunday we as we continue in our study of Romans. With Paul's vivid description of our hopelessness without Christ, we now encounter the Good News that is available to all people. We are presented with what our lives are like now that we have this righteousness that comes by faith in Christ. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter Sunday morning
Questions to ponder:
Have you truly believe Paul's depiction of the hopeless life without Christ?
Have you surrendered your life to God, through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ?
Do you fully understand the change that has occurred in your life?
Lectionary Scriptures for the Day of Pentecost:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:22-27
John 15:26-27
This Sunday we as we continue in our study of Romans. With Paul's vivid description of our hopelessness without Christ, we now encounter the Good News that is available to all people. We are presented with what our lives are like now that we have this righteousness that comes by faith in Christ. Please take time to read and meditate on these scriptures before coming to e:ncounter Sunday morning
Questions to ponder:
Have you truly believe Paul's depiction of the hopeless life without Christ?
Have you surrendered your life to God, through faith in His Son, Jesus Christ?
Do you fully understand the change that has occurred in your life?
Lectionary Scriptures for the Day of Pentecost:
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Romans 8:22-27
John 15:26-27
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