Epiclesis

Part two of a conversation with Dr. Teresa Gardner about the retreat she's leading for us in the fall titled "Finding Jesus in the Feasts." Teresa is the director of the Zion Center for Worship and the Arts and is coming to Sacramento with ten of her dancers on October 21-22, 2022. In this episode, Teresa talks about the second feast we'll be focusing on: Pentecost. Did you know that Pentecost also has images and echoes of a wedding? Join us!

Part one of a conversation with Dr. Teresa Gardner about the retreat she's leading for us in the fall titled "Finding Jesus in the Feasts." Teresa is the director of the Zion Center for Worship and the Arts and is coming to Sacramento with ten of her dancers on October 21-22, 2022. In this installment, Teresa gives a broad overview of the retreat then talks about the first feast we'll be focusing on: Passover. Join us!

Robert Brown examines the familiar story in Luke 10:25-37 of the lawyer who enters a debate with Jesus by asking how he can “inherit the life of the ages.” Jesus, in good rabbinic style, answers the lawyer’s question with questions aimed back at the lawyer. Luke’s telling of the story allows us to overhear the questions and responses in this exchange, and thus be confronted by the Word— who gets to the heart of the matter.

Truly hearing the Scriptures is much more than a matter of “knowing” the “right answer.” Rather, “having ears to hear,” means an open-heartedness willingness to receive the Word spoken, and in humble love, to “go and do likewise.”

We talked about leprosy in this teaching, but we also talked about the sin of pride. Ever thought about what the two might have in common? Ephrem the Syrian, a desert father, once wrote about this familiar story that Naaman was cured of two things that day at the River Jordan. On the other hand, Elisha's servant Gehazi ended up with both maladies when it was all said and done. Join us!

Brenda Zamorano was back in the studio to talk about a wonderful retreat she recently led for the Epiclesis women. Join us for a great conversation about how so many of the decisions women face right now go all the way back to the Garden of Eden. By the way, do you know why so many women's church retreats can be difficult go badly? Brenda tells us why!

Who has bewitched you? That's the question Paul asked the Galatians (...and that just after he called them "foolish"). Join Pastor Chris as he talks about the role and purpose of Jewish law, Paul's astonishment at the Galatian Christians, and the curious story of one of literature's most famous bewitchers, Svengali.

Jesus told the disciples that it was good for them that He was leaving the earth because He was going to send the Holy Spirit. Ever wondered what things would be like for us if He hadn't? Join Pastor Chris for a look at Scripture and a careful examination of the implications. We are part of the Eternal Divine Family!

Should evangelicals care about Pentecost, and should its observance be a part of our "church culture"? Pastor Chris points out some breathtaking-- and critically important-- connections between the Old Covenant and the New. Ever think of yourself as a "Living Menorah"? Pentecost defines who were are as the Body of Christ. Join us for a terrific teaching!

Dr. Carl Peters was back at Ancient-Future Faith radio to talk about the extreme importance of the the Day of Pentecost. True story: Once, when asked about why their congregation didn't observe the day, an evangelical pastor replied, "That's not really in our culture here at our church." Join Pastor Chris and Carl Peters for a conversation about the deep meaning and implications of Pentecost, and why it must be a central part of faith and our worship practice. Why should we care about Pentecost? Come along and listen!

On this Sunday, the Apostle Paul shares three ways the ascension of Jesus can transform our lives today. We also consider the three prayers he prayed for the Ephesian church and how they can lead us to a more full and complete life in Christ.