It’s important to remember that the writers of the gospels assembled the life and teaching of Jesus in various ways. Some were more chronological than others, but all of them viewed the value of chronology different than we tend to. The emphasis was, as the pithy hallmark saying states, less on moments in time and more on timeless moments. As I have said many times, it was like looking back on the life of someone very dear to you and thinking less about the actual dates and times and more about the incredible times you shared together and what stuck out to you about their life.
Jesus' Why
January 17, 2021 • Matt Atkins
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Reconciliation through corporate repentance
July 12, 2020 • Matt Atkins
My ultimate hope is that we would allow God to shape our hearts in such a way that we take an honest look at what we are treasuring related to the inequalities in our country and get intentional about doing something about them. I also believe that Jesus’ prayer in John 17, actually reflects the heart of God for all of mankind. I believe that unity amidst diversity is a reflection of who God is, which is why Jesus wants humans to experience it and therefore prays for it. John 17:20-21 20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me.”
Liberty Justice for ALL?
July 19, 2020 • Matt Atkins
Those of us who grew up in church, grew up hearing what the Bible says through the words of a parent, Sunday school teacher. Small group leader, pastor or whatever. Whether they or we, wanted it or not, we got a “slant” on the Bible and depending on our denominational or group emphasis, that slant could have either been helpful or hurtful in our own faith journey.
Am I my brothers keeper?
July 26, 2020 • Matt Atkins
When you look at the beautiful poetic opening of the Bible, you see a picture of the world that God intended. A garden where God walks with all of creation in the cool of the day, animals come to be named, vegetation, fish, birds and animals produce the food that is necessary, humans are living in harmony with each other free from shame or violence or competition.