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Service Hours
Worship Hours:
Adult Sunday School 9:30 am
Teen Sunday School 10:20 am
Worship 10:30 am
Office Hours:
10-12 Tuesday - Thursday
Weekly Message for September 19, 2021
September Message Message
Jesus Teaches
Mark 1: 35-39 - “Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him. When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you.” But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.” So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.”- NLT
When looking at September I was going through the common lectionary. The lectionary is the predetermined laid out order of Scripture to be used for study and preaching on an annual basis. Many scholars put forth effort to outline the Scriptures in such a way that they teach us, provide continuity, and provide us with a passage through the life of Jesus.
The Gospel according to Mark is one location in which we find the life of Jesus outlined in such a way that it simplifies things. Jesus was God incarnate, meaning that He was the flesh embodiment of God. Jesus was the Word of God placed into a human being so that we would learn about God and about his desires. In Mark chapter 1 Jesus is baptized and moved into ministry. He understands the importance of staying in touch with his Father and so He goes off to learn, be connected, and receive what he needs from God.
Jesus informs the disciples that even though everyone is looking for him, he needs to preach (or in other words teach people about his Father) and reach as many towns as he possibly can. He reveals his purpose in coming by saying, “That is why I came”.
In September we will follow the lectionary through the Gospel according to Mark and learn from Jesus. As young people are going back to school, all of us will be going to school and learning from the greatest teacher in history.
- Pastor Mike
Mark 1: 35-39 - “Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray. Later Simon and the others went out to find him. When they found him, they said, “Everyone is looking for you.” But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.” So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.”- NLT
When looking at September I was going through the common lectionary. The lectionary is the predetermined laid out order of Scripture to be used for study and preaching on an annual basis. Many scholars put forth effort to outline the Scriptures in such a way that they teach us, provide continuity, and provide us with a passage through the life of Jesus.
The Gospel according to Mark is one location in which we find the life of Jesus outlined in such a way that it simplifies things. Jesus was God incarnate, meaning that He was the flesh embodiment of God. Jesus was the Word of God placed into a human being so that we would learn about God and about his desires. In Mark chapter 1 Jesus is baptized and moved into ministry. He understands the importance of staying in touch with his Father and so He goes off to learn, be connected, and receive what he needs from God.
Jesus informs the disciples that even though everyone is looking for him, he needs to preach (or in other words teach people about his Father) and reach as many towns as he possibly can. He reveals his purpose in coming by saying, “That is why I came”.
In September we will follow the lectionary through the Gospel according to Mark and learn from Jesus. As young people are going back to school, all of us will be going to school and learning from the greatest teacher in history.
- Pastor Mike
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