Andy Talks

In our study tonight, we look at the first practice that can deeply impact and shape our faith - prayer.

In our last addition to our shelf, we add Revelation.  This book is like nothing else in scripture. There are parts of other books that are like it, a type of literature called apocalyptical, but this is only books that a vast majority of this form.  Revelation is written in a code, hard to understand, but it is also a book that is important to us shows us great hope! 

In today's addition to the bookshelf, we look at what is sometimes called the "Catholic Letters."  Remember, catholic in this sense is not talking about a denomination, but it referring to the church at large, all Christians.  These letters are in many ways a lot like sermons, messages sent out to the larger church.  

Today we continue putting books on our shelf.  We look today at Paul's letters.  Paul is one of the most important persons in all of human history.  He gives us these gifts of his letters.  Paul's letters have much to teach us.  They are specific letters to specific persons or church and give us so much wisdom for this moment.  

In our Sunday sermon, Andy preaches from Judges 2: 11-23 and Hebrews 11: 32-40.  In this message we talk about how some are faithful are well known, but most aren't.  What matters above all is this, are we faithful!  If we are faithful, God takes care of the rest. 

We continue looking at scripture as a bookshelf, and this week we will be moving into the New Testament.  Today, we begin filling out our bookshelf by looking at the Gospels and Acts. These books tell us the history of Jesus and the church, but so much more.  

Today we wrap up our look at the Old Testament and the shelves that the different books "fit on."  Today, we look at the prophets.  What does it mean to be a prophet?  The answer to that may surprise you.

In our Wednesday Night Bible Study, Andy shares with us one of the essentials to a United Methodist and Wesleyan understanding of Christian life - what is often called the Scripture Way of Salvation.  In this study we look closer at prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying grace.  

In our Thursday morning reflections, we continue looking at the shelves of scripture. Today, we look at the Wisdom literature and how they fit into the rest of the Bible. These books ask the big, important questions, and give us wisdom for the living our lives.

Today we continue our look at the shelves of scripture.  Today we are the histories.  These books tell us about the history of the covenant and of the Jewish people.  Many of the stories that we know so well are found here.