Elemental: S2 - Day 26
on August 24th, 2023
Galatians 6:2 “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” I’m fascinated by Jesus’ healing of the paralytic man in Mark 2:1-8. He obviously can’t get to Jesus by himself. Four friends carry him. My mind builds the picture of a group of five that drew close as children. Did they give each other nicknames? Did they call him “Quick” because of his wit? Then, in our story, w... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 25
on August 23rd, 2023
Proverbs 27:17 “Just as iron sharpens iron, friends sharpen the minds of one another.” We’ve identified significant rebuilding blocks as we sifted through our thinking of the past. First, there’s Jesus. Every block we handle, every idea considered, if it has anything to do with God, it has Jesus in it. In the New Testament, sure. In the Old Testament? Surprisingly, yes. In nature, our frien... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 24
on August 22nd, 2023
Luke 22:20 “…after the supper he took the cup, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.’” So, what is in this “cup of God’s wrath,” and who made it? We have all the clues to figure it out.We know Jesus died from our sins on the cross of Calvary. (1 Corinthians 15:3) In fact, 1 Peter 2:24 says, “He himself bore our sins in His body on the tree…” So when... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 23
on August 21st, 2023
Hosea 11:8 “How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I let you go, O Israel?” There are two cups highlighted in the New Testament. The second one is called “the cup of God’s wrath.” You’ll remember we read about it in Revelation 14 yesterday. Appalling. Are we seriously tasked with telling people about this? Are we supposed to wander around warning the public that God is getting really an... Read More
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Elemental: S2 - Day 22
on August 20th, 2023
Matthew 24:14
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
There are many things I treasure about having grown up in the Seventh-day Adventist faith community. There are a few I don’t. I’ve always found it irritating that groups like ours begin to feel closed over time. No one intends it. But slowly, fluidly, we develop a culture that feels less than welcoming. Read More
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Elemental: S2 - End of Week 3
on August 19th, 2023
The following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add or subtract or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things. Read More
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