Uncomfortable S2 - Day 23
on November 13th, 2023
1 Corinthians 1:10, is a powerful and instructive statement made by the apostle Paul to the Christian community in Corinth. This verse reads: "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."In this verse, Paul addresses... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 22
on November 12th, 2023
Unity in the Bible is a recurring theme that emphasizes the importance of oneness, harmony, and cooperation among individuals, communities, and with God. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments, the concept of unity is woven into the very fabric of scripture, offering valuable insights into how it should guide human behavior and faith.In the Old Testament, unity is often portrayed as a source o... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - End of Week 3
on November 11th, 2023
INTRODUCTION"How do you believe diversity within the body of Christ enriches our faith and our understanding of God?"This question encourages participants to reflect on the positive aspects of diversity in the context of their Christian community. It invites them to explore how differences in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can enhance their collective spiritual journey and deepen their... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 20
on November 10th, 2023
When Jesus came to Israel, it was at a particular place and a particular time, to a particular group of people and to a particular religious expression. However, does this mean that God wasn’t working anywhere else in the world, and does it also mean that these people were more important to God that any other people groups that were in the world at the time? This is a fascinating question as we do... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 19
on November 9th, 2023
in the book of Revelation we see a temple scene that holds a great multitude of people who are praising God forever, singing the same refrain over and over. This multitude is said to come from every tongue and nation, which means from every ethnicity, every country, and even every language group. This vast gathering is the culmination of the eschatology and a scene from heaven.But what it does not... Read More
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Uncomfortable S2 - Day 18
on November 8th, 2023
In the New Testament, we see that Paul demands active unity in the church. This unity joins different ethnic groups because of their common bond in Christ. In essence, Paul proclaims that a new humanity is formed in Christ. (Rom 4; Gal. 3-4; Col. 3; Eph. 2)He insists that the primary identity of Christians is that they have a first and profound identity that comes from being IN Christ. Therefore, ... Read More
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