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September 14: “Suffering & Rejoicing Together” (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)

At the retreat, we looked at four practices of the early church that strengthen our connection with God and with other members. Today, we will focus on one of them in particular: fellowship with other members. 1 Corinthians 12 provides not only the theological basis for our fellowship, but also practical ways to have fellowship […]

September 7: “Forgive Us Our Debts” (Matthew 6:9-15)

“Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.” Does this mean that receiving God’s forgiveness is contingent upon our forgiveness of others? Paul says in Ephesians 4:32 “forgive one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you.” We are made capable of forgiving others through God’s having first forgiven us. Jesus’ […]

August 31: “Give Us Today Our Daily Bread” (Matthew 6:9-11, 33)

The first part of the Lord’s Prayer deals with God’s agenda, and the second part deals with our needs. The fourth petition calls us to depend on God’s daily provision. If we are truly seeking God’s name, kingdom and will, it will redefine our needs and determine how we use our resources. We will hold […]

August 24: “Your Will Be Done” (Matthew 6:9-13)

God’s will is good, pleasing and perfect. Do we believe this? It’s hard for us to believe it when things do not go well for us. The third petition is identical to Jesus’ Gethsemane prayer. God’s will was accomplished because Jesus trusted in God’s goodness and bore the cross. In our own hardships, can we […]

August 17: “Your Kingdom Come!” (Matthew 6:9-10)

As followers of Jesus, we are to pray for the coming of God’s kingdom on earth. The word “your” reminds us that what we pray for is not MY kingdom. It is about seeing everything as God’s, not mine. “Kingdom” is not a place but more of God’s activity, God’s rule. God’s rule is realized […]