Christ Church Jerusalem

Love, the sacrifice we have to give away | Rev. Aaron Eime

Our current western generation has been given everything except a reason to get up in the morning. We have a great reason, the immeasurable love of the Lord and the obligation to share that love unconditionally.

Readings : 16th Sunday after Pentecost.

Genesis 22:1-19 - 1 Timothy 6:6-19 - Luke 16:19-31

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Risky Living | Rev. David Pileggi

For centuries the Parable of the Dishonest Steward has puzzled Bible readers and commentators alike. But in light of contemporary Jewish sources we learn that this parable contains two technical terms used by the Essenes, “mammon of unrighteousness” and “sons of light.” It would seem that Jesus is critiquing the way this group attempted to protect their community from the evils of the world by separatism and hatred of outsiders. This parable is a timely reminder that although we must be careful and not become assimilated into the world, we must also be willing to take risks in relationship with those outside the church in order to be salt and light.

Readings: Jeremiah 8:18 - 9:1 - 1 Timothy 2:1-7 - Luke 16: 1-13

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Sunday 11th September 2022

The Path To Repentance And God's Faithfulness To Bring Us Back | Matthew

David was a man after God's own heart. However, he sinned by committing adultery with Bethsheba and having Uriah killed. Nonetheless, when Man fails God does not. He's faithful to leave the 99 and go after the one lost sheep.

Readings: Psalm 51:1-10, Hebrews 12: 1-8, Luke 15: 1-10

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4th September 2022 13th Sunday after Pentecost.

When considering discipleship we often fail to take into account the Jewish context of this practice. Young men would attach, or apprentice themselves to a teacher in order to be mentored in the ways of Torah. The goal was obedience leading to holiness. In the New Testament holiness comes through such apprenticeship to Jesus. But as attractive as holiness might be, we often find ourselves facing challenges from our families or culture, and many of us are just tired and it seems too hard. I would like to remind us that Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me … my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matt 11) And despite the challenges along the way we do have the Holy Spirit to help us.

Readings: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 - Psalm 1 - Luke 14:25-33

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28 August 2022 - 12th Sunday after Pentecost - For the third time in Luke, Jesus dined with the Pharisees and while there he healed a man and used the opportunity to teach. His instruction on how to behave at such events was not just good social advice for the times, but more essentially it's a challenge for his followers to live in such a way that reveals God’s generous nature with the undeserving. He also reminds us that it is not wrong to expect a reward but that compensation will come from God Himself and not those who benefit from our generosity.

Readings: Jeremiah 2:4-13 - Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 - Luke 14:1, 7-14

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21 August 2022 - 11th Sunday After Pentecost - On his way to Jerusalem, Jesus healed a crippled woman on the Sabbath which resulted in a clash with a synagogue official. At first glance, this might seem to be just another encounter between Jesus and the religious authorities. Yet when viewed in its historic context, this incident may have more to do with human nature than just a theological issue and it demonstrates the subtle danger of letting our personalities, traditions, politics or current culture obstruct God's redemptive Kingship.

Readings: Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Luke 13:10-17

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The Judgements of God | Rev. Daryl Fenton by Christ Church Jerusalem

Aaron Eime and the gang discuss Leviticus 27 and wrap up the study.

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7 August 2022 - Ninth Sunday After Pentecost - Jesus, in the Gospel of Luke, points to a kingdom and a different way of living. Rev. Yoel Ben David discusses how a future becomes part of our lives and changes our lives now.

Readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Luke 12:32-40

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Aaron Eime and the study group look at the end of chapter 26, where the LORD warns Israel of the consequences of rebellion but promises that he will always remember the covenant, for the patriarchs' sake.

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