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Unity in Diversity
Among our members we need Democrats and Republicans, GEDs and PhDs, country bumpkins and city slickers, and the full spectrum of God-given melanin. We need diversity in all of its conceivable forms because we need to hear the gospel of the descended, ascended, and ruling Christ from every voice to grow toward being a Christ-like, unified community (Eph. 4:15-16).
Power and the Cross
Jesus came into conflict with the religious leaders of his day over power. They were using their faith as a means of power. It was about power to control their lives. It was about coming into positions of prominence to exercise power over others. Yet, Jesus comes, and he cannot be controlled. He comes as the sovereign Lord of the universe who is in control of all things. He comes, and he challenges the way they’ve been using religious power for their own prestige rather than for the good of others. Yet, his greatest dispay of strength was the cross, where he embraced weakness in order to rescue his people. We who follow our crucified savior are called to follow him in the way of the cross.
Three Reasons for Unity
Since the church exists to display God’s wise plan to unite all things in Christ, Paul strongly encourages the church in Ephesus to walk in peace-filled unity. In Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul offers three reasons the local church should live in a way that promotes the unity they enjoy in the Spirit.
Take Refuge in the Lord
Psalm 16 reminds us that as followers of Jesus we can take refuge in God himself. His is our protector and deliverer. Just as David found refuge in God, so too did Jesus. Now, by faith, we can too.
Walk in Unity (Part 1)
Will there ever be a world where people with different skin colors, backgrounds, and personalities live in peace? God’s word promises that there will be.
Work from Rest
Fighting back the emotions she answers, “I don’t know how to relax… it’s harder than it looks.” Chili is on the verge of the discovery we’ve been making from John 5:1-18. Real rest is gained from a person: Jesus Christ.
Jesus is Real Rest
We’ve escaped on a vacation, came home, and needed a vacation from vacation. We’ve tried to optimize our life by reorganizing the kitchen pantry or updating our bullet journal but still go to bed just as anxious and sleepless. Why is this so? John 5 explains that real rest is not in a place or a plan, but in a person.