Christ Church Jerusalem

Jesus will challenge us to confess who He is in a very dark and confused pagan environment, and declare that His kingdom will not be stopped, not even by Hell.

Readings: Exodus 1:8-2:10 • Isaiah 51:1-6 • Matthew 16:13-20.

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Many times in scripture God is revealed to us as full of compassion, plenteous in mercy and slow to anger. And while we are never able to earn His favor or repay His goodness, we are expected to respond aright. Too often, in receiving God’s mercy, many become proud and cheapen God’s overwhelming gift. Instead, as we see in today’s readings, our trust in and response to God’s character and providence requires patience, humility and mercy extended to others.

Readings: Genesis 45:1-15; Romans 11:1-2a, 25-36; Matthew 15:21-28.

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We are all called by God, He knows those He calls and He knows we can do it, so go do it!

Readings: Jonah 2:1-10; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33.

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The miraculous provision of food for the 5,000 (recorded in all four gospels) teaches us something critical about Jesus and what it means to be his disciple. This miracle highlights how his ministry follows and yet expands the pattern set by Moses and Elijah. Further, the manner in which Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it foreshadows his redeeming death and the gift of the Eucharist which has nourished believers down through the ages. Being overwhelmed by so many people needing food, the disciples were challenged by Jesus when he told them "You give them something to eat”. This command is still relevant for us as Jesus invites us to put away all passivity, discouragement and defeatism and actively partner with him in the work that he is doing in our world today.

Readings: Romans 9:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Matthew 14:13-21.

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We are encouraged to seek first the kingdom of God and to thirst after His righteousness. That’s not always easy and do we need to do that after we have become followers of Jesus?

Readings: 1 Kings 3:3-14; Romans 8: 26-39; Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.

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The Ancient of Days and Son of Man are on their thrones. But the kingdom of God has an enemy. Throughout our life we will meet many false prophets and many false teachers that are scattered within the Church by Satan. The mockery these people make of God, His teachings, and the church can often make us sad, anxious, and angry–even to the point of sinning ourselves. But while we must be careful not to fall victim or support them, perhaps we should remind ourselves that God Himself is patient. God is patient because He cares for all people but especially His children.

Readings: Genesis 29:15-28; 1 Kings 3:3-14; Matthew 13:32-33, 44-52.

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The parable of the sower describes the heart of the disciples who hear the Word of God and choose to respond to God's invitation. His invitation is free but does require a response!

Readings: Genesis 25:19-34; Isaiah 55; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23.

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There is a time to hear the message of the King and that time is now. But having ears to hear includes submitting ourselves to follow the message of the King. In the end, we will submit to the message of a king, a god. The question that we should ask ourselves is do we want to submit to the gods we make or to the God that made us. When we submit to the gods we make, even though it is because we are seeking our own benefit, our own lusts, and our own selfishness it will only burden us and make us like those gods we make–vain, self-righteous, self-absorbed. Submitting to the God who made us does mean that we look to serve–serve the orphan, the widow, our neighbour, and all those who God loves (which includes those who would be his enemies). But even so, this burden is well worth bearing, for it is not wearisome and following His commands is true rest for our souls.

Readings: Genesis 25:19-34; Isaiah 55; Matthew 13:1-9,18-23.

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Jesus ends his challenging discourse on discipleship (Matthew 10) by assuring us that we will be rewarded for even the smallest act of kindness (cup of cold water) to another disciple. We often miss the challenges in what we consider to be “easy" acts of obedience. Yet what appears to be relatively simple commands that come with little personal cost may be just as challenging as facing persecution or taking up our cross. Equally, we often fail to see the benefits and blessings that come by doing seemingly small and insignificant acts of hospitality and loving kindness.

Readings: Genesis 22:1-19; Galatians 6:1-10; Matthew 10:40-42.

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The essence of discipleship is attachment, and discipleship to Jesus involves transferring our primary loyalty from family, ethnic group or nation to Jesus Himself. Such changes can be difficult and costly as we see clearly in the life of Abraham. He was called to surrender his past and was prepared to give up his future (sacrifice of Isaac) and struggled in the present while waiting for God to fulfill his promises. Tempted by his fears, Abraham took short cuts that had long-lasting repercussions. Despite his many difficulties Abraham matured and his story should encourage us to address our own fears and lack of faith that hinders our allegiance to Jesus.

Readings: Genesis 21:8-21; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39.

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