New Wine - Day 2
on January 1st, 2024
Let’s talk wineskins for a little. Most of us are not so familiar with wineskins for many reasons. The biggest reason is that the bottle replaced the wineskin in approximately the 1600’s. Those bottles looked a great deal different than the glass bottles and the shape we are used to today. The reason why wineskins were used for so long is pretty robust, but they used sheep or pig bladders to accou... Read More
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New Wine - Day 1
on December 31st, 2023
“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the wine will burst the skins—and the wine is destroyed, and so are the skins. But new wine is for fresh wineskins.”Mark 2:22Our first series of the year will be about New Wine. Perhaps this is not an excellent metaphor for a church in a tradition that has a legacy of health and “tee-totalism,” if that is a phrase. While Adventists have tra... Read More
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New Wine - Introduction
on December 30th, 2023
As we begin 2024, we desire that you make these study guides into something you do every day. Spiritual growth and development take discipline and a deep desire to continue to work. These resources, both this guide and the Abide Daily Podcast, are tools that will help you along this journey. This tool is used to prepare you to hear the sermon and is to be used along with the weekly study guide for... Read More
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Adventure. - End of Week 4
on December 23rd, 2023
IntroductionThe following is a guide to help facilitate discussion. Feel free to add, subtract, or change questions to fit the conversation, and pray for the Spirit to lead in all things.OPENShare one of your favorite memories of this year’s Christmas season that you will “treasure in your heart.” And, if you make them, share one new year’s resolution or one thing you’re looking forward to about t... Read More
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Adventure - Day 27
on December 22nd, 2023
“Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.” Luke 2:33-35 NLTJe... Read More
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Adventure - Day 26
on December 21st, 2023
“All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.”Luke 2:18-19 NLTI’ve always loved this picture of Mary. In my mind, I see her either holding Jesus, staring at him and getting lost in his eyes, or looking at him from a distance as others interact with him. There’s something sweet and intimate about her intentional hold... Read More
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