If you’ve never sat down to read the Bible, you might not be sure where and how to begin! After all, it’s a mighty big Book… and its contents are supremely important! By using E100, we’ve taken care of where to begin. The passages are chosen for you, helping you to navigate your way through…
The following article, Seven Habits of Effective Bible Readers, is adapted from the E100 website, found here: http://e100.publishpath.com/websites/e100/downloads/7habits.pdf I’m sure you’d agree with me that establishing and maintaining a regular time of Bible reading and prayer can be a real challenge. We’ve already talked about some of the obstacles. We may well be hungry to…
I’m so glad that you’ll be joining us for the E100 Challenge. During the next five months, we’ll be reading 100 essential Bible passages together as a church and extended family. (That’s not to say that the other passages aren’t important, but that these passages will help provide an essential big-picture view of scripture). If…
“A Peculiar Companion”Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14On Pentecost, we are reminded that Christ came not only so we could have eternal life, but that we could have abundant life in the here and now. Pastor Jon takes a look at Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones, and reminds us that God desires to breathe His…
“A Peculiar Condition”Text: John 17:6-19In the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus, recorded in John 17, we discover that Jesus not only prays for the disciples, but he prays for us as well! In this prayer, we also learn of our peculiar condition–to be in the world but not of it. As subjects in the Kingdom…
“A Peculiar Commission”Text: Acts 1:1-11The last words of Jesus to the disciples were a commission to be witnesses to the whole world. That commission has been handed down from disciple to disciple to disciple, until it has reached you. What sort of a witness are you? Who is depending on you to be the next…
“A Peculiar Commandment”Text: John 15:9-17Pastor Jon continues to unpack what it means to be “A Peculiar People” by looking at some of Jesus’ teachings. This week we explore the “New Commandment” that Jesus gives the disciples on the night he was betrayed. As we discover what it means to “love as Jesus loved,” we learn…
Lent (#5): “Confession is Good for the Soul”Text: Psalm 51Confession is good for the soul. Confession allows us to remove our masks… and to be open and honest before God and before each other. Confession reminds us of the “Good News of Repentance,” that there is hope for a better way.
“A Peculiar Connection”Text: John 15:1-8Jesus teaches that if we are connected to the vine, we will bear fruit. Pastor Jon explores this peculiar connection, highlighting some of the lessons we can learn from the grapevine, and what it means to talk about “Abiding in Christ.”
“A Peculiar Commitment”Text: John 10:1-18As we understand what it means to follow the Good Shepherd, we are challenged by the knowledge that He has a peculiar commitment to the sheep… and calls us to have a peculiar commitment to Him and to each other.